Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore (Sail)
1.295,00 €
Maximum 5 students
Not included:
- Examiner expenses (200€)
- RYA fees
If you wish to have a private cabin, there is an additional charge of 200€.
Description
An RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore (Sail) certificate means the skipper is competent to skipper a vessel on passages up to 150 nautical miles from shore (20 nautical miles for Coastal).
The Yachtmaster can be taken in either sail or power, with two different courses and exams.
The Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore is obtained through an exam that includes exercises, challenges, and tasks from any part of the syllabus to demonstrate the skills and safety of a skipper.
We will help you prepare, putting you in the best position for the exam.
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BOAT | 14/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 19/10/2025 & 20/10/2025 |
| ON THE BOAT | 18/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 23/11/2025 & 24/11/2025 |
| ON THE BOAT | 08/12/2025 | 14/12/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 13/12/2025 & 14/12/2025 |
| ON THE BOAT | 20/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 25/01/2026 & 26/01/2026 |
| ON THE BOAT | 10/02/2026 | 13/02/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 15/02/2026 & 16/02/2026 |
| ON THE BOAT | 10/03/2026 | 16/03/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 15/03/2026 & 16/03/2026 |
| ON THE BOAT | 07/04/2026 | 13/04/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 12/04/2026 & 13/04/2026 |
| ON THE BOAT | 12/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 Approx | 17/05/2026 & 18/05/2026 |
Conditions and requirements
Pre-requisites for the exam: A GMDSS Short Certificate (SRC) or a higher marine radio certificate. A valid first aid certificate.
Minimum age: 17
Yachtmaster Coastal exam requirements:
Minimum sea experience: 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours (if you hold the Coastal Skipper certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours).
Yachtmaster Offshore exam requirements:
Minimum sea experience : 50 days, 2,500 miles including 5 passages of 60 miles measured from the departure port to the destination port, at least two of these as skipper, including two at night. 5 days as skipper.
Duration: 7 days in total, 5 days of practice followed by a 6-hour exam per candidate (two additional days).
The price does not include the €100 for food and examiner expenses.
Syllabus
During the week, the instructor will assess your strengths and weaknesses to help you prepare for the exam. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Passage planning
- Man overboard recovery
- Close quarters handling
- Skippering techniques
- Navigation in restricted visibility
- Pilotage and knowledge
- International Rules for Preventing Collision at Sea.
The exam will include an assessment of your navigation knowledge, boat handling, general navigation, safety, knowledge of the IRPCS, meteorology, and signals.
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