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  1. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam

    RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites. 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper, which may be reduced to 3 passages including 1 overnight and 1 as skipper if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence 3. 1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be ...

  2. Gaining commercial endorsements

    In addition, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence can receive the STCW endorsement. Which certificate do I need? The MCA's codes of practice categorise British flagged commercial yachts according to the type of yacht and the waters in which they operate. It is this categorisation that determines which of ...

  3. How to revalidate

    It is your responsibility to check your instructor certificate to see when it expires and take the necessary action prior to that date. During busy periods it can take up to 28 days to process your new certificate. Even if you don't hear from us you can revalidate using the links below. Select the option for your training scheme to see how:

  4. How to renew your Yachtmaster

    All Yachtmaster Commercial Endorsement certificates must be renewed every 5 years, and for this you must be in possession or justify the following aspects: The shipments of the last 5 years, dates and data of the companies for which you have worked. At least 150 days navigated should be justified. Medical Certificate (ENG1).

  5. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor

    The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor exam is open to anyone who meets the minimum criteria, with all experience within the last 10 years. 18 years of age or older. 50 days spent at sea. 2500nm cruised, with at least 50% in tidal waters. 5 days as skipper.

  6. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail

    The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail exam is open to anyone who meets the minimum criteria, with all experience within the last 10 years. 18 years of age or older. 50 days spent at sea. 2500nm sailed, with at least 50% in tidal waters. 5 days as skipper.

  7. The minimum requirements for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore examination

    The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is the first penultimate qualification in the RYA's training programme with Yachtmaster Ocean and subsequent instructor certifications being the only RYA qualifications superior to it.. The certificate is only available after an independently assessed practical examination has been set and passed. The candidate is examined on the water by an RYA ...

  8. What is an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam?

    The Yachtmaster Offshore Exam itself will take anywhere between 8 to 12 hours for a single candidate, or between 10 to 18 hours for two. Candidates will be met onboard by examiners who will outline what will happen during the test. Tasks will be set for the candidates to demonstrate their abilities as skippers of offshore cruising yachts.

  9. What is an RYA Yachtmaster?

    The gold standard. The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. Unlike other qualifications in the cruising programme, there is no formal training course to become an RYA Yachtmaster.

  10. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

    The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore prep and exam course is the final step on a student's journey to becoming a fully qualified, professional skipper. For a student, achieving the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification means that he or she can sail commercially and work towards becoming an instructor or other sailing professional.

  11. RYA commercial endorsement

    To renew your commercial endorsement please use this link. You will need to be in the possession of: ... RYA Yachtmaster Coastal: ... ip to 20 miles from a safe haven, day or night. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore: Allows you to work in Category 1 waters, up to 150 miles from a safe haven. RYA Yachtmaster Ocean: Allows you to work in Category 0 waters ...

  12. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam

    RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites. 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper, which may be reduced to 3 passages including 1 overnight and 1 as skipper if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence 3. 1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be ...

  13. Requirements for the Yachtmaster offshore exam

    Requirements for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal exam. 30 days at sea on a vessel less than 24m in length, and a minimum of 800 miles logged before you sit the exam. At least half the sea time must be in tidal waters. Two days as skipper, on a vessel less than 24m in length. 12 night hours.

  14. RYA Certificates of Competence

    Prove your ability and experience as a skipper with an RYA Certificate of Competence. Available at Advanced Powerboat and RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean level, RYA Certificates of Competence are well known qualifications that are highly respected worldwide. Unlike other RYA qualifications, Certificates of Competence are not ...

  15. How long are RYA Certificates valid?

    Most RYA Sailing certificates are valid for life once you have met the required standard and been granted the certificate. This goes for the spectrum of certificates from RYA Competent Crew to RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean. However, there are some certificates which do require revalidation. If you intend to become commercially endorsed, you will require an RYA Sea Survival Certificate and an RYA ...

  16. The Ocean Academy

    The Ocean Academy is fully accredited to offer the RYA Power Boat Level 2 Course (PBL2). We offer this course in a two-day theory and Practical course, or a three day evening class for those crew members who are working on-board during the day. The course is offered on our modern and well equipped 23' (7m) center-console training vessel, with ...

  17. Personal experience: RYA yachting training in the UK

    There are miles on the way to an important milestone ahead - the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, for which I plan to obtain a commercial certificate. I can see from the example of my remaining friends in Russia that yachting is becoming a little bit more popular in Russia as well. I hope that my experience of sailing training will help those who ...

  18. RYA Certificates of Competence

    Prove your ability and experience as a skipper with an RYA Certificate of Competence. Available at Advanced Powerboat and RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal, Offshore and Ocean level, RYA Certificates of Competence are well known qualifications that are highly respected worldwide. Unlike other RYA qualifications, Certificates of Competence are not ...

  19. Services Directory for Superyacht Crew

    Superyacht training schools, IYT and RYA courses, crew houses, ENG1 doctors, Crew Agents and other niche services. ... Yachtmaster / Master of Yachts; MCA OOW Modules; MCA Chief Mate Modules; Department Breakdown; ... Medical Support Offshore Limited (MSOS) Fort Lauderdale . Southwest 2nd Avenue 3233.

  20. RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Exam

    The RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop. The exam consists of an oral and written test.

  21. RYA VHF Radio

    Enroll / Book a Course. Find a GMDSS Short Range Radio (VHF) Course. The GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate is a prerequisite for Officers and Masters on vessels over 24m operating in Sea Area A1 (i.e. within about 50 miles of a coast station). It is also a prerequisite for the MCA Master 200 (Code Vessel) within a limited area.

  22. The tragic tale of solo sailor Roman Titov

    Roman Titov was sailing south past Rockall, several hundred miles to the west of Scotland on the first day of January in 2022, writes Roger D Taylor.. In a storm that local fishermen confirmed as one of the worst they'd ever seen, the Russian sailor's 33ft Colin Archer-type cutter Vperyod (Onward in English) was pitchpoled, losing her mast and bowsprit, and suffering considerable damage.

  23. Commercial endorsements

    RYA Cruising and Yachtmaster Instructors must hold a commercial endorsement or an Australia endorsement prior to attending an instructor training course. They must continue to hold a valid commercial/Australia only instructor endorsement for their instructor award to remain valid. Please note that the Australia only endorsement does not allow ...