During the week we review your existing sailing experience while developing additional skills to manage the vessel using RYA principles and practices to the appropriate level of competence. Areas covered include but are not limited to: sailing of the vessel in different weather conditions, Man Over Board exercises, safety and emergency procedures, leadership and management of the crew, provisioning, navigation exercises such as blind navigation and passage planning, a review of the functioning of the diesel engine, radar, and other situations one might encounter as a skipper. We will review relevant theory such as the International Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea, communications, navigation and various terminology.
From our base in Antigua, you will sail out of Jolly Harbour and practise navigating in St. Johns Harbour, around the north of the island to Long Island and then back down to Falmouth and English Harbour. Daily practice will also include docking in different conditions. Do not expect to log a 60 mile passage during this practice week, or to have many miles added to your logbook, as we concentrate on skippering skills and not distances.
We often schedule complementary courses, should you need them, prior to or immediately following the Offshore/Coastal Prep Week, such as
As you complete the week, you will continue to the RYA Yachtmaster Exam, which we try to schedule after a one or two day break following the course.
Prerequisites to sit for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Exam (completed in the last 10 years)
Prerequisites to sit for the Yachtmaster Offshore Exam are: (completed in the last 10 years)
Once you have obtained your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal certificate of competence, you can request the Commercial Endorsement. We can help you with the process and advise on the Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR) course, which is one of the requirements for this Endorsement.
Included | Safety equipment
Accommodation on board in a shared cabin Sheets, pillow cover, quick dry towel Docking fees Fuel and water Teaching materials |
Not included | Food provisioning to share with other students
Transport from and to the school Exam Fee – paid directly to the RYA |
Duration | 5 days prep + 2-day exam |
Bring along | Please download “Joining Instructions” below |
Participants
Price Location |
Minimum of 3 Students – Maximum of 5 Students
1850 USD per person 414A Jolly Harbour, Antigua |
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