Yachtmaster Coastal Sail Exam Preparation
Yachting Mallorca
The RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal Certificate of Competence is a highly regarded worldwide qualification proving the experience and competence of a skipper.
Sufficient experience and sea time form the eligibility criteria for taking the Yachtmaster™ exam. Although no formal training is required the Yachtmaster Coastal sail exam preparation week provides five days practical boat handling and revision of the theory with all aspects of the examination organized.
Pre-course requirements
- Minimum age 17
- Completed Yachtmaster Theory Course
- 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours (if you hold the Coastal Skipper course certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours)
Recommended reading
- Seaman’s Guide to the Rules of the Road by JWW Ford
- Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by Alison Noice
Bring with you on the day
- Protective clothing and equipment (sunscreen)
- Life jackets will be provided but feel free to bring your own
Course Details
- Duration: five days (there will be at least one night exercise during the course)
- Start and finish time: 09.30 to variable
Certification
- The Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate is awarded on successful completion of practical examination
Post Course:
- Commercial Endorsement of Yachtmaster license will require the following
- VHF SRC
- Medical ML5/ENG1
- PPR Pass Certificate
- Basic Sea Survival Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Recommendations to compliment the Yachtmaster qualification
- RYA 1 Day Radar Course
- RYA 1 Day Diesel Engine Maintenance Course
Course Schedule
