RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Brush Up (with Exam)

This is the next step for those who hold the Yachtmaster Coastal Motor Certificate of Competence and who are considering undertaking the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor Exam.

An important aspect of this course is taking command and making decisions on a well planned and executed offshore passage.

This is also your opportunity to discuss with the instructor any areas where you feel there are weaknesses as well as for the instructor to suggest areas which they deem in need of improvement.

Each student who wishes to undertake the exam will be examined for 8-12 hours by an independent RYA Yachtmaster Examiner (examination fee payable to the RYA) as they skipper the motor cruiser on short passages and complete various demonstrations of skippering techniques. As all of our instructors have been through these exams themselves they will be able to prepare you appropriately so that you are relaxed and confident on the day.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL EXAM FEE PAYABLE TO THE RYA ON THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM

Pre-requirements

• You should have logged at least:
• 50 days sea time (5 days as skipper)
• 2500 recorded miles
• 5 passages over 60 miles including 2 as skipper and 2 overnight

You must hold a valid First Aid certificate and VHF Licence.

Minimum age: 18

What's Included?

• You will be coached over the full RYA course syllabus as you live aboard our motorboat.
• All meals are provided for the duration of the course including a home cooked wholesome and hearty evening meal, exactly what you need after a day’s our on the water!
• Accommodation on board you are required to bring a sleeping bag with you & you can expect to stay overnight at other local marinas
• Parking - available at Suffolk Yacht Harbour
• All mooring fees, safety equipment, fuel and tuition from one of our experienced RYA instructors.

Maximum teaching ratio - 4:1 

Course language - English

Five day course (with exam) - The first 3.5 days are spent familiarising yourself with the yacht and ‘brushing up’ the necessary skills ahead of your Yachtmaster Offshore exam that takes place towards the end of the five days.

Five day course (brush up only) – Five full days of teaching/brushing up skills, you can then arrange to take the exam after the full five days or at a later date at additional cost.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate or Competence.

If the weather is not looking great or is forecast to be a bit chilly or windy you can hire wet weather gear from us.

Musto Waterproofs available in S, M, L, XL and XXL - £32.00.

You are expected to bring the following comfort pack items with you; however if you don't want to bring your best duck down pillow or you haven't got a sleeping bag, don't worry you can hire a comfort pack from us!

A Comfort Pack comprises of a freshly laundered sleeping bag with liner, pillow, pillow case and towel - £16.00.