Yachtmaster ® Exam Preparation

The RYA Yachtmaster ® qualification is recognised and respected worldwide. For many, passing the exam is regarded as the highest level of achievement. It is widely regarded as a gateway to a career in the marine industry. Many qualified Yachtmasters™ obtain their Commercial Endorsement and go on to become professional skippers.

The successful Yachtmaster ® exam candidate demonstrates fluency and a wide breadth of knowledge and skill across all areas of the extensive syllabus. They also bring with them significant experience in terms of both miles logged and variety of sailing undertaken. There are two levels – RYA Yachtmaster ® Coastal and RYA Yachtmaster ® Offshore. There are minimum eligibility requirements for both.  

The Yachtmaster ® preparation course is not intended to plug significant gaps in your knowledge, since it is assumed that you meet the eligibility requirements and attend with the required knowledge and experience. Each event is built around the specific needs of the candidate. The course aims to provide coaching, focus, feedback, the opportunity to polish your skills, check your all-round knowledge and ensure you’re ready for your exam. In short, it is about coaching you to get you to peak performance ahead of the exam. It is run by an experienced Yachtmaster ® Instructor who is very often an RYA Examiner in their own right.

*NOTE a £200 exam fee is extra and payable directly to the RYA.

Course Outcomes

• The exam itself is conducted by an external RYA Examiner.
• It is for them to judge whether the candidate meets the standard, and only if they do that can they be recommended for the coveted Yachtmaster™ Certificate of Competence.