Programme
It is possible to request an examiner to assess you aboard your own yacht or one of ours. There is no predefined preparatory course for the examination.
Often, at the Yachtmaster Coastal level, candidates attend the RYA Coastal Skipper course before taking the examination. However, no formal preparation programme exists as it depends on the candidate’s prior experience and knowledge.
The examination will assess your skipper abilities, seamanship, manoeuvring, navigation (including theory), safety knowledge, understanding of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (lights, beacons, signals), and meteorology.
We can support you in areas that need improvement with a tailor-made programme following a meeting to identify the skills you need to develop.
Price
- VAT included
- 4 full days, Residential
- Includes RYA Sail Scheme book
- Meals included on board
- Max. 3 students
Requirements
:: Yachtmaster Coastal Exam
30 days of sailing (at least half must be in tidal waters);
2 days as skipper;
800 nautical miles sailed;
12 night hours;
VHF Operator Licence;
First Aid Course;
Minimum age 17 years.
If you have obtained the RYA Coastal Skipper certificate, the sailing days are reduced to 20, 2 days as skipper, 400 nautical miles, and 12 night hours.
:: Yachtmaster Offshore
50 days of sailing;
5 days as skipper;
2,500 nautical miles sailed;
5 passages over 60 nautical miles including 2 as skipper;
VHF Operator Licence;
First Aid Course;
Minimum age 18 years.
At least half of the miles and passages must have been in tidal areas.
All sailing days must have been logged within 10 years prior to the examination date.
Duration
The examination lasts 8-12 hours (1 candidate) or 10-18 hours (2 candidates). A maximum of 2 candidates can be examined in a 24-hour period. No more than 4 candidates can be examined over two consecutive days.
The duration of the preparatory programme depends on your prior experience and the level of preparation desired.
Yachts
The examination can be conducted aboard our yachts or your own vessel.
The yacht must be between 7m (23ft) and 24m (78ft) and in good seaworthy condition. It should be equipped with safety equipment as specified in the RYA Boat Safety Handbook, 2nd edition (G103, available in our Shop).
Navigation charts and publications must be available, and an experienced crew must be present on the day of the examination, as the examiner will not participate in the yacht manoeuvring.
Locations
Oeiras Marina provides quick access to high-quality waters. It features modern infrastructure to support sailing, including restaurants, shops, changing facilities, security, and parking.
Its location at the entrance of the Tagus estuary allows for open-sea sailing with clear waters or sheltered navigation within the estuary.
Proximity to Cascais and Belém,
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