RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
Prep Week and Exam

• Salty HQ, Cowes (A short walk from transport links)

• Town Quay Marina, Southampton

• 7 Days

Documented minimum sea time1 completed on a seagoing sailing or motor yacht (as appropriate) in the last 10 years:

• 30 days at sea on a vessel less than 24m LOA, which may be reduced to 12 days at sea on vessels less than 24m LOA or substituted with 30 days at sea on yachts under 500gt2 if an RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate or an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence is held3;

• 2 days as skipper on a vessel less than 24m LOA;

• 800 miles, which may be reduced to 400 miles on vessels less than 24m LOA or substituted with 800 miles at sea on yachts under 500gt2 if an RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate or an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence is held3;

• 12 night hours

• See: Information on qualifying passages.

1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be gain in tidal waters.

2 Contact training@rya.org.uk if your sea time is on a yacht greater than 24m and 500gt.
3 For example, an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Sail wishing to be examined for RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Power

• A GMDSS compliant Marine Radio Operator's Certificate such as the RYA Short Range Certificate or higher.

• An RYA First Aid Certificate or another valid first aid certificate, as detailed on the RYA website.

• RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate (either Sail or Power, as appropriate) ONLY IF claiming reduced sea time detailed above.

• Photographic ID card or document, such as passport or driving license

• Passage planning

• Preparation for sea

• Pilotage

• Passage making

• Ability as skipper

• Yacht handling under power

• Yacht handling under sail

• Adverse weather conditions

• Emergency situations

• RYA Instructor

• Shared accommodation on board (only same gender cabin sharing) 

• If you do not wish to stay on board please let us know and we can advise you on whether or not we will likely be returning to Cowes

• Food when on board

• Safety equipment, including lifejackets

• Home berthing fees 

• Boat running costs

• Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night

• Exam fees (Exam fees are pade payable to the RYA, circa £225)

• Dinner when ashore

• Clothing - Wet weather gear can be hired for £30 for the week 

• Travel 

• Personal Insurance

• Berthing fees when away from home berth

• The Yachtmaster Coastal certificate does not expire

• The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal qualification can be used to obtain an Commercial Endorsement by sending the certificate to the RYA with an application form. Contact for details.

• https://www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/yachtmaster-coastal

• For more information please do not hesitate to contact us

• See dates below

• If you do not see a date that suits you just get in touch as we will do our best to accommodate you