RYA Yachtmaster
Exam Preparation
Training Info
Monday 2nd November to Sunday 8th November 2026
Five Day Practical aboard SV Fika followed by 1-2 day Examination with an independent Examiner (depending on the number of candidates aboard).
Cost $3080 + application fees + examiner flights/accommodation contribution.
- Duration: Five Day Practical + 2 Day Exam
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Prerequisites:
- Documented minimum 2500nm in the last 10 years
- 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500gt;
- 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA;
- 5 passages over 60nm including two overnight passages and two passages as skipper - Delivery: Liveaboard
What to Expect
The five-day exam preparation sailing course is for those planning to take an RYA Yachtmaster exam at Offshore level.
The five days will enable you to be assessed/coached by the Yachtmaster Instructor regarding your level of ability, what further training you should do prior to attempting an exam, and, what to expect during the examination.
The course is aimed at fine tuning existing skills rather than teaching new ones.
There is an expectation that you will be an experienced sailor and Skipper:
· with the skills to handle a vessel under power/sail in close quarter situations and at sea;
· with a depth of knowledge to safely navigate a sailing vessel on a day/night passage; and,
· provide the leadership, support, communication to effectively Skipper his/her vessel and crew on safely whilst on passage.
The sailing trip will be tailored to your needs and will assist with consolidating the skills you already have whilst also preparing you for the expectations required for sitting the final exam
In addition you must also have:
- Short or Long Range Certificate of Proficiency
- First Aid Certificate
- Safety and Sea Survival Certificate (Commercial endorsement only)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Commercial endorsement only)
- Professional Practices and Responsibilities (Commercial endorsement only)
- RYA Diesel Engine (Commercial endorsement only)
- Minimum exam duration: 8-12 hours
- Minimum age: 18 years
The Next Steps:
The Exam Preparation is of 5 days duration with an Examiner booked to attend on Day 6-7 to exam the candidates aboard a Paper Sailors Rock training vessel.
The Examiner may need to be flown in and there may be airfare and accommodation costs involved.
Booking your Exam
Application Form. Please download from www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/book-your-exam
In Australia, you must book your exam through an RYA Training Centre. The Centre will notify the RYA of any exam and the location must be approved by the RYA. The Centre will also find an Examiner who has not trained you throughout your RYA training experience.
Please read the exam requirements before booking your exam. These can be found at www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/book-your-exam
If you have any further questions, please contact our Training Centre to discuss further or to book onto one of the Exam Preparation and Exam sailing trips.
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