| Total Duration | 14 Days |
| Total Price | 1950€ |
| Extra costs | £224 exam fee payable to the RYA ( www.rya.org.uk) |
INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION
Embark on a sailing adventure in the Ionian by joining our tuition yacht alongside fellow enthusiasts. This unique experience combines learning with leisure as you share the yacht with a maximum of four other students, plus the instructor. The package includes provisions for breakfast and lunch, covering all yacht expenses. Accommodation may be shared, and saloon berths may be utilized to maximize space.
PRIVATE TUITION
Tailored for small groups of friends and families aspiring to master the art of sailing together, private tuition offers an exclusive experience. You won’t share the yacht with others, ensuring a personalized journey with your dedicated instructor. Opt to charter a coded vessel from our fleet, allocate a cabin for your instructor, and seamlessly blend training with a holiday ambiance. Please note that fuel, provisions, the cost of the instructor’s meals, and mooring fees are not included in the price.
| Dates | 3-15 FEB 2025 | 10-22 MAR 2025 | |
| Available Spaces | 4 | 4 |
The courses in detail and Pre-requisites to participate
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory (Classroom)
The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory course provides a shore-based, advanced navigation curriculum tailored for experienced skippers seeking to enhance their proficiency beyond the RYA Day Skipper theory level. Designed to instill the skills necessary for secure navigation along coastal and offshore routes, the program dedicates time to reinforcing fundamental concepts before delving into advanced techniques.
Encompassing advanced navigation, meteorology, regulations, chartwork, and pilotage, this course unfolds in our fully equipped classroom in Mikrolimano Greece. The venue ensures students can familiarize themselves with yacht safety equipment and communication tools.
This comprehensive training empowers skippers to navigate confidently in diverse and challenging maritime environments, making it an essential step for those aspiring to achieve Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore certifications.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal ( Preparation & Exam )
Holders of the MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate with commercial endorsement gain the capability to command a commercial yacht <200 GT, venturing up to 60 miles from a safe haven, day or night. This certification stands as a significant accomplishment for those embarking on a yachting career and recreational sailors aspiring to elevate their skippering competencies.
The preparatory phase spans five intense days, guided by experienced Yachtmaster instructors, catering to seasoned sailors with profound theoretical knowledge. In this period, instructors identify and address individual gaps, refining skills for the forthcoming exam lasting 1 to 2 days, contingent on candidate numbers.
The exam, ranging from 6 to 10 hours per candidate, rigorously evaluates the breadth of existing knowledge and skippering proficiency. Completing this process opens avenues for diverse opportunities in the maritime domain.
NEXT STEPS POST- RYA YACHTMASTER COASTAL
Holders of an MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate aspiring to pursue a career in yachting have the opportunity to undertake the challenging Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Achieving the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate empowers individuals to skillfully command a yacht <200 GT, navigating passages of up to 150 miles from a safe haven, both day and night.
This progression represents a significant step, reflecting an advanced level of seamanship and navigational expertise. Successfully obtaining the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification opens doors to broader horizons within the maritime industry, recognizing and endorsing the skills necessary for commanding vessels in a variety of challenging conditions.
What’s Included
- Services of experienced RYA instructors
- Yachtmaster theory notes
- All course materials available
- Coffee / tea / snacks during the theory course
- Accommodation on the training yacht throughout the practical course (and theory dependent on availability)
- Provisions for meals onboard thoughout the practical preperation
- Fuel, gas, water, mooring fees
- Bed linen, towels
- V.A.T
What’s not included
- Cost of meals during the theory course
- Cost of drinks and meals ashore during the practical preperation
- Cost of transfers and flights to / from our base
Highlights
- Combination of theory and practical course
- Advanced navigation and meteorology theory
- Ideal for those who want to start a career as professional skippers
- Ideal for recreational sailors who want to expand their knowledge and improve their skippering skills
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