Documented minimum sea time completed on a seagoing sailing or motor yacht (as appropriate) in the last 10 years:
which may be reduced to 25 days if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence ; ; , which may be reduced to 1250 miles if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence if the candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
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.
Contact if your sea time is on a yacht greater than 24m and 500gt.
For example, an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail wishing to be examined for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power
You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or borrowed. You will be responsible for ensuring the boat is seaworthy and suitable for the area in which the exam takes place and equipped as shown below.
The boat used must be between 7m and 18m (LOA) and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA Boat Safety Handbook 2nd Edition (code G103). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications along with working instruments and either plotter or GPS. In addition to the candidate there should be two crew on board as the examiner will not take part in the management of the boat during the exam.
There may be vessels that will meet the guidelines outlined above but by virtue of their layout, construction, handling characteristics or other factors may be unsuitable for use for an RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The RYA reserves the right to refuse an exam on a vessel that, in the view of the RYA Chief Examiner, will not allow the examiner to conduct an examination to the standard required by the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel.
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Trainee skippers undertaking 60 mile passages are strongly advised to obtain a Coastal Skipper qualification first.
For Ocean passages the following definition will apply. “Throughout the passage the candidate must have acted in a responsible capacity either in sole charge of a watch or as a skipper”.
Ocean candidates may take their sights on a shorter passage than the qualifying passage. The examiner will determine whether the candidate is competent at astro navigation.
Examiners are responsible for establishing the level of a candidates competence during the exam. Where a candidate’s qualifying mileage is doubtful examiners will question the candidate carefully.
Completing qualifying passages is important for new yachtmaster eligibility criteria. talk to an RYA Training centre to ensure your sea miles and passages are complete
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What is an rya yachtmaster offshore exam.
The RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is a much sought after qualification for skippers.
This qualification is respected worldwide.
One will be able to acquire the RYA Yachtmaster Certificate if they are able to demonstrate that they have sufficient sea-time, experience and certification in order to sit for an exam.
There are also courses that can help one to be properly prepared for the exam.
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Sea time experience is one of the most important prerequisites.
You would need to have completed the following within the last ten years:
The course duration is generally 5 days, including the exam.
The course content will comprise key areas that will allow one to be properly prepared for the exam.
The instructor will focus on areas where one needs to improve.
Notably, night sailing and blind navigation will be practiced.
There will be an overview of the lights, signals and collision regulations, among others.
Since different ports and harbours will be visited, you will be able to get tested in different waters, and your strengths and weaknesses will be better tackled in preparation for the exam.
The Yachtmaster Offshore Exam itself will take anywhere between 8 to 12 hours for a single candidate, or between 10 to 18 hours for two.
Candidates will be met onboard by examiners who will outline what will happen during the test.
Tasks will be set for the candidates to demonstrate their abilities as skippers of offshore cruising yachts.
Candidates should be well prepared as questions on any part of the syllabus can be asked at any stage.
Examiners will be independent assessors who evaluate candidates on behalf of the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency .
In order to convert from Yachtmaster offshore sail to Offshore Power the following will need to have been completed within the past 10 years:
There are a number of rules that need to be followed when it comes to passages that can be deemed as qualifying.
An applicant will need to have completed at least five passages which exceed 60 miles.
These five passages must have been completed on a vessel that is less than 24 metres in length.
Two of these passages need to have been overnight passages.
In addition, two of them will need to have been where one acted as a skipper.
It’s important to mention that a 60 mile qualifying passage is one where the voyage has been non-stop from the departure port A to departure port B, where A and B cannot be the same place.
The 60 mile distance has to be measured as a straight line from A to B.
The RYA will accept passages that were on board yachts over 24m in length.
However, only 50% of the qualifying sea time can be derived from such passages.
Thus, not more than 2500 miles in all, and one would need to provide a testimonial or a discharge book to confirm them.
The remaining 50% of the qualifying sea time must have been carried out on vessels which ranged between 7m and 24m.
Since so much importance is placed on passages, it’s crucial to record the miles.
Recording miles can be carried out in a RYA logbook G158, or using an Excel spreadsheet.
It’s also good to have a CV detailing one’s sea time.
When logging miles it’s important to take note of key details, including the dates of the passage or trip, the miles sailed on the various passages, the name and type of vessel, and any night hours.
Yes, you must have a valid first aid qualification in order to sit for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam.
There are different types of first aid qualifications that are accepted, including:
It’s common to choose to commercially endorse the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam qualification once the exam has been successfully completed.
In this case, besides holding a valid first aid and VHF certificate, one will also need an STCW or RYA Sea Survival certificate, as well as either an ENG1 medical certificate or an ML5 medical certificate .
One will also need to complete the RYA’s online PPR course.
Subsequently, one can apply for commercial endorsement through the RYA.
Following STCW Basic Safety Training , the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate can be endorsed in order to allow the holder to be a skipper both on commercial as well as privately owned vessels.
This includes those exceeding 24m in length.
Yes, in order to become an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore it is highly recommended to know specific aspects of navigation and being able to handle a vessel at sea.
Thus, following a Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is advisable to improve one’s abilities and competence.
This will inevitably improve one’s chances of successfully achieving the RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
Becoming a yacht captain takes several years of training, experience and qualifications.
Like many careers, you’ll need to start life on a vessel working your way up.
From humble beginnings like being a deckhand to a junior crew member, the journey towards becoming a yacht captain takes years of dedication and hard work.
Our guide to becoming a yacht captain explains this process in greater detail.
Yes, the potential to make a very lucrative income is high.
A lesser experienced yacht captain can expect to make in the region of $48,000 to $98,000 per annum, whilst a more seasoned captain can make an impressive $150,000 gross per year.
So the time and effort it takes to become a skipper on a vessel has its rewards.
Furthermore, if your time at sea exceeds 183 days each calendar year, there’s the strong possibility that you could qualify for the seafarers earnings deduction which means you are not obliged to pay any income tax on your earnings.
So the above salary figures could be your final take home.
A good yacht captain will lead the crew, be a good communicator and instil confidence.
Acquiring the RYA Certificate is a demonstration that one has shown such skills along with the necessary experience.
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The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Passage is for those looking to qualify as a Yachtmaster Ocean sailor, or for those that would like to experience offshore sailing across an ocean. Our aim is to make two qualifying passages of over 600 miles, from Port Solent to Vigo, Spain and back. This will ensure that all 4 crew on board will experience having responsibility for the vessel and be watch leader. A return journey also has the advantage of having two attempts of obtaining sight readings. The passages will be done on a 15m ocean going yacht, with 8 berths and 3 cabins (2 berths in the main saloon). We will only ever have a maximum of 4 clients on board.
The syllabus for this course will cover:
In order to do the ocean qualifying passage you must already hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate.
The first stage is to complete the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course . This can be done in our classroom in Chichester Marina. Click the link for details.
The next stage is to complete the qualifying passage which must be a minimum of 600 miles, within a continuous passage of at least 96 hours.
Once completed you will be ready to take the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean exam.
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What is an ocean yachtmaster and how to become an ocean yachtmaster.
The RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence (CoC) is the highest level certificate in the RYA scheme. It can be used by blue water leisure sailors and by commercial skippers and crew. Under the MCA Codes of practice the Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence holder, (with relevant commercial endorsement etc.) can skipper a vessel;
Furthermore the Yachtmaster Ocean CoC Exam is required for the Chief Officer 3000 Certificate of Competence (for yachts over 200 tonne).
There are 5 stepping stones to becoming an Ocean Yachtmaster CoC holder. Steps 1-4 can be taken in any order although the order presented below is the most logical. Step 5 can only be completed once the first 4 steps have been completed.
Ocean qualifying passage.
It is technically possible to take the Ocean Yachtmaster CoC Oral exam without having previously completed the RYA Ocean Shorebased Course but not advised as it involves an additional written exam and you would require all of the relevant knowledge taught on the course. Further information is detailed the relevant 5 steps below;
While you can proceed towards the RYA Ocean shorebased course and the Ocean practical steps (qualifying passage and sights) you can not proceed to the Oral exam without first holding the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence .
This is a 40-hour theory course. It can be taken;
Whichever format you choose the course culminates in a written paper.
The course concentrates on astro navigation, i.e using a sextant and the heavenly bodies (sun, moon, stars and planets) to fix your position. The course also devotes time to ocean voyage planning and worldwide meteorology.
Full details can be found at Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course
While you don’t strictly need to be a Yachtmaster Offshore before taking the Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course , the following knowledge is assumed before the Ocean Shorebased course starts;
If you take a face to face Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course then the written paper is invigilated and marked by your Instructor.
If you choose to take the Online or Webinar RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course then face to face invigilation may be required (see table below).
I am taking the course for fun/ and/or for my own interest | Invigilation not required |
I intend to use the knowledge for leisure sailing | Invigilation not required |
I intend to use this course as a pre requisite for the RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence Exam | required by an RYA Instructor, otherwise you will be required to complete a written exam at the time of your Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence Oral Exam |
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An Ocean Qualifying Passage must have been taken in the last 10 years. Sea time prior to this date does not qualify. The passage must meet the following requirements
For your qualifying passage you should be either the skipper or mate in sole charge of a watch. You must have been fully involved in the planning of the passage, including selection of the route, the navigational plan, checking the material condition of the vessel and her equipment, storing with spare gear, water and victuals and organising the watch-keeping routine.
If the skipper changes role at any point during the passage, then neither skipper can use the passage as a qualifying passage.
It is our opinion that it is impossible for multiple Ocean Yachtmaster candidates to use the same passage as their qualifying passage as you can not all fit the definitions above. More than two candidates would be highly unlikely more than three impossible.
The passage has several minimum requirements
Passages such as recognised races which may not comply exactly with these requirements may be submitted to the RYA for consideration before the voyage.
If you still are not sure about whether a passage qualifies, then check out the RYA’s definition of a qualifying passage .
The yacht (or vessel) must be;
You are required to provide your Ocean Examiner with a minimum of’
Sights are usually taken on the qualifying passage however in some circumstances (such as lots of cloud cover) this is not possible. If sights have been taken on another passage then the following requirement apply to this passage.
We always advise candidates to present the examiner with more than the minimum required sights. If you present the examiner with additional sights and your preferred set suffers from errors you still stand a chance of passing the exam.
Prior to the exam you will need to provide the examiner with;
During the oral exam you will be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.
If you already hold the RYA Ocean Shorebased Course Certificate , the exam typically takes 1.5 hours although examiners can continue questioning considerably longer. If you do not hold the Ocean Shorebased certificate then your exam will take considerably longer as you will also have to take a written test.
Most candidates will qualify in the same kind of vessel as they passed their Offshore exam, however it is possible to qualify as a Yachtmaster Offshore (power) and then comlpete the Yachtmaster Ocean requirements on a sail vessel (or vice versa).
If you passed the Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence Exam instead of the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence Exam as your entry requirement into the OOW 3000 CoC then you will not be eligible to hold the Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence. On passing the oral exam you will receive a pass confirmation certificate.
Those working under the MCA Codes of practice will require a commercial endorsement. Information can be found at RYA Commercial Endorsements . If you already hold a commercial endorsement on your Yachtmaster Offshore CoC then it is simply transferred across.
To operate a coded sailing yacht in Category 1 or 0 waters (i.e. Over 60 miles from a safe haven) you will additionally require a RYA Diesel Certificate .
To operate the mandatory GMDSS radio equipment on a commercial vessel in Sea Area A2 (more than about 35 miles offshore) you require either a Long Range Certificate (LRC) or STCW General Operator Certificate (GOC) .
To skipper a coded vessel in Category 1 or 0 waters (i.e. Over 60 miles from a safe haven) you will additionally need to hold STCW Proficiency in Medical First Aid and Proficiency in Medical Care , unless there is a current qualified nurse practitioner (or higher) on board.
If working aboard a vessel in Category 1 or 0 waters (i.e. Over 60 miles from a safe haven) you will need a ENG1 Medical certificate. The alternatives which are suitable further inshore such as ML5 Medical Certificate are not valid in category 1 and 0 waters.
Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop.
The exam consists of an oral and written test.
The candidate must provide the examiner with the following information 48 hours prior to the exam:
During the oral test the candidate will be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.
The written exam will include questions on sights and sight reduction and worldwide meteorology.
Candidates who hold the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course Completion Certificate (final exam must have been invigilated at an RYA RTC), or a MCA issued full STCW Certificate of Competence as a Deck Officer (Unlimited) will be exempt from the written examination.
Before you book your exam please check that you:
If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed - see 'Related articles'.
Please note: Only those who hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence are eligible to receive the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence on passing the oral exam. Those holding OOW (Yacht 3000gt) will receive a pass confirmation certificate.
Have completed a qualifying passage on board a sailing or motor yacht up to 500gt which meets the following criteria: The minimum qualifying passage must have been accrued within 10 years of the examination date. Candidates must hold OOW (Yacht 3000gt) to claim qualifying passages on vessels greater than 24m LOA. Contact if your passage is on a vessel greater than 500gt.
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Menshikov began to build his residence here in 1713, at about the same time as Peter began work on his own estate at Peterhof. Menshikov seemed intent on outdoing his master in terms of scale and grandeur, and commissioned architects Giovanni Mario Fontana and Gottfried Schadel, who were already building the Menshikov Palace in St. Petersburg, to design his seaside palace. After over a decade of work, which eventually bankrupted Menshikov, the palace was completed.
Facing the sea, with a two-level terrace in front of it, this charming yellow and white building consists of a concave central block with two single-storey galleries leading to prominent octagonal pavilions, one of which houses the palace chapel. On the south side of the building, two large ancillary wings, the Kitchen Wing and the Ladies' Wing, run from the pavilions perpendicular to the central block.
Menshikov had little time to enjoy his new palace before he was arrested and exiled in 1727. The estate at Oranienbaum was passed to the state, and Menshikov's palace became a naval hospital. In 1743, the estate was presented by Empress Elizabeth to her nephew, the future Peter III, who commissioned Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the greatest late baroque architect working in Russia, to renovate the palace. Rastrelli left the exterior of the palace almost untouched, but created sumptuous interiors that have, sadly, long since been destroyed. At this time, the western pavilion became known as the Japanese Pavilion, thanks to the collection of Japanese and Chinese ceramics it housed.
The palace was altered again in 1762 by Antonio Rinaldi, who added a granite staircase and semi-circular balcony to the northern terraces and redecorated many of the interiors. After serving as a Naval Cadet College from the end of the 18 th century, the palace was used as a residence by both Alexander I and his brother Mikhail. During the 19 th century, several famous architects, including Luigi Ruska, Carlo Rossi, and Vasiliy Satsov, reworked the interiors of the palace.
Today, while the Grand Menshikov Palace is still extremely impressive from the outside, its interiors are in a parlous state, and major renovation work still needs to be done to prevent parts of the building collapsing. For visitors, there is little to see except a collection of portraits of the various owners of Oranienbaum.
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Accessibility note: | Sorry, this museum is not wheelchair accessible. |
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During RYA exams candidates will be questioned extensively about their qualifying passages, mileage and sea time. Additional for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean: Candidates on Ocean qualifying passages must have acted in a capacity of either mate or skipper throughout the entire passage. If circumstances prevent astro sights being taken on the ocean ...
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites. 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 Competence 3. 1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be ...
The highest of the RYA qualifications is Yachtmaster Ocean. Full information about the requirements are given below. The majority of Rubicon 3's offshore passages are suitable as qualifying passages, but not all. You can see our full list of ocean qualifying trips here. We can only take a maximum of three watch leaders so please check ...
As defined by the Association, 'a passage is a non-stop voyage from a departure port / safe haven to a destination port / safe haven '. For the Yachtmaster Offshore, there must be a minimum of 5 passages over 60 nm each; 2 of those passages should be overnight and 2 when the candidate acted as a skipper. The skipper, as understood by the ...
A significant issue faced by RYA Yachtmaster (Power) candidates is gaining the required sea miles and skippering experience prior to attending an RYA Yachtmaster Prep course and exam. ... Offshore: 50 days, 2,500 miles including at least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the rhumb line from the port of departure to the destination, acting ...
To sit the RYA Yachtmaster offshore exam, you are required to have the following miles and experience. All completed within the last ten years: A minimum of 2,500 miles are logged before you sit the exam. At least half the miles must be in tidal waters. Five passages over 60 miles long**. Two of these passages must have been at night, and two ...
The gold standard. The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. Unlike other qualifications in the cruising programme, there is no formal training course to become an RYA Yachtmaster.
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail ticket is considered the most useful and credible of all sail cruising qualifications. Administered on behalf of the UK Maritime and Coastgaurd Agency by the RYA and accepted as a worldwide standard. ... Next, is to complete an ocean qualifying passage that meets the necessary requirements. Finally, you will ...
Distance: The passage must be a non-stop journey of at least 600 nautical miles. Offshore Distance: At least 250 miles of the passage must be more than 50 nautical miles offshore. This requirement is designed to ensure that the passage includes a significant amount of open ocean sailing, testing navigational skills away from coastal landmarks.
Hold an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence; Have completed a qualifying passage which meets the following criteria: ... During the qualifying passage a minimum non-stop distance of 600 miles must have been run by the log, the yacht must have been at sea continuously for at least 96 hours and the yacht must have been more than 50 ...
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification makes you a competent skipper of a yacht of up to 24 metres in length, in waters up to 150 miles from land. ... Qualifying passages for Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore should be non stop by the shortest navigable route with no change of skipper. Passages such as recognised races which may not comply ...
60 mile Qualifying Passages for Yachtmaster Exam. Before you take a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam you will need a minimum of: 5 passages over 60 nautical miles between ports including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. 50 days seatime. 5 days as skipper. 2500 miles.
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites. 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 Competence 3. 1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be ...
RYA Definition of a Passage for Yachtmaster sail and power exams. Qualifying passages for Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore should be non stop by the shortest navigable route with no change of skipper. Passages such as recognised races which may not comply exactly with these requirements may be submitted to the RYA for approval before the voyage ...
The Yachtmaster Offshore Exam itself will take anywhere between 8 to 12 hours for a single candidate, or between 10 to 18 hours for two. ... Qualifying Passages. There are a number of rules that need to be followed when it comes to passages that can be deemed as qualifying.
Course aims: The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Passage is for those looking to qualify as a Yachtmaster Ocean sailor, or for those that would like to experience offshore sailing across an ocean. Our aim is to make two qualifying passages of over 600 miles, from Port Solent to Vigo, Spain and back. This will ensure that all 4 crew on board will ...
Becoming a Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence Holder. While you can proceed towards the RYA Ocean shorebased course and the Ocean practical steps (qualifying passage and sights) you can not proceed to the Oral exam without first holding the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.. RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course. This is a 40-hour theory course.
The RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. Qualifications. Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop. The exam consists of an oral and written ...
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