Overview

Our Yachtmaster Power Prep Course is a one-week practical course to consolidate your practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation for the RYA Yachtmaster exam.

This course is popular with experienced Superyacht Deckhands, crew from the commercial maritime sector, or those with RYA Yachtmaster sail looking to convert to Yachtmaster Power.

The RYA Yachtmaster qualification

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power Certificate of Competence allows the holder to skipper of a motorboat up to 24 meters in length, 150 miles from a safe haven. Add STCW Basic Safety Training, and you have a qualification to skipper a motorboat up to 200GT, which may be more than 24 meters.

RYA Yachtmaster Theory

To pass the practical exam, candidates must have an excellent knowledge of navigation to RYA Yachtmaster Theory standard or equivalent. If you have not completed the RYA Yachtmaster theory course, we recommend joining our two-week theory and practical course.

Course Overview

Our two-week course starts with RYA Yachtmaster Theory. The advantage of the combined theory and practical course is the navigation is fresh in your memory, and you have all your notes to refer back to. We find that customers help and encourage each other and learn a lot more than if studying at home.

Week two is the practical prep week, with five days of practical training, putting the theory into practice as well as learning how to manage the yacht and its systems, mooring, as well as a whole host of other skills required to be a competent skipper. A day-by-day breakdown of what is covered can be found in the key facts below.

Course prerequisites

For the practical prep course, you must have the prerequisite miles and experience, which you must document and provide to the examiner before you sit the Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Some key requirements are:

  • You must have been to sea for at least 50 days.
  • Completed 2500 miles in the last ten years.
  • Within the 2,500 miles above, completed at least five passages (known as qualifying passages) of over 60 miles. You would have been acting as skipper for two of these passages.
  • You must hold a valid First Aid certificate, and a GMDSS-compliant marine radio license, such as the RYA VHF short-range radio certificate.

 

These are just the headlines. We recommend you read our comprehensive guide on the Yachtmaster Offshore and Coastal exam requirements. If you are unsure, don’t hesitate to contact us, and we can guide you through.

The RYA Yachtmaster Exam

The Yachtmaster exam is conducted by an RYA examiner independent of Flying Fish. Your instructor will not be onboard for the duration of the exam. The RYA examiner will look at all areas of the Yachtmaster syllabus and assess each candidate’s practical and navigational skills. Your examiner will complete a report form detailing skills covered during the exam. 

The Yachtmaster exam will take between 24 and 36 hours to complete.

The Solent offers a great training ground with numerous ports, strong tides, and lots of traffic. Training in the Solent will improve your knowledge of skippering a small motorboat. 

Flying Fish is based in Cowes, in the middle of the Solent; therefore, we can operate in almost any weather conditions.

There are a maximum of four candidates on this course.

The Yachtmaster Exam

The Yachtmaster exam is conducted by an RYA examiner independent of Flying Fish. Your instructor will not be onboard for the duration of the exam. The RYA examiner will look at all areas of the Yachtmaster syllabus and assess each candidate’s practical and navigational skills. The RYA examiner will complete a report form detailing skills covered during the exam. 

The Yachtmaster exam will take between 24 and 36 hours to complete.

The Solent offers a great training ground with numerous challenging ports, tides, and traffic. Because of the conditions, you will improve your overall knowledge of skippering a small motorboat. 

Flying Fish is based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. The Island offers protection, which means we can operate in almost any weather conditions.

There are a maximum of four candidates on this course.

Please read our key facts for some of the detail regarding this course.

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What our previous customers have to say

What an absolute honour and pleasure it was being a part of Flying Fish family for the 2 weeks I completed with them! From the professional, helpful and attentive staff to fun, laughter and memories.

Monika B

Staff are amazing and so kind! Great course and great accommodation. Lovely location and an all round great friendly atmosphere.

Ossia M

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6 day(s)

£1,700

Cowes, Isle of Wight

Accommodation

Single room in shared accommodation.

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Have you completed your VHF course?

If you hold an STCW Elementary First Aid Certificate, it will need need to be refreshed if more than five years old.

If you have not completed the RYA Yachtmaster Theory and want to brush up on your navigational skills, why not join our two-week Yachtmaster Power, Theory, and Practical Course.

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