RYA Course - Yachtmaster and Coastal Skipper Preparation/Exam

Yachtmaster and  Coastal Skipper Preparation week including DoT/RYA examination in Falmouth, Cornwall.

At Trysail we offer both practical courses which prepare candidates for their Department of Transport recognized RYA examination.

Examination usually takes place at the end of the week by which time your experienced instructor has you fully prepared for the examination.

Falmouth, Cornwall is an ideal place to take your RYA Yachtmaster or Coastal Skipper examination.  The deep/sheltered cruising waters of the Carrick Roads provide a perfect training and testing area.

The exam is taken by an independent, local RYA Examiner who will test you on boat handling, man over board procedures, passage planning, crew handling, blind navigation and knowledge of lights and signals amongst other things.

These exams if sucessfully completed will unlock the door to bare-boat charter worldwide, provide an entrance into the yacht industry if commerically endorsed (Yachtmaster) and give the Skipper a wealth of experiance.

Coastal Skipper pre-exam requirements -  minimum 30 Days sea time including 2 days as Skipper, 800 miles (non-tidal count half value) and 12 night hours. (For holders of the Coastal Skipper course Completion certificate the sea time is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles and 12 night hours).  Candidates must be over the age of 17.

Yachtmaster pre-exam requirements -  minimum 50 days sea time including 5 days as Skipper, 2500 miles, 5 passages as over 60miles including 2 overnight and 2 as Skipper.  Candidates must be over the age of 18 .

Both candidates will also need:  a passport sized photo, VHF/DSC certificate and a recognized First Aid certificate

Call 01326 212320 today or email info@trysail.net for details.

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