What is the difference between Yachtmaster Coastal and offshore?

A Yachtmaster Coastal has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages. A Yachtmaster Offshore should be able to enter any well-charted harbour for the first time, with sufficient depth, by day or night.

What is Yachtmaster Coastal?

The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal is the first of three RYA professional qualifications that demonstrate competency on a sailing or motor yacht. The Yachtmaster Coastal is for crew or skippers who want to venture on longer coastal passages.

Is the Yachtmaster theory difficult?

Yachtmaster theory is by no means easy. It requires a mathematical mind, and a thorough understanding of a number of complex methodologies, which should then be applied and put in to practice.

Is RYA accepted in Spain?

RYA issued certificates are to be recognised in Spanish waters. The RYA has received confirmation that its International Certificates of Competence (ICC) and several of its course completion certificates and other Certificates of Competence remain valid for skippering Spanish flagged boats.

What is a yacht masters certificate?

The RYA Yachtmaster qualification is a maritime certificate of competence, a driving license so to speak. Once qualified as an RYA Yachtmaster, it allows the holder to take charge (skipper) a vessel up to 24 meters in length on a coastal, offshore or ocean passage.

How difficult is Yachtmaster Offshore?

To achieve the qualification you need to pass a practical on the water exam that can last for up to 12 hours. That is correct – a 12 hour exam! The exam can be tough and stressful. To be successful a Yachtmaster Offshore candidate you must be able to not only cope with plain sailing but also with demanding situations.

How long does it take to get Yachtmaster?

Sea time requirements for the Yachtmaster Offshore exam All completed within the last 10 years: 50 days at sea on yachts upto 500GT and a minimum of 2,500 miles logged before you sit the exam. At least half the sea time must be in tidal waters. During this time you would have completed five passages of over 60 miles**.

Is Yachtmaster hard to get?

The Yachtmaster course is undeniably difficult; much more difficult than I had anticipated. But that is what Yachtmaster prep courses are for.

What is the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal exam?

The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal is the first professional qualification within the RYA scheme. You are able to apply for a commercial endorsement allowing you to work as a professional skipper. To sit the Yachtmaster Coastal exam candidates should have a broad depth of experience.

What is the Yachtmaster Coastal course?

The Yachtmaster Coastal is an 8-week course, starting from novice sailor to professional skipper. All training takes place in Sydney, Australia. Impartial training and careers advice.

How do I become a superyacht yacht master?

Once you have completed your Yachtmaster Coastal exam the next step would be the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, which allows you to venture up to 150 miles offshore. The traditional pathway to a career on a Superyacht has started with the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.

What does it take to be a yacht captain?

Position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, use of almanacs and admiralty publications, electronic position finding equipment, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems, weather predictions using a barometer. Background knowledge to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day & night.