The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical (sometimes also called the Coastal RYA Yachtmaster Practical)

5 days
5 students max (16yrs old min)
Advanced practical course
RYA Completion Certificate (must pass written exam)
Sailing in Table Bay – Saldanha Bay

Assumed Knowledge: 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours. Navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/ RYA Yachtmaster shore-based course.

Ability after course: Can Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

Duration: 5 days (4 nights, accommodation on board)

Cost: R 6,200.00 (includes meal allowance, mooring fees and RYA certificate)

Exam fee not include

This is a five-day advanced skippering course for those who have knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.

(*This course is NOT the equivalent of a South African Coastal Skipper Ticket. If you need a local ticket then please let us know.)