Sunsail Yachtmaster

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Course and Exam are the final steps in a student’s path to being able to work as a skipper. For a student, achieving the Yachtmaster qualification offshore means that he or she can sail commercially and begin to work towards becoming an instructor or other sailing professional.

To become commercially endorsed the following must be held:

- RYA Sea Survival
- ML5 Medical Certificate

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Course teaches the skills and techniques required to skipper safely on offshore passages by day and night including passage planning, preparation for sea, pilotage, yacht handling under sail and power, as well as in adverse weather conditions and emergencies.

The Sunsail Yachtmaster Coastal Prep and Exam course is a follow-on course from the theory and practical elements of Coastal Skipper course. Upon achieving your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate you will be recognised as an experienced and advanced sailor.

The first 5 days of this 7 day course involve preparation for the final exam, with your instructor ensuring that you have the knowledge, understanding and techniques required to pass the course. You will focus on improving your weak areas, ensuring that your sailing manner is both safe and efficient.

On day five an RYA Examiner will step aboard and ask you to complete various tasks and manoeuvres to assess your ability.

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Itinerary / Highlights

The Sunsail Yachtmaster Offshore Prep and Exam course will allow you to sail commercially and work towards becoming an instructor or other sailing profession.

Pre-course experience
- Theory certificate recommended
- 50 days at sea (5 days as a Skipper)
- 2500 miles
- 5 passages over 60miles (2 overnight and 2 as skipper)

Ability after course
Preparation and Exam – You will be able to confidently skipper offshore passages by day or night and have experience to manage adverse weather conditions.

Duration
7 days and 7 nights living aboard

Location
Port Solent

Number of students to instructor
4:1 (Ratios of 5:1 are possible on the training & prep stages)

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Nov-Mar - £749
Apr-Oct - £795
RYA Yachtmaster Exam Fee - £170

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