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Yachtmaster

Course:

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor Cruising Practical Examination

Duration:

Yachtmaster exam preparation courses typically last 4 days with the exam being conducted on the fifth day.

The practical examination lasting approx 8 to 10 hours.

Course Type:

Motor Cruising Practical

The scheduled Yachtmaster exam preparation courses and Yachmaster exam are held at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire UK and in the Solent area.

 

Own Boat Tuition Yachtmaster exam preparation courses and yachtmaster exam can be conducted in Southampton, Hampshire, Hamble, Portsmouth, Lymington, Chichester, Cowes, Poole, Isle of Wight, or anywhere on the South Coast, else where in the UK or in Europe.

 

Suggested minimum

pre-course experience: 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles, 5 passages over 60 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper, VHF licence, RYA First Aid and Sea Survival .

Assumed Knowledge:

Content of Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course. Content of RYA motor cruising practical courses.

Course Content:

Candidates will set tasks to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore motor yacht, including questions on collision avoidance, navigation, pilotage, meteorology and boat handling.

Ability After Course:

Can skipper an offshore motor cruiser by day or night.

Minimum Yachtmaster Exam Duration:

8-12 hours for one exam candidate, 10-18 for two.

 

Available Course Dates and Prices :

 

12th April - 16th April 2010

 

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Additional dates can be scheduled for groups of 3 or more.

 

The scheduled Yachtmaster preparation courses are held at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire UK and in the Solent area.

 

Own Boat Tuition Yachtmaster preparation practical courses can be conducted in Southampton, Hampshire, Hamble, Portsmouth, Lymington, Chichester, Cowes, Poole, Isle of Wight or anywhere on the South Coast, else where in the UK or in Europe.

 

Private and highly personalised Yachtmaster preparation practical training is available on a one two one basis.

Gift Vouchers available:

Ideal for Christmas, Birthday and Anniversary presents. (the course date can be chosen by the recipient)

 

Further Information:

Contact Duck-2-Water

 

Quick Links to other Motor Cruising Practical Courses:

• Helmsman
• International Certificate of Competence
• Day Skipper Practical
• Coastal Skipper