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50 days sea time (5 days as skipper)
2 500 nautical miles
5 passages over 60M (2 overnight and 2 as skipper)
50% of the qualifying sea time must have been done in tidal waters
Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator’s Certificate
First Aid Certificate |
| Minimum age |
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18 years |
| Duration of exam |
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Maximum of 1 day |
| Number of students |
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Minimum 3 / Maximum 5 |
Students will be examined on our yachts on the Langebaan Lagoon. Students may be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all courses except Yachtmaster Ocean and will be given tasks to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore cruising yacht.
Every student receives a complementary Atlantic Yachting cap.
Who is it for?
If you want to skipper a yacht up to 150 miles from the harbour then this is the certificate for you.
Ability after course
Skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.
Exam syllabus
The following aspects are covered in this syllabus:
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- Safety
- Boat handling
- General seamanship, including maintenance
- Responsibilities of skipper
- Navigation
- Meteorology
- Signals
Qualification obtained
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
Exam fees
The exam fee payable by the candidate directly to the RYA via credit card is £225.00. This fee is not included in our course prices.
Exam dates
Exams are conducted throughout the year. Please contact us for exam dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.
Course material
Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-Shirt
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Bag
- Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Log Book
Our training includes the following:
- Power Point Presentations
- Dividers (on loan or for sale)
- Plotters (on loan or for sale)
- Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
- Stationary (on loan)
- Pocket calculators (on loan)
- Foul weather gear (on loan)
Accommodation
Free accommodation supplied on board your training yacht for the duration of the course (including sheets, pillows, fully equipped galley and cleaning products). The yacht is serviced once a week.
Food
Food is not included in the course fee, however, tea, coffee and sugar is supplied on the yachts. We also provide a nutritional menu plan (including shopping list) typically used when on the sea. We encourage students to cook on the yacht as part of the yachting experience.
Course fees
Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.
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Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable, totally enjoyable experience that will remain with you for the rest of your life. We guarantee you first class training and experience with all our courses |
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