Summary

RYA Yachtmaster Motor Practice


During this training, we will not only navigate a lot, but we will also practise some emergency scenarios. This way, the skipper will be prepared to deal with all possible situations.

The only internationally recognised navigation certificate.  

Intended for:

Skippers wanting to navigate at the highest possible level and/or for professional purposes.

Condition(s) to participate:

The candidate must dispose of the certificate ‘RYA/MCA Yacht Master theory’ or of an equivalent certificate, as well as the certificate ‘RYA/MCA Day Skipper practice’ or of an equivalent certificate.

School boat:

A luxury 12,3 m-long yacht, annually inspected by the RYA and the Belgian shipping inspection. All safety equipment and comfort are available aboard of this 41-feet flybridge with 2 engines of 370 hp.

Programme:

During these 5-days training, we will teach you the following:
Planning and preparing trips by using sea maps, tide tables and an almanac. A crossing to England is not excluded.

Certification:

The final practical exam is held by an external British RYA examiner, on board of a yacht, and takes between 8 and 12 hours.

Condition(s) to participate to the practical exam:
International RYA/MCA Yacht Master Coastal certificate:
To participate to the practical exam, the candidate should at least have navigated 30 days at sea, of which 2 days as a skipper. Moreover, he should at least have navigated 800 nautical miles. The candidate should also have navigated for 12 hours during the night, dispose of a first aid certificate and a VHF radio certificate.

International RYA/MCA Yacht Master Offshore certificate:
To participate to the practical exam, the candidate should at least have navigated 50 days at sea, of which 5 days as a skipper. Moreover, he should at least have navigated 2.500 nautical miles, including at least 5 longer trips of more than 60 nautical miles. For these longer trips, the candidate should also have navigated for 12 hours during the night, of which 2 hours as a skipper. The candidate should also dispose of a first aid certificate, a VHF radio certificate and/or a GMDSS certificate.

RemarkFor sailors, this practical experience should have been acquired on board of a yacht; for motor boat navigators,
on board of a motor yacht. The boat’s length should be 7 m at least and 24m at most.
The theoretical and practical trainings are not compulsory, but the chances to pass the exam are very small if you haven’t attendedthem. 

Duration of the training:

5 days and 1 night

When: 

Number of participants:

At least 3 and at most 4

Rates per person (exclusive of VAT)*:

3.000 euro (costs examiner not included)

Catering:

 Drinks and sandwiches are included in the morning and at noon, supper is not. 

Trainings according to your needs:

Private tuition according to your needs is also possible

Sign up: 

Sign up by filling in the registration form.