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Use code courses20 at the checkout, rya yachtmaster coastal prep & exam, pre-course experience:.

30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours, Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator’s Certificate or Short Range Certificate and RYA First Aid Certificate. (If you hold the Coastal Skipper Completion certificate this can be reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles)

Minimum duration:

6 days + 1 days exam

Assumed knowledge:

A GMDSS compliant Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate such as the RYA Short Range Certificate or higher. An RYA First Aid Certificate or another valid first aid certificate. RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate (ONLY IF claiming reduced sea time detailed above)

Minimum age:

17 years old

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep & Exam

£ 1,000.00

This course is suitable for those looking to gain an RYA/ MCA certification. It is the next logical step for those have completed the RYA Coastal Skipper practical course or have the equivalent amount of sailing experience. This Falmouth based course is run over 7 days. The first 5 days are spent on-board with an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor, where we run through various scenarios that are likely to come up during the examination. At the end of the 5 day course an independent RYA examiner joins the yacht for the weekend to assess the candidates on-board.

Although there is no RYA syllabus for this course, during the week we will cover man overboard drills, navigating in restricted visibility, engine failures as well as passage planning and sailing manoeuvres such as sailing on and off mooring buoys and pontoons. At this level we assume that you already have the required theory knowledge, mileage and 2 days as skipper. During the course there is ample opportunity to practice pilotage – with plenty of entries by both night and day, into the ports, harbours and anchorages around Falmouth. The aim is to ensure that  you become familiar with the local sailing area and can feel confident during the examination.

Throughout your course, you will receive regular debriefs and constructive feedback from the instructor. A fair and honest assessment of your ability early on in the course, will enable you to work on any identified weaknesses during the week.

At Yachtmaster level, there are 2 levels of certification – Yachtmaster Coastal and the higher level, Yachtmaster Offshore. Regardless of which level you are hoping to attain, candidates take the course and examination together on the same yacht. During the exam, Yachtmaster Coastal candidates with less practical experience and sea time – will not be expected to demonstrate such a high level of skill as a more experienced sailor at Offshore level.

There is an additional fee payable directly to the examiner of £224.

On successfully passing the exam, you will receive the RYA/ MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence.

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RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook

Candidates may be given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge or competence in the areas listed below

In each section the examiner will expect to see the candidate take full responsibility for the management of the yacht and crew. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate an understanding, but may not have had the opportunity to practise all aspects of the syllabus under a range of different weather conditions.   

All candidates must be familiar with:

International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea

Questions will be confined to the International Regulations and although candidates must be aware of the existence of Local Regulations they will not be expected to memorise specific local regulations:

• General rules (1-3) • Steering and sailing rules (4-19) • Lights and shapes (20-31) • Sound and light signals (32-37) • Signals for vessels fishing in close proximity (Annex II) • Distress signals (Annex IV)

Candidates will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board a yacht, based either on the recommendations in RYA booklet C8, the Special Regulations of the ORC or the Codes of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Vessels. In particular, candidates must know the responsibilities of a skipper in relation to:

• Safety harnesses • Lifejackets • Distress flares • Fire prevention and fighting • Liferafts • Knowledge of rescue procedures. Helicopter rescue.

Boat Handling

Candidates will be expected to answer questions or demonstrate ability in simple situations only:

• Coming to and weighing anchor, under power or sail in various conditions of wind and tide • All berthing and unberthing situations in various conditions of wind and tide • Recovery of man overboard • Towing, under open sea conditions and in confined areas • Boat handling in confined areas under sail • Boat handling in heavy weather • Helmsmanship and sail trim to sail to best advantage • Use of warps for securing in an alongside berth and for shifting berth or winding

General Seamanship & Maintenance

• Properties, use and care of synthetic fibre ropes • Knots • General deck-work, at sea and in harbour • Engine operations and routine checks • Improvisation of jury rigs following gear failure

Responsibilities of Skipper

• Can skipper a yacht and manage the crew • Communication with crew • Delegation of responsibility and watch-keeping organisation • Preparing yacht for sea and for adverse weather • Tactics for heavy weather and restricted visibility • Emergency and distress situations • Victualling for a cruise and feeding at sea • Customs procedures • Standards of behaviour and courtesy

• Charts, navigational publications and sources of navigational information • Chartwork, including position fixing and shaping course to allow for tidal stream and leeway • Tide and tidal stream calculations • Buoyage and visual aids to navigation • Instruments, including compasses, logs, echo sounders, radio navaids and chartwork instruments • Passage planning and navigational tactics • Pilotage techniques • Navigational records • Limits of navigational accuracy and margins of safety • Lee shore dangers • Use of electronic navigation aids for passage planning and passage navigation • Use of waypoints and electronic routing

Meteorology

• Definition of terms • Sources of weather forecasts • Weather systems and local weather effects • Interpretation of weather forecasts, barometric trends and visible phenomena • Ability to make passage planning decisions based on forecast information

• Candidates must hold the Short Range Certificate (SRC), Restricted (VHF only) Certificate of Competence in radiotelephony or a higher grade of certificate in radiotelephony.

Minimum age:   17

Teaching ratio on board 3/4:1

Pre- exam requisites:  

30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 nautical miles and 12 night hours on board a cruising yacht. All qualifying sea time must have taken place within the last 10 years.

(if you hold the Coastal Skipper practical course completion certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours).

Half of the qualifying sea time must have been logged in tidal waters.

Assumed theoretical knowledge:  

Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster shore based course completion certificate.

Other certificates required :

GMDSS SRC VHF marine radio certificate & an in date recognised First Aid certificate.

Accommodation

The  6 nights are spent on board.

You will need to bring the following items:

• RYA logbook with qualifying miles & shore based theory certificate
• Passport Photo (so that we can issue your certificate)
• RYA Yachtmaster Scheme handbooks – Don’t worry if you don’t have one – we have them in stock and available
• Mobile phone & USB phone charger
• A soft bag  50 litres should be enough
• Sleeping Bag
• Towel, Wash bag & toiletries including sunscreen & Lip salve (with UV protection)
• Foam Ear plugs (If you are a light sleeper these might help)
• Sea sickness tablets. If you suffer, it might be worth bringing them along – although most people are fine.
• Any medications plus next of kin information – please make sure you inform us of any dietary preferences or medical conditions or disabilities when booking.
• Sunglasses & prescription lenses / contacts. Spare glasses are a good idea.
• Foul Weather Gear (We can supply these if necessary)
• Sailing boots / deck shoes and a pair of shoreside shoes
• Warm clothes. Ideally layers.  There are some pleasant shoreside pubs and cafes and after a day’s sailing a cold glass of beer amongst the beautiful people is never a hardship!
• A sufficient number of liner socks for your deck shoes will make for less smelly feet on board – which everyone likes.

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Falmouth School of Sailing is an independent, fully recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training and Chartering School.

We are a long-established friendly family run group of businesses offering high quality leisure and professional services in sailing, powerboating, offshore safety and boat chartering.

Falmouth School of Sailing is located in one of the largest and most beautiful natural working harbours in the world. Situated off the Fal Estuary, you’ll find us in the heart of the historical maritime town of Falmouth.

The local waters provide one of the most versatile and picturesque locations for watersports in Europe.

Our shore based courses include: VHF radio, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory courses as well first aid (work place, RYA and STCW) and health & safety training. These are delivered at our well-equipped main training facility at Bridge House, Tregoniggie, Falmouth.

Falmouth School of Sailing (FSOS), Falmouth Training Solutions (FTS), Falmouth Powerboat School (FPS) and Falmouth Boat Charters (FBC) all run alongside each other as sister companies.

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RYA Yachtmaster Theory Shorebased Course

Official name is RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course.

NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Yachtmaster theory is an advanced sea navigation course.

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course –

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Understand charts and planning a passage with the tides and weather with safety.  This course is run over 6 consecutive days and you need to attend all 6 days.

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Why not try the online distance learning course?  Click on the link below to read more, sample the online resources and sign up.

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Our well equipped ramped access classroom in Mylor, based near Falmouth is ideal for learning with wonderful views of the estuary. Parking is easy and we have free passes for your convenience.  We also have a hearing loop and other additional aids for a variety of needs.  Please contact us to discuss.

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Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper level of experience. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

This essential 40 hour navigation course will take your theory knowledge to the next level. The RYA Yachtmaster Theory course also prepares you for the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

There are three exam papers with this course.

Prior knowledge required – either RYA Day Skipper Theory or knowledge of navigation to this level.

If anyone in your party has any kind of disability or special need then our classrooms have ramp access, projector and screens and a hearing loop facility. You can also park right outside and the toilet facilities are accessible.

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HNC/FdSc Operational Yacht Science

What you will learn

Indicative Modules Year 1: Yacht Operations Yacht Theory & Practice Navigation & Meteorology Marine Engineering Personal & Employability Skills Development Optional Modules: Reflective Practice Sail Strategy

Entry requirements

48 UCAS points from AS and A-Levels (at least 32 points must be at A2-level) or relevant level 3 qualification, ie BTEC National Diploma / BTEC Extended Diploma - PPP Grades required (specific unit grades may be requested). Access to HE Diplomas in a relevant subject - 45 credits at level 3 (specific unit grades may be requested). Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language, Science and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.

You will be assessed using a range of methods. Some are practical, although the majority of assessment consists of reports and critical analysis of the yachting environment. The yachtmaster elements of the cadetship are practical assessments.

Progression

Possible Progression (subject to availability and successful completion of the FdSc) – BSc (Hons) Navigation & Maritime Science final year at University of Plymouth Possible Careers: Enter the superyacht industry after phase 1 of study at UKSA in Cowes as a Deckhand. Through industry experience and continued phases of certification and training at UKSA progress to: Lead Deckhand Bosun Officer Captain After a life at sea/shoreside roles: Superyacht brokerage Yacht management Yacht build project management Superyacht recruitment – Superyacht insurance

Falmouth Marine School

With a modern campus in the centre of Falmouth and boat workshops on the waterfront, studying at Falmouth Marine School is joyous. Few colleges in the country can boast the exceptional experience you will have, whether it’s studying to become the next marine scientist, marine engineer, boatbuilder, or watersports industry expert. There is a special, friendly and dynamic atmosphere on campus, which is backed up by a supportive and highly knowledgeable team. It’s no surprise that our alumni always recommend Falmouth Marine School to have your #careercollege experience.

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• Location - Falmouth Marine School
• Start Date - 31 August 2024

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HNC/FdSc Professional Superyacht Engineer

• Duration - 2 years   |   Full-time
• Level - Level 5
• Available Starts - 04/11/2024

• Duration - 1 Year   |   Full-time
• Level - Level 4
• Available Starts - 31/08/2024

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• Dates 5th October 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm 1st February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm 29th March 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm 20th May 2025, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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MCA Master 200

£930  GBP

The MCA Master 200 is a progression from RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Ocean qualification and is needed to work on crew transfer vessels where it is required to have MCA STCW qualification. The qualification allows Masters to take charge of a vessel up to 200gt.

The Master 200 Certificate of Competence (CoC) can be limited or unlimited. Limited allows operation of up to 150 nm from a Safe Haven and Unlimited allows worldwide use.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age 18;
• You must have completed 6 months’ seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate;
• Hold a valid ENG1 Medical,
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (Commercial Endorsed);
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Shorebased Certificate;
• Basic Safety Training Modules – Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, PSSR, Elementary First Aid and Personal Survival Techniques;
• A GMDSS Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC);
• HELM Operational Certificate (Human Element Leadership & Management).

Additional requirements for Master 200 Unlimited:

• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence (Commercial Endorsed);
• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate;
• A GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC).

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RYA Yachtmaster Practical Course

* Your own cabin * Full Board * Top quality fresh food * State of the art wet weather gear * No hidden extra charges * Award winning Instructors

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There are two types of Yachtmaster qualification: Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore.

To obtain a Yachtmaster Coastal qualification you need the knowledge required to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but not necessarily the experience needed to undertake longer passages required for Yachtmaster Offshore.  The theory is the same for both, however this course is suited to those with fewer hours of sea time.

To obtain a Yachtmaster Offshore qualification you will need to be ‘a yachtsman or woman competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage that can be completed without the use of astronavigation’.  A Yachtmaster Offshore should be able to enter any well-charted harbour for the first time, with sufficient depth, by day or night.

With only 3 students on our 8-berth boat you will have a cabin all to yourself, ensuring a comfortable environment for all crew members aboard for the duration of the course.

As with any exam, the more practice you have beforehand, the more confident you will feel. Before your exam, be more adventurous than the usual weekend trip to your favourite anchorage.  Enter some new harbours to refine your pilotage.  Attempt the occasional night entry and be aware of the problems.  This course will ensure that you receive specific tuition and preparation for your Yachtmaster exam.

Here are some of the things you could be tested on:

• MOB under sail
• MOB under engine
• pick up buoy under engine
• pick up buoy under sail wins and tide plus wind against tide
• choose a buoy and pick it up
• anchor under sail
• sail off a buoy
• find unlit markberth forwards
• berth backwards
• tight turn using wind
• tight turn using prop wash
• lights…safe water mark… long flash 10s, iso 10s, etc.
• Follow a contour line
• Spring on and off berth
• tidal heights
• synoptic chart
• Pilotage plans and passage plan

We endeavor to supply as much of what you need as possible. We supply pillows – but not pillow cases. We supply wet weather gear – but not footwear.

So here is a guide as to what you might bring:

• A sleeping bag
• A pillowcase
• A personal torch
• Any essential medication
• Please ensure you have plenty of warm clothing bearing in mind that it is colder out on the water, and you may get wet
• A pair of non-marking deck shoes or trainers
• Non-slip/non-marking waterproof sailing boots. These can be bought in most chandlers for about £45 [optional] (available here )
• Sailing gloves [optional] (available here )
• Waterproof clothing (unless you have asked us to provide it)
• Notebook, pen and pencil
• Sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses / warm hat, gloves
• RYA Logbook (highly recommended). We can provide one for you at cost.
• Passport if doing a Coastal Skipper Course or a Channel Hop
• Travel/cancellation Insurance - essential if doing a Coastal Skipper course or a Channel Hop. Click for Haven Knox Johnson Insurance
• PASSPORT PHOTO for Day Skipper / Coastal Skipper candidates with name and date of birth on reverse

Pack your gear in a soft bag or holdall, i.e. not a hard suitcase, as stowage on board is limited.  We provide all safety equipment such as lifejackets and harnesses etc.

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What people are saying

Same as Ever- Best of the best Christian was superb - I learnt so much Thank you Angus

A big thank you from us Colin. We really appreciate your flexibility when we had to re schedule due to my illness, that was a massive relief. The yachts were clean, well maintained and nice to sail. Will was great as our instructor. We really enjoyed the course as a family.

Thanks for posting the Padstow harbour photo on the blog, it makes me feel proud the fly the banner!It was a brilliant week last week, from calm waters near Lundy to rough seas around Land’s end.

Just an important bit of feedback for you... our skipper, Adam Waugh was fantastic, and is a good ambassador for your company. From the welcoming text on Sunday morning asking of our arrival time, the personal welcome at the jetty. He made it perfectly clear that safety was his main concern, obviously an important point, but glad to be told it.

The week continued with his professionalism and experience, and the character mix on Galliver was perfect. This is always a worrying point for everyone. On leaving the boat, we all cleaned up, but Adam personally went the extra mile. It was immaculate, and smelt good too!

Good people are always hard to find, I would recommend his guy as a skipper!

Thanks again for a good week.

Best Wishes,

Dear Colin,

Please find my course feedback form attached.

Thank you very much for the course, also particular thanks to Gary who was outstanding!

Many thanks Vlad

Colin and Jon were very patient as I took some time to "get it" with chartwork. I found it very hard work and far more time consuming than I thought it would be.  The online videos were very helpful when doing homework.

Great fun. Don't know how Colin remained so calm with a student parking his boat.  A brilliant experience including the food.

A great course. Bev is a great instructor and gave me great support and encouragement even when things didn't quite go according to plan.  Now I am truly a Yachtmaster!!

Paul was a great skipper, calm and efficient....and he can cook!  This trip has given me the confidence to take my wee boat further afield.

An excellent outfit, well equipped with good boats and brilliant instructors, that is small enough to give a warm personal service but big enough to cope with the full gamut of yachting experiences.

Hi Colin Thanks for sharing this picture 🙂 Let me say once again what a pleasure was meeting you. I felt you were genuinely interested in our success and learning and treated us as friends rather than customers. Thank you All the best with sailing and life, I’m sure our path will cross again soon Stefano - Yachtmaster Offshore Candidate

Dear Colin and Jan, Thank you for forwarding the photos. I also wanted to thank you for a fantastically well organised sailing week in a beautiful location. The peace and calm is such a contrast to sailing on the south coast. The sighting of over forty seals on a sand bank was a real highlight. The instruction was clear, informed and very supportive. I particularly appreciated, as a competent crew trainee, the trust placed in me to try all the tactics expected of the yacht masters. We had a good humoured team on board, many laughs and everyone pulled their weight. Your commitment to deliver an excellent experience was underlined by the provision of very good fresh food with our instructor magically transforming into chef in between imparting sailing skills. I wish you and your family all the best and hope to see you again once I have mastered some theory and quite a few knots.

Hi Colin Just a quick email to say what a great weekend I had, Dave was great. And the food was Fantastic. Thank you

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What is an RYA Yachtmaster?

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. Instead, provided you have sufficient experience, certification and seatime, you can put yourself forward for an exam to test your skills and knowledge. There are a number of RYA navigation courses that will help you prepare for your exam. Many RYA Yachtmaster candidates also choose to book themselves into an RYA training centre for some specialised exam preparation training, but this is not compulsory.

You are capable of coastal passages

You are competent to undertake passages up to 150 miles offshore

You have the knowledge and experience to sail worldwide

• Arranging your exam

The Coastal and Offshore exams are practical tests afloat, and the Ocean is an oral exam. Find out more about qualifying passages, exam fees and how to book. 

With an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean Certificate of Competence you can start a career at sea.

You'll need to have the appropriate qualification for the vessel and area of operation.

If you want to work commercially, you'll need a commercial endorsement.

Find out more about other RYA professional qualifications.

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We are a long-established friendly family run group of businesses offering high quality leisure and professional services in sailing, powerboating, offshore safety and boat chartering. Being situated within the historical maritime town of Falmouth, one of the largest and most beautiful natural working Harbours in the world, the local waters of the Fal Estuary provide one of the most versatile, and picturesque locations for watersports in Europe.

Our shore based courses include: VHF radio, Day Skipper and Costal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory courses as well first aid (work place, RYA and STCW) and health & safety training. These are delivered at our well-equipped main training facility at Bridge House, Tregoniggie, Falmouth.

Falmouth Training Solutions FTS, Falmouth Powerboat School (FPS) and Falmouth School of Sailing (FSOS) all run alongside each other as sister companies. FSOS is a well established company with a vast and respected reputation throughout the maritime industry in Falmouth. FPS is a much-respected deliverer of powerboating courses, running training through the entire syllabus right up to commercial levels through Falmouth School of Sailing, which is a recognised training centre with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

Falmouth Training Solutions Ltd

The requirements of the commercial maritime industry are growing significantly and with that growth, there are genuine needs for quality training. Falmouth Training Solutions offers that “Quality in Training” through our experienced instructors from operational backgrounds and the well-equipped facilities that are available to us.

FTS is at the forefront of training in the Southwest and is the only provider in Cornwall who can offer all the MCA STCW elements required for the complete Basic STCW course delivered locally to Falmouth. This STCW qualification is the minimum employment requirement for any seafarer working within a commercial role and has five elements:

Falmouth Powerboat School

Falmouth Powerboat School started in 2011 to work alongside its sister company Falmouth Training Solutions and Falmouth School of Sailing. The school manages all the powerboat training and chartering for Falmouth School of Sailing (FSOS).

Falmouth Powerboat School (FPS) offers friendly and approachable powerboat training with instructors who have operational commercial experience on our own boats and also on clients’ own boats. Due to the mild winter climate of Cornwall we are able to offer courses all year round. For experienced and qualified customers we have a range of powerboats for charter.

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Falmouth School of Sailing was established in Falmouth in 1981 and its current owner and family have run it since 2005. The school started off as a seasonal training school teaching dinghy sailing but has since expanded and offers year round teaching of powerboating, keelboat sailing and a large number of the theory and specialist RYA courses. Falmouth Powerboat School was created to oversee the powerboating side of the company.

Falmouth School of Sailing is an independent, fully recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training and Chartering School.

We pride ourselves on quality tuition and high standards for all our courses. We provide top quality tuition in a fun and enjoyable fashion.

At the heart of our organisations are our experienced instructors, trainers and skippers from operational backgrounds, supported by our dedicated administrative team who are here to ensure you get the most from your visit to us.

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Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track Programmes

Rya yachtmaster offshore fast track programmes.

2nd January 2017 – 15th April 2017 and 4th September 2017 – 22nd December 2017

Ondeck’s Fast Track course is built to take sailing novices through to Yacht Master Offshore with STCW & Engineering Qualifications – ideal as a stepping-stone for a career in the sailing industry.

We are based in the Caribbean on the beautiful island of Antigua, a unique place to do our Fast Track programme, as it is a hub for super yachts looking for skilled & qualified crew.  Antigua & Barbuda is one of the principal yachting & sailing centres in the Caribbean. 

Our Ondeck Maritime Training Centre offers the complete STCW 2010 course curriculum, while the new engineering training centre offers engineering and yacht maintenance qualifications. Our programme also involves visits to other islands/countries so not only interesting but invaluable in terms of learning customs and immigration procedures for yachts 

We have a flotilla of modern 40 ft yachts plus a 65 ft training vessel – ideal for training & building your experience before working on larger private yachts. Our crew house is available to rent for the shore base courses.  We also offer dinghy sailing level 1 & 2 at Sailing Academy in Falmouth, which can be taken ahead of the Fast Track course to help develop basic sailing skills & wind awareness.

The course culminates in the Yachtmaster Offshore Exam by an independent RYA Yachtmaster Examiner. This is a 10 hour practical and oral examination on all aspects of sailing a yacht in difficult circumstances.  With your hard working & our experienced instructors, you can be fully prepared and confident of passing the exam.

After the course we offer agency help in finding work in the sailing industry.

These courses are timed to finish at the end of the 2017 season in April which means that delivery jobs back to Europe or North America will be plentiful. The second courses starting in September 2017 will finish in time for candidates looking for work in the Caribbean at the beginning of the busy season there.

Pre-Requisites

Before arriving in Antigua, suggest you have the following:

> ENG 1 or equivalent Medical which is a requirement for working on many yachts 

> B1/B2 Visa for the USA. This allows you to sail into the US and so opens up more work opportunities 

> Dinghy course – if no previous sailing experience.  This can be booked at the Sailing Academy in Antigua ahead of the start of the Fast Track Course.

Course Details

Module 1  – builds a strong foundation, introducing novices to the theoretical & practical side of sailing. Acquire the qualifications & licenses to run a yacht with confidence & pursue a profession in the sailing industry.

Module 2  – builds your experience & level of skills, continually broadening the conditions & circumstances in which you get to practice handling & running the boat.

Module 3  – Focus is on completing the miles required for your exam & then honing you skills so you are as prepared as you can be for the exam.

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RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

Introduction

Becoming a RYA Powerboat Instructor is the first step on the instructional ladder allowing you to be able to teach Powerboat Level 1, Level 2 as part of an RYA Training Centre.

Course content

The emphasis of the Powerboat Instructor Course is on how to teach the relevant skills and how to debrief students. Successful candidates become qualified to teach RYA Powerboat Level 1 and RYA Powerboat  Level 2 courses and assess ICC students at RYA Powerboat Training Centres.

Pre course requirements:

Minimum age 16

Required certificates RYA First Aid or STCW First Aid certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 Health declaration form or medical questionnaire

Experience Five seasons experience of powerboating logged (preferably in range of boat types and sizes) OR one season for those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation.

Pre-entry assessment Candidates must attend a skills assessment prior to their instructor training course. Details can be found in the RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook (G19).

RYA membership required.

Costs & Dates:

Duration: This is a 3 day course (+ skills assessment)

Skills Assessment 09.00-13.00 Instructor course 3 days 09.00-17.00

2024 course dates:

Saturday 21st September (Skills Assessment) Saturday 5th to Monday 7th October (Instructor Course)

Please contact the office to discuss further course availability on 01326 211311.

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RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory – Online Course

We are delighted to now be able to offer our students the option of completing the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Courses online.

This online course is an innovative, interactive approach to online learning. Lessons are narrated and use stunning 3D graphics which depict scenarios exactly as they might appear from the cockpit, from a ship’s bridge or a helicopter. You can zoom in for more detail and when night falls you will see lights pretty much exactly as they would appear in real life.

Quizzes and exercises, incorporating a variety of question types help to reinforce your understanding by providing immediate feedback on your answers.

Students are fully supported by Skippers Online instructors and can ask questions anytime in the expectation of a quick response.

Skippers Online training runs on Windows PCs, Apple Macs, iPads and Android tablets and you can even download lessons to run offline on an iPad or Android tablet. It will even run on smartphones although you might find you need strong reading glasses to discern all the detail!

Skippers Online allow prospective students to try a lesson or a quiz before you book and they provide a no-quibble 7 day money-back guarantee if you are not getting on with the course!

Course Contents

• More than 30 quizzes and exercises that check your understanding of each topic
• 1000s of 3D images, animations, videos, downloadable resources and external references
• Instructor Support 7 days a week
• 12 months access
• Unlimited exam attempts
• RYA Course Completion Certificate when you’ve passed your exams
• 2 RYA Training Charts
• The RYA Training Almanac
• Course Handbook
• Free 1st Class UK Delivery (+£10 for Europe, £20 Worldwide)

RYA Theory quiz

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Up to 12 Months

Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory online course : £325.00

Day Skipper + Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory online course: £440.00

Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster + Yachtmaster Ocean Theory online course: £440.00

*Plus Shipping – UK free / Europe £10 / Rest of the World £20

We know that choosing whether to study in a conventional classroom environment or online is a big decision and  want all our students to be 100% satisfied with their choice, so we offer a 14-day money back guarantee.

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