There is no formal training to complete to become a Yachtmaster™ Coastal skipper. Instead, provided that you have sufficient experience and seatime, you can put yourself forward to pass a proficiency based exam that tests both your skills and knowledge..
Yachtmaster™ Coastal
A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster™ Coastal Certificate of Competence
Enables you to work as Skipper of
To achieve this standard in the fastest possible time see our RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track Program.
All details referenced from RYA Certificate of Competence.
The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence; is competent to skipper a sailing yacht on any passage during which the vessel is no more than 20Nm from safe harbour.
Exam Duration
Candidates will be set tasks to allow them to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore cruising yacht and may be asked questions of any part of the syllabus for all courses except RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.
Notes:
At least 50% of qualifying sea time must have been accrued in tidal waters.
Qualifying Passages must be non stop, by the shortest navigable route with no change in skipper.
Documented minimum sea time completed on a seagoing sailing yacht in the last 10 years.
Full details can be found on the RYA Website.
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