MCA/RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Course & Exams
An RYA 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 courses in the cruising programme, there is no formal training to complete in order to become a MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal Skipper, however most candidates choose to book tuition to prepare them for the exam.
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MCA/RYA Coastal Skipper Pre-course experience |
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 |
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MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Pre-course experience |
50 days, 2,500 miles including at least 5 passages over 60 miles acting as skipper for at least two and two overnight. 5 days experience as skipper. At least half this mileage and passages must be in tidal waters. All qualifying seatime must be within 10 years prior to the exam |
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Certificates Required |
A restricted (VHF only) Radio Operators Certificate or a GMDSS Short Range Certificate or higher. A valid first aid certificate |
5 day Preparation Course AED 5,500, followed by 2 day exam. Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Meals included.
Exam Fee payable direct to RYA £142 (CS) or £163 (YM)
The Examiners expenses such as flights, hotel accommodation, travel etc (approx AED 4,000) will be shared equally between candidates
| Starting | Ending | Spaces Avilable |
| 12/09/2010 | 18/09/2001 | 1 0 - waitlist |
| 07/11/2010 | 13/11/2010 | 3 2 |
| 06/02/2011 | 12/02/2011 | 3 0 - waitlist |
| 08/05/2011 | 14/05/2011 | 3 1 |