SBT Yachtmaster Offshore CoC Prep for Sail
SBT Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail) Certificate of Competence Prep
Solent Boat Training have designed this event for those wishing to complete the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail) Certificate of Competence Exam.
This event will allow additional time to practice a variety of areas and identify any possible shortfalls, to best prepare students for the exam.
If you are looking to gain additional experience and add some night hours, before attending the RYA Yachmaster Offshore (Sail) Certificate of Competence Exam, this may be for you.
Free
Following on from the knowledge and skills obtained during your RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing course and after gaining the required additional experience, SBT aim to provide you with any additional preparation training required, prior to taking the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence Exam.
This event will be conducted over 7 consecutive days. The first 5 Days will consist of honing both practical and theoretical skills by day and by night, in preparation to completing the exam on Days 6 & 7 (for those who have booked it prior).
This will entail boat familiarisation, practicing marina manoeuvres, undertaking navigational passages and pilotage by day and by night, as well as some brushing up on some shore-based theory, to name but a few. With more emphasis now shifting towards integration of digital navigation, there will also be the opportunity to utilise our latest Raymarine navigation equipment.
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SBT Suggested Pre-Requisites
- Students must hold an RYA Coastal Skipper Sail Practical Certificate
- Knowledge to the level of RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory
- This will ensure that you are better placed for the exam preparation we will provide you.
- 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500gt2 which may be reduced to 25 days if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence3;
- 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA, which may be reduced to 3 days if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence3;
- 2500 miles on yachts up to 500gt2, which may be reduced to 1250 miles if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence3;
- 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper, which may be reduced to 3 passages including 1 overnight and 1 as skipper if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence3.
See: Information on qualifying passages
1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be gained in tidal waters and on vessels less than 24m LOA, and all seatime must be on vessels of the same discipline as the exam to be taken, i.e. sail or power.
2 Contact training@rya.org.uk if your sea time is on a yacht greater than 24m and 500gt.
3 For example, an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail wishing to be examined for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power
Certification Required
- A GMDSS compliant Marine Radio Operator's Certificate such as the RYA Short Range Certificate or higher.
- An RYA First Aid Certificate or another valid first aid certificate, as detailed on the RYA website.
- RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate (either Sail or Power, as appropriate) ONLY IF claiming reduced sea time detailed above.
- Photographic ID card or document, such as passport or driving license
8-12 hours for 1 candidate
10-18 hours for 2 candidates.
No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours
No more than four candidates can be examined in one 2 day session.
Minimum Age
Offshore Candidates must be 18 years of age or older
The RYA Recommends That Before You Book The Exam Check You:
1. Can provide a suitable boat that meets the requirements for the examination
2. Have completed the required mileage and the necessary experience as Skipper
3. Hold a valid VHF Radio Operators License or Short Range Certificate 4. Hold a valid First Aid Certificate
5. Have read the Syllabus in the RYA publication G158
6. Have read and comply with all the pre-requisites above.
Candidates should be familiar with all the equipment on board the vessel being used, as they may be asked to use this during the examination.
If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject to the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed .
The course cost Does Not include the Examination fee. Exam fees are payable directly to the RYA via their examination booking page. To book and pay for the EXAM ONLY please click here
