RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore in Athens Greece

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
5 Day Practical Preparation Course

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Course Details

  • Holders of the MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate, accompanied by a commercial endorsement, are empowered to skipper a commercial yacht <200 gt, navigating up to 150 miles from a safe haven day or night.
  • This certificate stands as a significant accomplishment for individuals aspiring to embark on a career in yachting and for recreational sailors seeking to broaden their knowledge and enhance their skippering proficiency. Those holding the MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate can pursue opportunities as instructors or progress further within the MCA merchant scheme.
  • The preparation phase spans 5 intensive days, encompassing a journey from Athens to the Saronic Islands, led by experienced Yachtmaster instructors catering to sailors with a profound theoretical understanding. Throughout the preparation, your instructor will provide targeted coaching to address any knowledge gaps and refine your skills.
  • Following the preparation, the exam extends over 8 to 12 hours per candidate, occurring in Athens. Candidates are tasked with showcasing a comprehensive spectrum of existing knowledge and skippering capabilities, marking the culmination of their Yachtmaster Offshore journey.
Dates29 July – 3 Aug

14 – 19 Oct

28 Oct – 2 Nov

11 – 16 Nov
Available Spaces

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Pre-Course
Experience
  • 2500 miles
  • At least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the rhumb line from the port of departure to the destination, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages and including two which have involved overnight passages
  • 5 days experience as skipper
  • At least half this mileage and passages must be conducted in tidal waters

* All qualifying sea time must be within 10 years prior to the exam

Certification
Required
  1. A GMDSS SRC or higher grade of marine radio
  2. A valid first aid certificate
Assumed
Knowledge
  • Deep knowledge of navigation theory
  • Solid boat handling experience in close quarters
  • Understanding of efficient trim and how to make a boat go faster under sail
Duration of Preparation5 days
Duration of Examination
  • 8 to 12 hours for 1 candidate
  • 10 to 18 hours for 2 candidates
  • No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours
  • No more than four candidates can be examined in one 2 day session
Minimum Recommended Age18
Candidates – Instructor Ratio4:1 maximum
Course
Syllabus
  • Responsibilities of skipper
  • Close quarters boat handling
  • Hoisting, reefing and dropping sails
  • Tacking, gybing and efficient sail trim
  • Berthing and anchoring
  • Rules of the road and signals
  • Safety
  • MOB
  • General seamanship, including maintenance
  • Navigation
  • Meteorology
After the Course ExperienceA Yachtmaster offshore holder is competent to skipper a yacht <200 gt on passage up to 150 miles from safe heaven day or night

Certificate Granted

(upon successful completion)

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Price1.100 € / 1.350€ High Season June – September 
Extra Costs£224 exam fee payable to the RYA  (www.rya.org.uk ) 

What’s Included

  • Preparation by MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Instructor

  • Provisions for all meals on board

  • Soft drinks

  • Fuel, gas, water,

  • All mooring fees

  • Bed linen & towels

  • Course material incuded

  • WiFi unlimited internet (speed depending on mobile signal quality)

  • V.A.T

What’s not included

  • Cost of drinks & meals ashore

  • Cost of transfers and flight to/from our base

  • Exam fees

Highlights

  • Ideal for those who want to start a career as professional skippers

  • You will need to bring two passport-sized photos
  • Ideal for recreational sailors who want to improve their skippering skills
  • Improve skills, gain experience, expand knowledge

NEXT STEPS POST – RYA/MCA YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE 

Individuals in possession of an MCA/RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate aspiring to pursue a career in yachting can seamlessly transition to the MCA Scheme, commencing with the MASTER 200 endorsement. With a Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate, one is deemed competent to captain a yacht <200 gt on passages covering distances of up to 150 miles from a safe haven, both during the day and night. This certificate serves as a foundational qualification for those charting a course toward a professional career in the maritime domain.

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