Yachtmaster Offshore - 5 Day Prep/Exam (RYA, USCG or other)

We can provide you with training in preparation for the following UK Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore practical exams, which can be taken under sail or power. We will assist you in the areas that you feel rusty in, which can be chart work, secondary port calculations and Man Over board. There may be other areas, which you feel you need further assistance and we are here to tailor a preparation course for you, so if you require 2 days or 2 weeks, we are here to help and assist your every need.

You or BH Marine provide the boat and the RYA provides an examiner.

The exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS (collision regulations), meteorology and signals. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shorebased courses up to UK Yachtmaster Coastal level.

Course Structure

UK YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE EXAM PRE-REQUISITES

Minimum sea time: 50 days, 2,500 miles including at least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the rhumb line from the port of departure to the destination, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages and including two which have involved overnight passages. 5 days experience as skipper. At least half this mileage and passages must be in tidal waters. All qualifying sea time must be within 10 years prior to the exam.

Form of exam: Practical

Certification required: A restricted (VHF only) Radio Operators Certificate or a GMDSS Short Range Certificate or higher grade of marine radio certificate. A valid first aid certificate* (first aid qualifications held by Police, Fire and Armed Services are acceptable).

Minimum exam duration: 8-12 hours for 1 candidate, 10-18 hours for 2 candidates. No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours and no more than four candidates can be examined in one 2 day session.

Minimum age: 18