RYA Yachtmaster course in Baiona

To obtain the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore title, candidates must pass a practical examination of their sailing and skippering ability. You must demonstrate that you can captain a yacht on extended offshore voyages, day or night, safely and competently, resolving any issues that arise.

At the beginning of the week you will be assessed on your strengths and weaknesses, and then the rest of the week we will work with you to improve your practical skills and update your theoretical knowledge. In particular, we are likely to focus on: passage planning, recovery from an overboard incident, handling of vessels in confined spaces, captaincy techniques, navigation with restricted visibility, pilotage and knowledge of the International Collision Regulations.

Before joining the course you must have theoretical knowledge to the level of the Yachtmaster shore theory course, plus RYA coastal skippering or equivalent practical levels of skill and experience.

During the exam at the end of the week, the examiner will ask each candidate to skipper the yacht on several short passages and complete several demonstrations of their skippering and navigation skills over the weekend, including all aspects of the theoretical course for skippering. yacht.

Previous experience required:
Time at sea 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2,500 miles logged within the previous 10 years, 5 voyages over 60 miles, including 2 overnight stays and 2 as skipper (half the time at sea to qualify must have been performed in tidal waters). VHF radio operator certificate and current first aid certificate.

Schedule: Monday at 9:00 a.m. - Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Duration: 5 days (Monday to Friday) + 2 exam days

Minimum of 3 students enrolled to take the course.

Frequency: all year round

Boat: Grand Soleil 43