The Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Prep & Exam course is an advanced RYA-accredited sailing and motor cruising assessment program designed for experienced sailors aiming to achieve one of the most respected qualifications in the maritime industry. The program includes intensive preparation, passage planning, advanced navigation, yacht handling, pilotage, seamanship, and practical examination under the supervision of qualified RYA examiners. Candidates are assessed on their ability to safely skipper a yacht in coastal and offshore conditions by day and night. The qualification is highly regarded worldwide for both recreational and professional maritime careers.
Who Should Take This Course
- Experienced sailors preparing for Yachtmaster certification
- Coastal Skipper qualified candidates
- Professional skipper aspirants
- Yacht delivery crew and charter captains
- Sailors seeking advanced offshore competence certification
YACHTMASTER COASTAL/OFFSHORE PROGRAMME NOVEMBER 2026
COASTAL SKIPPER & YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE THEORY: Monday 2nd to Saturday 7th November €750
YACHTMASTER SAIL FAMILIARIZATION Monday 9th to Friday 13th November €1300
VHF/SRC COURSE Saturday 14th November €160 + £70 RYA exam fee
YACHTMASTER MOTOR FAMILIARIZATION Monday 16th to Thursday 19th November €1500
PASSAGE PLANNING Friday 20th November Price: €180
ONE TO ONE PRE-EXAM SESSION Saturday 21st (No charge)
YACHTMASTER EXAMS: any 2 consecutive days between Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November
EXAM COST SAIL: €720 (Charter of boat €470 + Examiner’s expense €250) + £266 exam fee payable directly to the RYA
EXAM COST POWER: €820 (Charter of boat €570 + Examiner’s expense €250) + £266 exam fee payable directly to the RYA
PACKAGE PRICE FOR ALL MODULES: MOTOR €3,200 SAIL €2,900
+£266 exam fee payable directly to the RYA + £76 VHF exam fee if needed
These qualifications are internationally respected and demonstrate advanced skippering competence, seamanship, navigation, leadership, and offshore passage-making ability. The certifications are widely accepted within:
Professional yachting
Charter operations
Yacht deliveries
Commercial maritime endorsements
