RYA Yachtmaster Prep Basic

YACHTMASTER PREP BASIC 5 DAYS PREP +  2 DAYS EXAM

YACHTMASTER PREP
This is the booking form for our 5 days yachtmaster prep followed by an exam that depending of the number of candidates takes up to  days.  This course is recommended if you already have a thorough knowledge of the theory up to the Yachtmaster level and extensive sailing experience ideally in the Solent area. A Yachtmaster is capable of skippering the yacht on extended offshore passages by day or night. He or she will essentially be a much more experienced Coastal Skipper and can do the same things more smoothly, for longer periods and in more arduous conditions.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Before joining the course, students should have the pre-requisite experience outlined above, navigation theory to the RYA COASTAL SKIPPER / YM SHOREBASED level and a thorough knowledge of the Collision Regulations. If desired we can set up a shorebased course before the start of the practical training. Alternatively own study to prepare for the course is highly recommended. 

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS
50 days aboard, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles logged, 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper (Half the qualifying seatime must have been conducted in tidal waters). VHF radio operators certificate and a valid first aid certificate. CONTACT us if you desire to have one of these corses beforehand.

FOR COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENTS
Should you plan to use your certificate commercially you need to have a valid Sea Survival Course, PPR Online Course and a Seafarer Medical Fitness exam. We can organize all of theses courses and set up an appointment with an MCA approved doctor if you wish to obtain the commercial endorsement. 

ITINERAY
Day 1, 0900: Meet crew and intructor, collect food and wet weather gear if required (can be rent out please advise if needed) Stow of food and gear. Safety briefing and on deck briefing. Completion of documentation.
Day 2-6: Each day starts around 0800 with showers and breakfast. We will carry out all exercises and try to cover all harbours that are relevant for the exam. There will be some night sailing in this training and some trainings might finish late.

EXERCISES AND SUBJECTS COVERED
– Safety briefing
– On deck briefing
– Engine checks 
– safety procedures on deck
– danger zones
– mooring on and off pontoons under engine
– mooring on and off pontoons under sail (if appropriate)
– mooring on and off mooring buoys under sail and engine – anchoring under sail and engine
– sail practices, basic sail manoeuvres
– passage planning
– poling out head sail
– MOB
– finding an anchorage /  buoy using course to steer and bearings
– Pilotage in restricted visibility
– Usage of Chartplotter and Radar
– Skippering techniques and crew management
– Weather forecasts and meteorology
– Colregs
– Stability

DAY 6 / 7
Start of the exam: Friday 1800 finish Saturday around 1900. Sleepover on board to Sunday is possible.

COURSE VENUE AND MEETING POINT
Haslar Marina, Gosport, Portsmouth, Marina office of Bacchus Yachting. All infos in Joining  Instructions will be sent prior to the course.


PRICE
Included in price: Charter of the yacht, instructor, fuel and berthing fees. Accomodation on board. Welcome package, RYA Yachtmaster  Syllabus, Yachtmaster Notes.
Not included: Towels, Wet weather gear (can be rent for 5  Pounds / Day), Food, Exam fee (payable to the RYA)
Exam fees: YM Coastal: 185 Pound, YM Offshore 215 Pound 

OUR YACHT
We use a Beneteau First 36.7 which is known for her perfomance. She is equipped with the latest edition of Raymarine equipment and above the standard of an average charter yacht. 

PAYMENT
Payment is due with the booking of the course. Price is either payable via BACS transfer or Paypal.