Considered by many as the pinnacle of RYA sailing qualifications, this advanced level course is recognised and respected Worldwide.

Fact - most professional Superyacht Skippers and First Mates hold the Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean qualifications. Testament to the high regard in which this Certificate of Competence is viewed within the Yachting Industry.

The Yachtmaster assessment is conducted by an independant RYA/MCA Examiner following a week of intensive sail training and preparation spent ironing out any of those naughty sailing habits you may have picked up whilst expanding on previous knowledge.

Due to the nature of the assessment, students should fully revise the Coastal/Yachtmaster theory syllabus and ensure that their knowledge of the collision regulations (IRPCS) is second to none as there will be little time to learn these throughout the week. 

All candidates must hold a current VHF radio licence and First Aid certificate, this must be presented on the big day along with the RYA Examination fee (check for current cost) and passport size photo.

We will do everything we can to prepare you for the assessment and it is not our intention to to put you forward if your skill level is not quite there yet! To do so would be counter productive as you probably just need a little extra time before you taste success. We will discuss the best way forward and come up with an action plan thats right for you.

To reach this level is not easy and there are no guaranteed passes - these qualifications must be earned, making it that much sweeter when awarded.

There are 2 Yachtmaster options, Coastal and Offshore

Yachmaster Coastal is the new name for the RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence and is considered the minimum accepted qualification for professional Skippers looking to work in the yachting industry.

This intermediate to higher level examination requires more experience than Coastal Skipper attendance course and is a natural follow on from Day Skipper and is ideally particularly suited to Charter Skippers or First Mates aboard larger vessels undertaking Coastal navigation by day or night. 

Yachtmaster Offshore is the advanced/higher level qualification required to Skipper a vessel upto 60 miles from a safe haven.

Considerable experience including several longer passages is required, along with the ability to handle the yacht under power and sail in close quarter situations in all states of tide and weather.

When things are not going according to plan, you should be able to think on your feet and overcome the situation, better still drawing on experience you will have avoided the situation in the first place!

With the exception of Celestial navigation - Yachtmaster Offshore suggests sufficient knowledge to Skipper a yacht on longer crossings, giving the freedom to explore new and exciting cruising grounds.

Whichever option you choose, the yacht will naturally be available for the exam with crew.

Interested in gaining the most respected sailing qualification in the World - enquire now for available dates and remaining spaces or Skype call / Instant Message: go-n-sail

UK cheap call 0872 426 0837 or Spain - 0034 695 326 184