RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory

Ready to upgrade to the gold standard? Earn your right to call yourself a master, for passion or profession.

RYA Start Yachting

€695

Duration: 29 days

Assumed Knowledge: 2/5 Days as Skipper. 800NM / 2500NM. Tidal Water Experience. 5 Passages of 60+NM.

November 2025 Schedule

1st Nov RYA Marine Radio SRC VHF
3rd – 8th Nov Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory
10th – 14th Nov Sail Familiarisation
15th Nov Passage Planning
17th – 20th Nov Motor Familiarisation
21st – 22nd Nov One-to-One Pre-Exam Sessions
24th – 29th Nov Examinations
21st – 22nd Nov One-to-One Pre-Exam Sessions
24th – 29th Nov Examinations

The total cost depends on the modules you require before sitting the exam. Package offers are available—contact us to tailor your route.

Minimum Age: 18

Expanding Horizons. What Makes This Course a Must-Do?

Earning the Yachtmaster title isn’t just a milestone, it’s a statement. It says you’re ready to lead, to navigate with precision, and to take full command of a yacht in real-world, real-weather conditions. Whether you sail or motor, this programme is designed for confident, experienced skippers who want to raise their game to professional standards.

Your instructor is an RYA Certified Yachtmaster Examiner, the very person who assesses candidates at this level. That means you’re not just training, you’re being expertly prepared for what the examiners actually look for. Who better to train you for the exam than the person who actually conducts it?

During the intensive preparation days, you’ll sharpen advanced navigation, leadership, and seamanship under pressure, by day, at night, and offshore. If you’re serious about going further, commercially or personally, this is your route to recognised mastery.

 

 

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