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The largest range of RYA courses in Greece

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Learn to sail with our RYA courses in Greece

Welcome to Corfu Sea School, the longest established Royal Yachting Association ( RYA ) approved training centre in Greece. We are British owned and from our base on the stunning Greek island of Corfu we provide the largest range of RYA courses  all year round , including: Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster®, powerboat, motor cruising, ICC, and all the associated shore-based courses. The school prides itself on offering relaxed yet effective tuition in all aspects of boating including; sailing, boat handling, navigation and seamanship.

All of our practical courses are run on modern, fully equipped yachts and powerboats that meet the stringent safety requirements of the marine authorities. Whether you are a complete novice, improver or an 'old hand' looking to gain a specific diploma, we are confident that we can provide the solution on one of our RYA courses in Greece. We also offer a range of  online courses  to help you study the theory of boating and navigation before you arrive in Greece. Discover how you can learn to sail in Greece with the RYA training scheme .  We are here to help you to become a better sailor.

Learning to sail in Greece is fun!

We believe that learning to sail should be fun and  Greece  is the ideal place in which to get the most out of your course. The blue skies and warm waters of the Mediterranean make a RYA course in Greece a truly enjoyable experience.  Getting here  could not be easier. We are only 15 minutes from Corfu International airport, EasyJet fly here from the UK everyday of the week and there are daily flights from all major European cities.

We provide a widest range of RYA courses in Greece. Some are designed for pleasure sailors, others for those wishing to work in the yachting industry. RYA diplomas are recognised around the world and can be used as proof of competence for hiring and chartering vessels of all types. Choose from....

RYA Practical Sail Cruising Courses

Our RYA sailing courses in Greece include: Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster

Our RYA motor courses in Greece include: Helmsman, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster

Our RYA  powerboat courses in Greece include levels 1 & 2. These licences are required to hire boats in many countries

Our RYA courses in Greece include: First Aid, Radar, VHF Radio, Sea Survival and diesel engine

We were the first to design and have approved RYA online courses , learn more here…

RYA Instructor training, ICC testing, tidal conversions and a number of special events.

Not sure which course, or combination of courses is correct for you?

Contact us to discuss how we can help you learn to sail in greece., whilst we already have a number of popular course packages , we can always tailor-make something just for you..

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Welcome to TheOceanAcademy

Superior RYA Yacht Crew Training in South Florida

The Ocean Academy is a fully accredited and recognized Training Center for the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).  We offer superior Theory and Practical Yacht Crew Training 

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal (Power)

• We are the ONLY school in Fort Lauderdale to independently offer accredited Theory and Practical training for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Coastal.  This course includes one week of theory training in chart-work, navigation rules, meteorology, tidal height calculations, aids to navigation, voyage planning and more.  Week two includes practical training on our 40' (12m) training vessel, followed by the RYA Practical Examination. The Duration for this course is 6 days, with a total of 40+ hours of direct contact.  Included in your tuition is the RYA Student Pack which includes course notes, Training Almanac and Training Charts.  Plotting tools are not included, but our Yachtmaster FAQ will help you understand the tools that are needed.  We keep our student/instructor ratio to 4:1 maximum for the best training experience.  Please contact Steve from the contact information below for a consult and information on booking your course.

RYA Power Boat Level 2

• The Ocean Academy is fully accredited to offer the RYA Power Boat Level 2 Course (PBL2).  We offer this course in a two-day theory and Practical course, or a three day evening class for those crew members who are working on-board during the day.  The course is offered on our modern and well equipped 23' (7m) center-console training vessel, with electronic chart plotter, DSC equipped VHF radio and all the latest safety equipment.  Included in the tuition is an online voucher for the Start Boating course notes booklet.  We keep our student/instructor ratio to 3:1 for the best training experience.  Please contact Steve from the contact details below for a consult and infomation on booking your course.

TheOceanAcademy is your best resource for RYA Training In Fort Lauderdale, including custom yacht crew training, PBL2 and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore(Power) instruction

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200 Course 300

MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. Our Fort Lauderdale based campuses host over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, deck and engineering training labs, the Ship's Store, and student service facilities.

Preparing for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master...

Course description.

  Yachtmaster Certificate of Competency

The Yachtmaster Qualification is the pinnacle of the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Training and Certification System. It is widely recognized throughout the world as a prestigious accomplishment.

 Holding this credential can:

- Improve your resume for any deck department position on yachts - Serve as prerequisite training for an MCA OOW 3000 GT CoC - Professional Development in your yachting career  - Serve as your Certificate of Competence (CoC) for operators of yachts up to 200 tons

The Yachtmaster Course should be undertaken by crew aspiring to advance to the MCA OOW level up to 3000 tons and by those who are advancing to the command level for Master of Yachts up to 200 tons.

  2 Routes Available – Same Course:

Yachtmaster Coastal Yachtmaster Offshore

Yachting professional candidates are encouraged to start their training and professional development as early in their career as possible. Many will take their STCW Basic Safety Training Program (#140) and then when they qualify, it is recommended to obtain the Yachtmaster Coastal CoC. Candidates wishing to upgrade to the offshore route later can simply examine, without additional required training.

Whether you qualify for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore, the training is the same. The only difference is your experience and practical skill level. You will be examined towards whichever level you qualify for.

The MPT Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Course (#300) is taught on a Motor Yacht and the practical training and examination are towards a Motor Certificate of Competence. (If you are applying for a Sail Endorsement, this course will not satisfy your practical training and exam requirements). All sea time must be on a power boat and not on a sail boat under power. The Theory, SRC, PPR, and Basic Training courses are the same for both schemes.

The MPT Yachtmaster advanced level certification is available in a 2 week + exam program combining shore-based theory and practical hands-on techniques for a Motor Vessel and the RYA Practical Examination. The first week of class is in the classroom (theory) and the second week is Practical, out on the boat. In addition, there will be class on Saturday of the first week so please plan accordingly.

YACHTMASTER COASTAL & OFFSHORE Subjects Include:

One week (40 hours) of comprehensive shore-based theory module with written assessment papers including navigation, tidal calculations, international and inland rules of the road, coastal pilotage, meteorology, anchoring and mooring, docking and undocking, buoyage systems, safety, voyage and passage planning, general ship knowledge and seamanship.  A theory examination will be conducted after the completion of the 40-hour theory portion of the program.

One week of Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal practical training is conducted on board one of MPT’s Yachts. These yachts are up to 48’ and are twin screw motor yachts. This part of the instruction covers seamanship skills such as nautical terms, tides, marlinespike seamanship, anchor work, boat handling, docking, general yachting skills, basic weather, navigation and passage planning. This course will be a preparation course for your final Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Examination. The practical portion of the course will be conducted during daytime, evening and occasionally may include weekend hours.

The Yachtmaster Course #300 is an Advanced Review Course and it is assumed that candidates will have the prerequisite knowledge of the Basics of Navigation and recommended to the level of RYA Day Skipper, and the very least, the level of the Essential Navigation On-line course. To increase your likelihood of success, we recommend taking the online pre-course - ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION. Additionally, flash cards are available in the MPT Ship's Store for rules study in lights and shapes. Also, many Apps are available to assist in these subjects for pre-study. It is also strongly advised that you pick up your study material well in advance of the start of your course. Pre-study is essential for a successful outcome of this course. 

The RYA Yachtmaster course is accredited by the RYA and MCA and recognized for service as Captain or Mate (OOW) up to 200gt up to 150 miles from a safe haven, at the Offshore level or up to 60 miles from safe haven at the Coastal level. 

The Yachtmaster CoC meets the STCW A-V1/1 and section A V1/1-4 when combined with Basic Training Courses. Yachtmaster Offshore fulfills the prerequisite for MCA OOW 500 and 3000 GT and the MCA STCW A-II/2 Command Certificate for Master 200GT.

Sea Service Prerequisites (minimums): Note you must be able to provide proof of your sea service before undertaking the exam. This should be provided at least 2 weeks before the course when possible to allow our team to review it and ensure your eligibility for the course. Speak to your MPT Career Counselor or your instructor for assistance.

 Sea Service can be proven by submitting one or more of the following: 

• Log book (RYA or other acceptable)
• Sea Service Testimonial Letters from captains, owners or operators of vessels outlining vessel specifics, time underway, your capacity served onboard and the location of the service (tidal or non-tidal waters, etc).
• Sea Service Forms (calendar style - provided you can supply all of the additional information such as number of miles, etc.) Method 2 is preferred.

Yachtmaster Coastal: Motor - Option 1

Without RYA Coastal Skipper Practical certificate:

• 2 days as skipper on vessels of less than 24 meters

Note: No more than half of the required miles can be on vessels over 24 meters

Yachmaster Coastal: Motor – Option 2 A & B

  With RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate:

Can be used to enter OOW 3000GT program and modules

A. Mariners with Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate and with more than half of required sea service on vessels less than 24 meters

• 20 days on board
• 2 days as skipper on vessel less than 24 meters

B. Mariners with Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate and with more than half of required sea service on vessels greater than 24 meters

• 30 days on board

Yachtmaster Offshore: Motor  

• 50 days sea time overall on motor vessels
• 5 days in the command position on the vessel (as Master)
• 2500 nautical miles logged with half transiting through tidal waters and half on a vessel of less than 24 meters that is not a tender.
• 5 passages over 60 nautical miles, including 2 overnight and 2 in command (as Master) of vessel.        

Yachtmaster Ocean:

• Obtain Yeachmaster Offshore
• Complete the RYA astro/ocean shorebased theory #306
• Ocean passage of 600 nautical miles or more as captain or mate
• Complete oral exam with RYA examiner successfully

For Commercial Endorsement:

In addition to the SRC and First Aid (must have been taken within 5 years) you will need to obtain an MCA Certificate of Medical Fitness (ENG-1) as well as the Personal Survival Training (4 Modules of STCW 210) and the online Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR) Certificate. If you are planning to work commercially, you should simply add the STCW Basic Training Program, which will include the approved Personal Survival and First Aid automatically and will also allow your Yachtmaster CoC to have the STCW endorsement as well. Most boats internationally require this of all crew working commercially. We also recommend the Security Awareness or Designated Security (VPDSD) Course if you are working commercially as well. These are all separate fees from the Yachtmaster Course however MPT offers Package discounts, speak to an MPT RYA Specialist for more information and assistance. There is also a fee candidates will pay to the RYA for the commercial endorsement.

Written & Practical Exam Information:

The written exams are administered at MPT at the end of the shore-based theory segment of your program. They include all of the topics covered in the course. All of the shore-based courses and experience criteria must be fulfilled before the RYA Examiner will conduct the practical assessment. The final exam will be conducted by an independent and unbiased RYA Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical examination on a motor yacht. Candidates who have taken MPT's Yachtmaster course may use one of the MPT vessels for the exam at no additional fee. The practical exam will take an additional one-two day and is scheduled when the examiner is available and generally immediately after the course, weather permitting.  Once your eligibility has been reviewed (sea time and prerequisites met), the schedule for the practical examination is predicated on several things:

1)The weather as this is a practical underway examination 2)The availability of the RYA Examiner (this is not an MPT employee)

Examinations may need to be scheduled for additional days which may not be consecutive to the dates of the course.

Exam Subjects:

We will review with you the knowledge-based subjects during your shore-based theory week and also fine tune your boat handling skills during your practical course, but you should be familiar with the following areas when you join the class and proficient by the exam date. (Note if you are not already well versed in these subjects when you arrive, you are strongly encouraged to take the Essential Navigation (online course) as there is not sufficient time to cover the basics in the 2-week program. Ask about #333) 

• Knowledge of the International and Inland Rules of the Road.
• Safety. The candidate will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board a yacht.
• Boat Handling, Maneuvering, Docking: Yachtmaster Coastal students will be expected to answer questions & demonstrate ability in simple situations only. Yachtmaster Offshore candidates are expected to demonstrate ability in more complex situations and will also be expected to show a higher level of expertise.
• General seamanship, including maintenance.
• Responsibilities of the skipper
• Navigation, Basic Weather 
• Radio Communication & Signaling
• Command presence, management and direction of crew.
• Essential Navigation (online course)

Practical Exam Fees:

The RYA Examination Fee for the initial examination will be paid by MPT as part of your course tuition. Additional RYA fees are paid by candidate if a subsequent examination is needed.

 If at the end of your course you wish to postpone the practical exam date, you are permitted to return for exam and RYA exam fee paid by MPT, within one calendar year, space permitting.

Additional Recommended or Required Courses:

• Essentials of Navigation (Online Pre-Course) #333
• First Aid & CPR #143 or Take STCW Basic Safety Training #141, 142, 143, 144
• SRC VHF Radio License #303 Required (offered Online) or GMDSS GOC #404
• RYA PPR (Professional Practices & Responsibility) #335 ONLINE COURSE
• MCA Approved Engine Course #440
• USCG Radar Course #148 & ARPA Course #150 or MCA Nav/Radar/ARPA Course #402

If you have three years of yacht service, speak to a career counselor about continuing straight through your OOW or Chief Mate 3000 GT program.

Required Materials

RECOMMEND PRE-STUDY: Essential Navigation online, course #333, COLREGS Study Apps or flashcard, and course notes. AVAILABLE IN MPT SHIPS STORE or bring with you the following: Pencil (mechanical or #2) Paper Chart Eraser (We recommend white- like magic rub or Staedtler), Navigation Tools (parallel rules/Portland plotter/triangles – your choice), Dividers (we recommend two- one as divider and one as compass), Calculator (we recommend the TI-30x), Hand Bearing Compass - optional though recommended (We recommend Weems & Plath #2004). Pick up at MPT when you register or when you check-in: Yachtmaster Shore based Training Manuals & Charts (provided by MPT).

11 day class in Fort Lauderdale

RECOMMENDED PRE-STUDY: Available at MPT Ships Store Complete Course Training DVD Flashcards AVAILABLE IN MPT SHIPS STORE OR BRING WITH YOU: Pencil (mechanical or #2) Paper Chart Eraser (We recommend white - like magic rub or staedtler) Navigation Tools (parallel rules/Portland plotter/triangles - your choice) Dividers (we recommend two - one as divider and one as compass) Calculator (we recommend the TI-30x) Hand Bearing Compass (We recommend Weems & Plath #2004) PICK UP AT SCHOOL WHEN YOU REGISTER OR WHEN YOU CHECK-IN: Yachtmaster Shorebased Training Manuals & Charts (provided by MPT)

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Not suggestions. Thanks for letting me be your student! Alejandro, Friday August 2015 RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200

A bit more time would be nice! But Steve was an awesome instructor.Very easy to follow and very thorough. Arthur, Wednesday November 2013 RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200

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White Wake Sailing

RYA sailing school in Croatia

As a certified RYA sailing school and training centre, White Wake Sailing offers the whole range of RYA sailing courses, from Competent Crew all the way to Yachtmaster Ocean.

– Have you never been on a boat before, but feel like trying to sail?

– Or maybe you have crewed on other sailing boats and now you would like to become a skipper?

– Have you got your skipper license already, but wish to learn more and get more experience?

At White Wake Sailing we have a course for every level, so you can learn to sail in beautiful Croatia!

Our practical courses take place in Croatia, with our base set in Marina Kremik, Primosten (Croatia), just 30 min drive from the international airport of Split. With regards to the theory part, we run a shorebased centre in Vienna (Austria), and in Milano (Italy).

Our instructors have sailed and taught for thousands of miles and hold a variety of official qualifications from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) .  This is possibly the best and most respected sailing organisation in the world.

As an RYA sailing school, at White Wake Sailing we know that learning to sail can be a bit stressful at the beginning. We follow a strict ‘ no-shouting’ policy, so you can feel comfortable and at ease right from the start. You can then learn to sail without stress and at your own pace.

And at the end of an intense sailing day, we do our best to find some time for a swim in the Croatian crystal clear waters. With so many islands and bays to choose from, we are never away from a beautiful spot to drop our anchor. And what best than to celebrate a great sailing day with a cold drink in your hand under the sky? The chirping of crickets will be the only sound to gently accompany you to a well-deserved restoring sleep.

What we offer

Sailing courses

The full range of RYA theory and practical courses, from Competent Crew all the way up to Yachtmaster Ocean Learn to sail or improve your skills in the beautiful setting of the Croatian archipelago

Private tuition

An active holiday with your family or friends. By far our most popular and rewarding experience. Boat and instructor exclusively for you, with a tailored program to fit your needs

Offshore cruises

Whether with us or a one of our selected partners, in Croatia or across the Atlantic, choose from one of various itineraries to see new places, build miles or experience offshore sailing

Why choose White Wake Sailing

Full six days of sail training with passionate and competent RYA instructors, onboard a safe and modern yacht

Unforgettable experience, intense and rewarding, sailing among the Croatian islands and their clear waters

No stress! Learn in a friendly, fun atmosphere, develop your seamanship skills and make new friends for life

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OCEAN STAR SAILING ACADEMY

Ocean Star Sailing Academy,  established in 2007, is a fully accredited RYA and SAS Training Center located in the heart of the V&A Waterfront in the stunning city of Cape Town. We are exclusively the only  Sailing Academy in Cape Town  that offers  theory courses ,  practical courses , and accommodation  from within the  V & A Waterfront .

“Travel the world earning Euros while working on Super Yachts and having the time of your life!”

Sailing courses.

We offer a diverse range of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and South African Sailing (SAS) accredited Motor and Sail courses for use in both local and international waters.

CAREER PACKAGES

We specialize in package courses that equip you with everything that you need to gain entry into the Super Yacht Industry as a Deckhand, Stewardess, or Chef.

INSTRUCTORS

Our team of enthusiastic, passionate staff with actual industry experience is here to assist you every step of the way. Our fully qualified instructors provide a fun training experience.

Deckhand Career Course

A Superyacht   Deckhand Career Course  is an excellent place to begin your career at sea as it gives you a good grounding in day-to-day operations.  The   deckhand course   is designed for those who have minimal knowledge of sailing. Contact us today about our RYA accredited Deckhand Course in Cape Town .

Stewardess Career Course

We have developed a comprehensive 20 days   Superyacht Stewardess Career Course .  Being a stewardess is a great introduction to the world of luxury, travel, and hard work.  If you want to find work in the interior of a Superyacht then get a head start with our industry-recognized stewardess course .

Chef Career Courses

Our Superyacht Culinary course takes ordinary people with basic kitchen skills and turns them into sous chef material within a week & includes the food, health & safety course. Although students need not be qualified chefs to do the course, they should know the basics of cooking and food prep and should be reasonably proficient in the kitchen.

Ocean Star Sailing Academy is one of the worlds top RYA sailing schools, based in Cape Town. We offer yacht training, stew and deckand courses and much more for those looking to work in the yachting, cruise ship or marine industry. When it comes to searching yacht jobs Western Cape or boat jobs Cape Town, whether you are looking for cruise ship training courses or anything that fits a simiar job description, we can assist you with choosing the relevant courses for your career path. We do not place you into employment positions, however, our international relationships and excellent record of qualified graduates will hold you in high regard when applying for a position in the maritime industry.

Our Yacht Courses South Africa’s will see all your maritime interests and questions answered. We follow local & international maritime safety regulations and are in touch with our local Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre. When it comes to marine environment protection standards, we take care to always do our part to keep the oceans clean and leave the best possible green footprint.

Superyacht Deckhand Courses in Cape Town

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RYA/MCA QUALIFICATIONS

Yacht Point Nautical School is a center authorized by the Royal Yachting Association to teach RYA qualifications in Barcelona, Spain.

The RYA ( Royal Yachting Association ) is a UK organization of international prestige that has the best RYA training standards in sailing and motor yachting.

All RYA courses will be taught in English.

RYA Certificates will be useful if you are interested in:

• Obtaining an internationally recognized qualification in order to improve your CV.
• Learning to sail or improving your technique with the best nautical teaching method.
• Working on British and Commonwealth flagged vessels.

The Royal Yachting Association’s training is based on practical teaching with a maximum of five students per course, making sure the instructor dedicates the necessary time to each student.

When in the professional area, international recognition also comes from the fact that in order to work under a RYA license you will need to pass a practical exam with a qualified examiner on board.

Anyone wanting to improve their nautical english and become a more qualified skipper… should think about joining the RYA!

Let us introduce you to our team .

Theoretical Courses

The Essential Navigation online course will provide you with the  nautical and basic  vocabulary and knowledge   in  English, navigation, safety, voyage planning and basic seamanship concepts for inexperienced skippers and all those who want to refresh their knowledge in the nautical language by excellence.

This course is especially recommended for those who want to take our Competent Crew course.

The Day Skipper Theory Course is an introduction to cruising for the inexperienced skipper. This course provides you with sufficient knowledge to navigate familiar waters during the day. Basic knowledge of the lights to introduce you to night watches is also included.

Modality : Classroom or Online

This course is indicated for those students who wish to initiate themselves in the nautical world and want to obtain the Yachtmaster.

It includes Day Skipper and Yachtmaster theory.

There are two Yachtmaster levels:

• Yachtmaster Coastal: you need a previous 800 miles and 30 days on board experience (Half of them on tidal waters).
•   Yachtmaster Offshore : you need a previous 2500 miles and 50 days on board experience (Half of them on tidal waters).

A theoretical course all about the sextant and astronomy that qualifies the skipper without any limitation. At the end of the course there is a written exam.

The second part of the Ocean Yachtmaster Course is the elaboration of some voyage that’s more than 500 miles and an oral exam to evaluate the same voyage .

Prerequisites : To be in possession of the Yachtmaster Offshore and to have completed a voyage of more than 600 miles in ocean.

The Marine Radio SRC VHF online course is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily equipped with a radio.

This includes both fixed and portable equipment using international channels.

This course is also required to obtain your Yachtmaster Certificate .

The online PPR course is compulsory for all RYA holders with Commercial Endorsement.

Professional skippers with an RYA qualification can work on yachts and be legally paid for it. Applicants for a RYA Certificate of Competency must first pass the PPR course.

Practical Courses

The Powerboat Level 2  course is a two-day course that gives you the   necessary  skills and knowledge to run a powerboat, it’s the basic certificate in the International Certificate of Competence.

The course focuses on short distance low speed handling, man overboard manoeuvring and collision rules.

If you have never sailed a sailboat before, with the Start Yachting Course you will get an introduction to cruising sailing.

The goal of this course is to help you become more competent, efficient and safer on the water.

Introduction to sailing course, with international recognition.

Prerequisites : None, no experience is required. 

During the Competent Crew Course , you will be embarked for 5 days on a sailboat, learning the techniques of seamanship from the very start.

No previous theoretical course is necessary, but the online course Essential Navigation is recommended.

For aspiring skippers, with basic sailing experience.

It enables to sail in daytime trips in familiar waters.

The Day Skipper course is equivalent to the Recreational Boats Skipper qualification, but much more practical and in English.

Prerequisites : 5 days sailed, 100 miles and 4 night hours. Day Skipper Theory level.

Course for aspiring skippers with sailing experience that enables day and night coastal navigation.

The Coastal Skipper Course , needs a theory equivalent to the Yacht Skipper and 5 days of continuous evaluation on board.

Prerequisites : 15 days sailing, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles and 8 night hours.

The Yachtmaster Sail practical course consists of 5 days of practical training and 2 days of exams.

The Yachtmaster Sail certificate is obtained through a practical exam involving manoeuvres and various exercises that will serve to demonstrate your skill and confidence as a skipper.

The Yachtmaster Power practical course consists of 4 days of practical training and 2 days of exams.

The Yachtmaster Power certificate is obtained through a practical exam involving manoeuvres and various exercises that will serve to demonstrate your skill and confidence as a skipper.

What course suits me best to start with? Differences between PER and Day Skipper

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WHY SHOULD I GAIN A ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION (RYA) CERTIFICATION?

It’s simply the best!

“The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing qualifications have been voted the premiere sailing accreditation for excellence and global reputation following a recent survey targeting 200 professional yacht and motorboat charter companies. The professional charter companies that were surveyed own and manage in excess of 6,000 charter boats across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia...

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RYA Training Overview

RYA training is forward thinking and designed for whatever level of skill, professionalism and knowledge you want to achieve. The RYA have been around for over 130 years, but the approach is fresh and up to date with practical and online theory courses available worldwide. RYA courses never stop developing to take into account the dynamic world of boating.

Over 2,200 RYA recognized training centers in more than 44 countries.

22,000 RYA instructors across the world.

15,000 professionals working on commercial vessels using RYA Certificates of Competence.

155,000 people completing RYA courses every year.  

Over 300,000 expert RYA publications are added each year to the personal libraries of recreational and professional boaters.  

Over 100 professional and recreational courses on the water, in the classroom and online. 

To review the entire RYA program go to www.rya.uk.org .

RYA Courses Available through Yachting Education

Start Yachting & Private Tuition

This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced a yacht under motor and sail, how a yacht is propelled by the wind, sail handling techniques and the basics of crew work.

Pre-Requisites

Pre Course experience: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Minimum duration: 1 days. Often run over a weekend or midweek

Minimum age: None

Course content: Basic knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling and basic sail trim.

Ability after course: Understand how the yacht sails, the basic boat dynamics of wind and sails, how to participate in the sailing process and positively contribute to the day’s voyage.

Competent Crew

This is for novice sailors and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.

Minimum duration: 5 days. 

Course content: Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners.

Ability after course: Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout and assist in all the day to day routines

Day Skipper

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. Learn to skipper a short passage with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety. Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn't.

(Note: Day Skipper graduates are automatically entitled to apply for the International Certificate of Competency)

Pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht

Assumed knowledge: Some sailing experience and basic navigation skills. It is recommended you complete the Day Skipper online course from www.NauticEd.org beforehand.

Minimum duration 5 days: 3 weekends or 3 days plus 2 days

Minimum age: 16

Course content Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising.

Coastal Skipper

A course for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor.

Pre-course experience: Day Skipper Certificate.

Assumed knowledge: Advanced navigation including Coastal Skipper theory available at www.NauticEd.org   .

Minimum duration: 5 days

Minimum age: 17 years old .

Course content: Passage planning Preparation for sea Pilotage Passage making and ability as skipper Yacht handling under power Yacht handling under sail Adverse weather conditions Emergency situations.

Ability after course: Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night

International Certificate of Competency

If you are chartering a vessel abroad, you will generally need evidence of your competence. The ICC is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. The certificate is available via completion of the RYA Day Skipper course OR a one day exam.

Pre Exam requirements: Basic boat handling skills under power and sail. Is physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft, and in particular, has sufficient powers of vision and hearing. Presents evidence of nationality or residency to show that their nationality does not preclude them from being issued with an ICC by the RYA.

Assumed knowledge: Day Skipper theory or above, available at www.NauticEd.org

Minimum duration: 3 Hours

Exam content: Satisfactory demonstration of yacht handling skills under power and sail. Knowledge of international collision regulations, navigation and “rules of the road” Full exam details available http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/cruising/Web%20Documents/Boating%20Abroad/ICC%20Form.pdf

Ability after exam: International license evidencing competence when requested by officials in foreign countries.

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RYA Courses

• Competent Crew Course 5 courses
• Day Skipper Course 9 courses
• Coastal Skipper Course 1 course
• Yachtmaster RYA Courses 8 courses
• ⭐ What is RYA? The Royal Yachting Association is the body of the United Kingdom that has delegated the development of training programs and the issuance of certificates to sailors, through its approved centers.
• ✅ Are RYA certificates internationally valid? Yes, the RYA is highly prestigious and its certificates are internationally recognized, which will make it easier for you to navigate or rent boats in other countries.
• ➡️ Can I sail with a RYA certificate in Spain? Currently, Spanish regulations do not allow citizens of Spanish nationality to navigate as a skipper with a RYA certificate. On the contrary, those who can prove their residence in the United Kingdom at the time they obtained the certificate can do so.
• ✍ What certificates of competence can we find in the RYA? The certificates of competence that can be obtained are the following: RYA Advanced PowerboaT; RYA Yachtmaster Coastal; RYA Yachtmaster Offshore; RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
• ⚡ How much does a RYA course cost? The price of a RYA course varies widely. The difference depends on the area, the type of course and the quality of the school.
• ❗ How many cruise sailing courses are there in the RYA? The most common cruising sailing courses are Competent crew; Day Skipper; Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster.

What is the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)?

¿qué cursos puedo obtener en la rya.

• Competent crew.
• Day Skipper.
• Coastal Skipper.
• Yachtmaster.
• RYA Advanced Powerboat.
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal.
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.

Can I work as a skipper with a RYA course?

• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of competence.
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of competence.
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of competence.
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of competence

Are RYA certificates internationally valid?

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About the RYA

RYA stands for Royal Yachting Association. Set up in 1875 as the Yacht Racing Association, the RYA has since become the national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative body for inland waterways cruising.

The RYA exists to get more people into boating and watersport activities, promote safe boating practices and raise the standards of yachting and sailing in the UK through its network of more than 2,400 RYA recognised training centres in more than 58 countries, and more than 1,500 RYA affiliated clubs.

We’re delighted to introduce ‘Together on Water’, our vision for the future of sailing and boating as a connected, inspired and inclusive community

Meet key Members of the RYA Senior Management Team

The RYA acts as a voice for boating, by representing recreational boating interests

Our programmes, such as OnBoard, Sailability & Discover Sailing help to grow and broaden participation in boating. 

We help Britain’s brightest sailing and windsurfing talents fulfil their potential.

Our schemes are run through 2,400 RYA recognised training centres the length and breadth of the UK and in 58 countries around the world.

The 2024 RYA AGM will be held virtually and live streamed from the RYA in Hamble at 11.00 on Friday 29 November 2024.

The RYA Board of Directors is comprised of a mix of non-executive and executive directors and includes a Senior Independent Director; Ronan Harte and a Board Lead on Welfare & Safety; Polly Handford. Find out more here.

Find out more about our official partners and how we work with them.

View open vacancies & committee roles

The RYA is committed to upholding the letter and spirit of the Bribery Act 2010

How to raise concern if you believe that there is serious malpractice within any part of the RYA

View our policy & guidelines, plus what to do if you have a concern

Learn about the RYAs approach and policies to ensure fair and equal treatment for all

The RYA Safety Management System is a systematic approach to managing safety

Read the RYA Sustainability Strategy and find related policy documents and resources

Read about our commitment to responsible tax conduct in the RYA Fair Tax Mark Statement

Responsibility for the Association's activities is delegated to a number of policy committees. Learn more here

The RYA Awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by volunteers and affiliated organisations throughout the UK to support our boating community.