RYA Yachtmaster Coastal

The RYA Yachtmaster certificate is a common goal for many aspiring skippers. It is a globally renowned and highly respected qualification that serves as proof of a significant level of experience and skill.

Course information

This course is designed for skippers who already have experience operating a sea-going sailing yacht and would like to validate their skills by earning the prestigious RYA certificate. Candidates for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal exam are expected to be able to handle a yacht under both sail and power in a wide range of conditions. The theoretical knowledge required is the same as for the Yachtmaster Offshore, but the practical experience needed is less extensive. During the course, the instructor will focus on refining specific skills such as harbor maneuvers, crew management, practical navigation and pilotage, and knowledge of the IRPCS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea).

This course prepares you for an exam that will assess your skippering ability, boat-handling skills, navigation, safety awareness, and knowledge of IRPCS, meteorology, and emergency procedures. You’ll be tasked with demonstrating your capabilities and answering questions relevant to the level of certification. The likelihood of passing increases significantly with thorough preparation—for example, through our structured training programs.

Both the course and the exam are conducted in English.

Information & terms

Course length: 4 days of training, followed by the exam conducted by an external examiner who replaces the instructor on board. The exam typically concludes on Friday evening, with the option to stay overnight until Saturday morning
Age limit: 17 at the time of exam
Examination: During the final two days, an external examiner will come aboard and assign complex tasks covering all areas that a candidate for this certification must master. Based on your performance, the examiner will decide whether to award the certificate. However, all the necessary knowledge and skills can be acquired through our theoretical and practical courses.
Doporučené předchozí zkušenosti: Theoretical knowledge at the level of RYA Yachtmaster Theory Practical skills at least at the level of an RYA Coastal Skipper graduate Sea time: 30 days (including 2 as skipper), 800 nautical miles, 12 night hours Required prior certification: SRC (VHF Radio Operator) Recommended: Sea Survival Course and First Aid Course
Course content: Exam preparation, identification of weak areas, and refining essential skills to the required standard
Books and learning materials: RYA Yachtmaster RYA Sail Cruising Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

Pricing information

The practical course fee includes: accommodation on a fully RYA-certified sailing yacht, including all fees, mooring in the home marina, instruction from an RYA-certified instructor, course materials, and certification fees.

The course fee does not include: the exam fee (£201 per person), harbor fees outside the home marina, fuel consumed during the week, and food costs (shared equally among participants), as well as personal and travel insurance and transportation to the course location.

Candidates for the exam also equally share the examiner’s travel expenses, which typically do not exceed approximately €70 per person.

Before the course, we can connect all registered participants to coordinate shared transportation and other arrangements.