RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation and Exam
The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal follows a very similar process to Yachtmaster Offshore in that we offer a 5-day practical preparation followed by an externally examined practical exam, usually over 2 days assuming 3 or more candidates.
The minimum seatime is less than the Yachtmaster Offshore and is detailed below.
The Yachtmaster Coastal is often a stepping stone before YM Offshore but it is not mandatory. Many people choose to continue to build experience and skip the YM Coastal and step straight into the Yachtmaster Offshore.
We also have put together some detailed notes on Yachtmaster Coastal exam here.
We run this concurrently with the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore so search for those dates on the booking system. Candidates can do the 5 days Preparation and then choose at the end of that period whether to aim for the YM Coastal or YM Offshore exam.
A GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher grade of marine radio certificate is required as is First Aid.
Course Dates and Prices $1695 + RYA Exam fee. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.
| Duration: | 5 preparation + 2 Days for the exam based on 3 + students | Max students | 4 |
| Previous 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). Half the qualifying sea time must be conducted in tidal waters. | Minimum Age: | 17 |
| Locations: | Antigua | Dates: | All year |
