In 2010, the RYA rebranded 'RYA Coastal Skipper' as 'RYA Yachtmaster Coastal'.  The standard remains the same.

• 4 days expert Preparation
• 1 Day MCA/RYA Examination
• Great Food
• Excellent pass rate
• £515 Low Season (October - March)
• £565 High Season (April - September)

*examination fee NOT included

At Trysail we offer preparation courses which prepare candidates for both 'Coastal' and 'Offshore', Department of Transport recognized RYA examinations.

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

Falmouth, Cornwall is an ideal place to take your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore 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 pilotage 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) and gives the Skipper a wealth of experiance.

Yachtmaster Coastal  pre-exam requirements -  minimum 30 Days sea time including 2 days as Skipper, 800 miles (up to 50% may be non-tidal but only 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 Offshore pre-exam requirements -  minimum 50 days sea time including 5 days as Skipper, 2500 miles (up to 50% may be non-tidal but only count half value), 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 and the the appropriate Exam Fee payable to the RYA

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