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Yachtmaster Professional Qualifications

Where you can work with rya qualifications, working with a yachtmaster™ coastal certificate.

A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster™ Coastal Certificate of Competence will enable you to skipper vessels up to 24 metres in length, operating in category 3,4,5, and 6 waters – up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

Working with a Yachtmaster™ Offshore certificate

A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence will enable you to work as a Master of commercial vessels of up to 200gt in category 1 to 6 waters – that is up to 150 miles from a safe haven.

This Certificate of Competence can used commercially in its own right, or as a pre-requisite for the MCA’s Officer of the Watch qualification, which enables you to work worldwide on vessels of up to 3000gt.

Working with a Yachtmaster™ Ocean certificate

A commercially endorsed Yachtmaster™ Ocean Certificate of Competence will enable you to work worldwide as a Master of commercial vessels of up to 200gt.

This Certificate of Competence can be used commercially in its own right. It is also a pre-requisite for the MCA’s Chief Mate, Master 500 and Master 3000 qualifications.

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If you are working on a British flagged boat, the categorisation of waters and required certification below applies to you. RYA certificates can be commercially endorsed for the following areas of operation:

Category 0 Unrestricted (ie: worldwide)

Certificate required RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence

Category 1 Up to 150 miles from a safe haven

Certificate required RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence

Category 2 Up to 60 miles from a safe haven

Category 3 up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

Certificate required RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence, or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence

Category 4 Up to 20 miles from a safe haven, in favourable weather and daylight

Categroy 5 to sea, within 20 miles from a nominated departure point in favourable weather and daylight.

Certificate required RYA Day Skipper practical and shorebased certificate, RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence, or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence

To sea, within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(S) and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight.

Certificate required RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Day Skipper practical certificate, RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence

Non British flagged vessels

If you are working on board a non-British boat, your RYA certificates are likely to be acceptable but you will need to comply with the rules of the flag state. Please contact the relevant maritime authority for full details of their requirements.

The Yachtmaster offshore is an important certificate.  It signifies that a skipper is competent on a yacht to make passages up to 150nm from harbour. It a an aspiration for many yachtsmen and a key achievement for those wishing to follow a professional career in yachting. The Yachtmaster offshore is obtained by examination which involves exercises, challenges and tasks from any part of the syllabus to demonstrate the ability and confidence of the skipper.

We help you prepare for the exam look at your strengths and weaknesses. We can then build a on the areas that need developed to put you in the best position for the exam.  This is typically 4-5 days depending on the breadth of experience.

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Commercial Endorsment for professional skippers

Commercial endorsment, authorizing the management of vessels up to 200gt for commercial uses, may be obtained for all types of RYA certificates – RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean. Commercial endorsment is issued by the British government's Ma­ritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

Certificates to RYA Yachtmaster Coastal with commercial endorsement are valid for recreational and commercial vessels up to 24 meters length, permissions differ in navigation and distance from shore.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates with commercial endorsement are valid for recreational and commercial vessels up to 200gt, distance of 150 miles from a safe haven, respectively indefinitely. This certificate is then used as a basis for further qualification levels (MCA Officer of the Watch, MCA's Chief Mate, Master 500GT and 3000GT) that allow you to work professionally on vessels up to 3000gt.

This is the British system, officially valid on ships under the British flag. Higher certificates (Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean) with commercial endorsement are commonly recognized as sufficient qualification in many other states. To obtain internationally recognized commercial endorsement it is necessary to complete STCW courses. But it is always necessary to ask the local authorities about specific conditions of the flag state and the territorial waters.

Commercial endorsement is valid generally for 5 years (skippers over 65 years must renew their medical certificate more often). Toobtain the commercial endorsement you will need:

• Completed application RYA / MCA
• A certificate of medical examination according to the standards of MCA
• Survival at sea course. Recognised courses are RYA Basic Sea Survival, ISAF Sea Survival Training or standard STCW courses.
• „Professional Practices and Responsibilities“ online course ( more infoabout the online course )

If you are interested in obtaining the Commercial endorsment please contact us. For more detailed informations about the Commercial endorsment visit the RYA website

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This unique, premium qualification has been developed by Richard Baggett , one of the world’s top yachting instructors, and his highly experienced team at UKSA. The course is constantly monitored and adapted to ensure it remains relevant and always covers the current requirements for you to start working in the industry straight away. UKSA’s highly regarded Yachtmaster opens up the most opportunities for employment within the maritime sector. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, working on superyachts, flotilla, tug boats, and employment in the Merchant Navy.

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Please note:  On occasion your sea phases may involve travelling outside of the UK. Therefore, to avoid restricting sailings we highly recommend that all Professional Yachtmaster Offshore students/Cadets are vaccinated against Covid-19 with the current maximum number of doses.

  Please note this is not mandatory in order to complete the course but a recommendation.

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• RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail) or RYA Yachtmaster Coastal (Sail)
• RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
• RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
• Elementary First Aid
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• RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities

Commercial Endorsement

To work professionally within the maritime industry, you must be commercially endorsed. To commercially endorse your RYA Yachtmaster Certification at the end of your training, you will need to complete the RYA application for Commercial Endorsement Form, but you will gain all qualifications needed to commercially endorse your ticket during training.

Entry requirements

You must have an ENG1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea (click  here   for more details) and to enable you to apply for your RYA Commercial Endorsement (click  here  for more details). We recommend all students secure this before attending a course.

There are no other pre-requisites necessary to start the course. All that we ask is that you have enough sailing experience to know that you want a life at sea. If you don’t have any previous experience, we recommend you talk to our course advisors on  +44 (0)1983 203038  or  [email protected]

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UKSA is committed to making training and qualifications accessible to those who have the desire to succeed in a yachting or watersports career. Funding could be available for this Yachtmaster course. To see a full list of all of our funding options visit our  funding opportunities page  or call us to talk about your options with our experienced course advisers on  +44 (0)1983 203038 .

Frequently asked questions

How to get a commercial skipper’s license

The recommended route to obtaining a commercial skippers license is to do two training courses which consist of the Day Skipper Shorebased course and the Day Skipper Practical course. These are both included in the Professional Yachtmaster offshore course. The first covers the theory and knowledge-based training, such as meteorology, navigation, pilotage techniques and collision regulations; the second is putting this theory into practice in addition to developing the practical skippering skills of crew management, boat handling, practical pilotage and passage making.

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A Yachtmaster is a person with a wealth of maritime knowledge who can cope with plain sailing and motor cruising and is also able to cope in demanding situations. Our Yachtmaster offshore qualification is recognised and respected all around the world and is the ultimate aim of many skippers, both professional and recreational.

Who are the RYA?

The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) are the national body for dinghy, yacht and motor cruising, all forms of sail racing, RIBs and sports boats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative for inland waterways cruising.

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• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Endorsement

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Yachtmaster 200GT & 150NM Limited)

An RYA Offshore certifies an individual as competent to captain a vessel up to 24m in length and no more than 200 Gross Tonnes. The offshore certification is applicable passages during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.

The Yacht master offshore consists of two components:

• Yachtmaster Offshore Theory 
• Yachtmaster Offshore Practical 

Both components can be done on an individual basis but in order to achieve a commercial endorsement for the yachtmaster offshore certificate of competency, both the theory and practical examinations must be passed.

Yachtmaster Offshore Requirements:

In order to be eligible to take the Yachtmaster Offshore practical exam, candidates must meet the minimum sea time requirements.

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore minimum sea time prerequisites are as follows:

• 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500GT
• 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA
• 2500 miles on yachts up to 500GT
• 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper

If a candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence for a different vessel type (Ie. power or sail) then the above prerequisites are adjusted as indicated on the RYA's Yacht Master Offshore Exam page.

Yachtmaster Offshore Course Breakdown

The Yachtmaster Offshore course consists of a 40-hour (minimum) theory course (excluding exam time), 5 days of practical training and preparation followed by a 2-day practical examination.

Yachtmaster Offshore Theory:

The following topics are covered during the Yachtmaster Offshore theory course:

• Position fixing,
• Course shaping and plotting,
• Tidal knowledge,
• Use of almanacs and admiralty publications,
• Electronic position finding equipment,
• Taking and interpreting forecasts,
• Plotting weather systems,
• Weather predictions using a barometer.
• Certificate issuing criteria

Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Online

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory can be studied in an online or virtual distance learning format. The online version of the course allows students to work through the training content at their own pace, which may benefit those who are working with little time off.

Yachtmaster Offshore Practical

Although there is no formal training course leading up to the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical exam, it is common for yacht crew to complete a practical training course, leading up to the exam. This may vary slightly between schools but should be done at an RYA accredited center.

The exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS, meteorology and signals.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Exam:

A valid GMDSS-approved SRC Radio Operators Certificate and a First Aid Certificate are requirements for the RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The Elementary First Aid Certificate as acquired during STCW Basic Training is an accepted version. For recreational sailors, an RYA First Aid certificate is sufficient.

In addition to this, candidates need to ensure that they have met the minimum sea time prerequisites as highlighted above.

Practical Exam Assessment:

The exam will include an assessment of:

• The candidate's skills as a captain,
• Boat handling ability
• General seamanship,
• Navigation planning and execution
• Safety awareness and procedures
• Knowledge of the IRPCS,
• Meteorology,
• Lights, shapes, sounds, and other signals.

Practical Exam Duration:

• 8-12 hours for 1 candidate,
• 10-18 hours for 2 candidates.
• No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours and no more than four candidates can be examined in one 2-day session.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate

Students who pass their Yachtmaster Offshore practical and theory examinations will be awarded an RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate of competency. It is important to understand that CoC is a recreational license until it is commercially endorsed by the MCA.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commerical Endorsement

In order to commercially endorse your Yachtmaster offshore certificate, you will need to submit the following:

• Original Yachtmaster Offshore certificate
• RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
• an RYA commercial endorsement application form
• Your original, completed ML5, ENG1 , or an ENG1 equivalent medical form.
• A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator's Certificate .
• A passport-sized photo with your name on the back
• The application fee

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore License

A license card/ book will be provided to those who pass the relevant Yachtmaster offshore examinations. The license will include a photo, and details about the license holder, and will also include information about the endorsements associated with the license.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Training School Locations

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Commercial Endorsements

A Commercial Endorsement (CE) can be added to several MCA / RYA Certificates of Competence / Qualifications,  enabling the certificate holder to use their qualification on commercial vessels and comply with the MCA Small Craft Codes of Practice.

Which Certificates of Competence can be Commercially Endorsed?

The certificates that can be commercially endorsed fall into two groups. There are seven MCA / RYA Certificates of Competence that can be commercially endorsed:

• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Power Certificate of Competence
• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail Certificate of Competence
• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Certificate of Competence
• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power Certificate of Competence
• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Sail Certificate of Competence
• MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Power Certificates of Competence
• MCA / RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence

There are also three RYA course options that can lead to a commercial endorsement:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Dayskipper Sail & RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
• RYA Dayskipper Motor & RYA Day Skipper Shorebased

Each qualification or Certificate of Competence will allow the holder to carry out different types of work. The process for commercially endorsing any of the above MCA / RYA qualifications or Certificates of Competence is the same.

What Certificates do I need for a commercial Endorsement?

• The certificate you wish to endorse (see list above)
• RYA Sea Survival  or
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• RYA Short Range Certificate (GMDSS/Marine Radio) or higher
• ENG1 or ML5 Medical from a Doctor
• RYA PPR- Professional Practices and Responsibilities

Having collected the above four certificates you can apply for a commercial endorsement simply by filing in the commercial endorsement application form , attaching originals of your certificates and sending the whole lot off to the RYA with the relevant fee.

Is First Aid required for a Commercial Endorsement?

To remain legal, you will also need to hold the relevant level of First Aid Certificate .

How long is a Commercial Endorsement Valid for?

The commercial endorsement is valid for five years (assuming your other certificates are kept in date). If, during that time, you pass another RYA course or MCA Certificate of Competence that can be commercially endorsed, then your commercial endorsement can be carried across free of charge.

The commercial endorsement is required by anyone who intends to use their qualification or certificate of competence commercially, including charter skippers, delivery skippers, sail or motor cruising instructors, Advanced Powerboat Instructors, sea safari skippers, wind farm skippers, the offshore industry, professional race crew, deck officers, super yacht crew, work-boat skippers and so on.

What is an STCW Endorsement

If you are working overseas then you may benefit from adding a STCW Endorsement to your Yachtmaster Offshore and/or Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence.

To add an STCW Endorsement you require the 4 basic safety modules

• STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)*
• STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
• STCW Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (FPFF)
• STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)

The STCW convention requires Personal Survival Techniques and Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention certificates to be refreshed every five years.

* STCW Elementary First Aid may be replaced by the higher level STCW Medical First Aid

If you submit certificates for the STCW endorsement at the same time as applying for your commercial endorsement there will be no additional fee. If you wish to add the STCW endorsement after your commercial endorsement has been issued an additional fee applies.

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Process the Commercial Endorsement

In this article we want to outline the necessary steps to process the Commercial Endorsement of a RYA degree what would be to move from a recreational title to a professional.

What the RYA says:

What is a commercial endorsement?

A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for small commercial vessels.

A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement.

Which certificates can be commercially endorsed?

The following certificates may request a commercial endorsement:

Course completion certificates:

• RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (only if issued before 1 January 2005)
• RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate supported by a Day Skipper shorebased course completion certificate.

Certificates of competence:

• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence

In addition, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence can receive the  STCW endorsement .

Which certificate do I need?

The MCA codes of practice classify British-flagged commercial yachts according to the type of yacht and the waters in which they operate. You can consult the MCA staff requirements table.

Professional Practices and Responsibilities course (PPR)

The PPR is an online course that is done from home through a recognized RYA center and since April 2012 it has been a requirement to complete the course.

All new applicants for approval must take the course before submitting their application.

Holders of existing commercial endorsements who obtained their endorsement before April 2012 should take the course before their next revalidation.

How do I apply for a commercial endorsement?

Send the following items to RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA:

• Your  original certificate
• Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate   PPR Course
• A commercial endorsement  application form
• Original ML5 or  ENG1 medical fitness certificate 
• A copy of your  STCW  Personal Survival Techniques
• Copy of your RYA Marine Radio  SRC Certificate or other acceptable  GMDSS Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate.
• Passport sized  photo with your name on the back
• The  application fee

The Medical Certificate must be recognized by the RYA/ MCA. There is one in English, ENG1.

For Spaniards it is best , once the Basic Traning is completed and the Maritime Booklet is processed, to do the Medical checkup of the ISM (Social Marine Institute), which is recognized by all countries that signed the Agreement STCW95.

The PPR is an online course that is done from home through a recognized RYA center.

Once you have all the necessary certificates, you must complete the “Appliction for Commercial Endorsement”, and send it to RYA. As you will see, by not working in the UK territorial waters, we have to present the 4 STCW modules.

If you already have all the certificates before processing the Yachtmaster Title, you can send everything together (usually done by the examiner once passed the exam), and in this way the RYA sends the certificate with the Commercial Endorsement.

But usually, what to do, is first to process the title of Yachtmaster, and once all necessary certificates have been obtained, the Application Form is filled and the Commercial Endorsement is processed.

Re-validating your commercial endorsement

All commercial endorsements must be revalidated every five years by testing at least 150 days of actual maritime service on appropriate vessels during the previous five years, and be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate.

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RYA commercial endorsement

What certificates can i commercially endorse.

Commercial Endorsement is required to  work , as skipper, on a British flagged vessel that takes “paying passengers”. A commercial vessel can be defined as:

“A motor or sailing vessel in commercial use (i.e. Charter) for sport or pleasure, carrying no cargo and not more than 12 paying passengers.”

You are able to apply for a Commercial Endorsement on any of the following qualifications:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Advanced Powerboat   Certificate of Competence
• RYA Day Skipper Practical (Power or Sail). You must have completed RYA Day Skipper Theory too
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence

How do I apply for commercial endorsement?

Send the following items to RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA:

• ENG1 or ML5 medical .
• Your original certificate that you intend to get commercially endorsed.
• Professional Practices and Responsibilities course , known as PPR. Note, that the PPR qualification lasts for life.
• Commercial endorsement  application through the RYA.
• Sea survival certificate

Note: If you hold STCW Basic Safety Training certificates then by sending in STCW plus 1-4 above

STCW upgrade to Master 200GT

If you hold all four  elements of the STCW Basic Safety training modules (Fire Fighting, Sea Survival, Elementary First Aid and PSSR) then you can apply for the STCW Master 200 endorsement. With an STCW endorsement your certificate of competence will be endorsed with the term “Master of Yachts 200GT”. With the STCW endorsement  your qualification allows you to skipper a UK registered vessel upto 200GT, which could be larger than 24m.

How long does commercial endorsement last?

All commercial endorsements are  required to be renewed every five years . To renew your commercial endorsement please use this link . You will need to be in the possession of:

• A valid ENG1 or ML5 medical certificate
• Your original certificate
• Passport photo

If you have any questions relating to RYA Commercial Endorsement then feel free to  contact us

What can I do with my Commercial Endorsement

Once you have commercially endorsed your RYA certificate, you are able to use the certificate commercially. The following describes what you can do with each certificate:

Powerboat level 2 – Allows you to work in Category 6 waters: within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(s) and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight

Advanced Powerboat (with 12 months of relevant experience) – Allows you to work in Category 6 waters, within 3 miles from a nominated departure point(s) and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight

Advanced Powerboat (with two years of relevent experience) – Allows you to work in Category 6 – 3 waters, up to 20 miles from a safe haven, day or night.

RYA Day Skipper Practical & Sail (Power or Sail): Allows you to work in Category 5 and 6 waters, within 20 miles from a nominated departure point in favourable weather and daylight.

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal : Allows you to work in Category 6 – 3 waters, ip to 20 miles from a safe haven, day or night.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore : Allows you to work in Category 1 waters, up to 150 miles from a safe haven

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean : Allows you to work in Category 0 waters, Unrestricted service

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158) available from the webshop (see right).

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams can be taken under sail or power and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. The candidate or a training centre provides the boat and the RYA provides an examiner. Note: All qualifying sea time and passages must be gained on vessels appropriate to the type of exam i.e. gained in sailing vessels for a sail exam and power vessels for a power exam.

There is no formal training course leading up to the exam, but those who have not previously taken RYA courses often find it useful to book themselves in for some informal training at an RYA centre prior to their exam. This training can be tailor-made to your specific needs and helps to fill any gaps in your knowledge that may become apparent.

The exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS, meteorology and signals.

Boats used for exams

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.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• can provide a boat
• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• hold an SRC (Short Range Certificate) or higher level GMDSS radio operators qualification
• hold a valid first aid certificate
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

Additionally if not on the boat, you will need to bring to the exam:

• laminated or waterproof charts
• GPS set (may be hand held)
• tide tables
• pilotage information for the local area, eg pilot books, port information etc
• plotting instruments.
• Photographic ID card or document, such as a passport or driving licence

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 .

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RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA’s Sail Cruising Logbook (code G158) available from APY.  For more detials on the qualifying milage and passages click here .  The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS (collision regulations), meteorology and signals. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and theory courses up to Yachtmaster™ Offshore level.

What to Bring

Arrive RHKYC at 1000hrs and finishing at some time around 1600hrs the following day depending on the number of candidates.

Students require to bring the following (see FAQs for more detials):

• Lightweight sleeping bag or equivalent and pillow.
• Clothes suitable for 5 days sailing.
• Kit backed into a soft bag ( no hard suitcase).
• Weather proof clothing suitable for the time of year.
• Footwear such as deck shoes or trainers with good grip.

We can supply the school yacht at the standard charter rate or you can use your own yacht but it must be between 7m (23ft) and 24m (78ft) LOA and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA book Cruising Yacht Safety (code C8). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications and be efficiently crewed, as the examiner will not take part in the management or take any responsibility for the boat during the exam.

The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course.

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Commercial endorsement of your rya qualification, australian flagged vessels.

Marine Orders 505 has been updated in 2022 to formally recognise the RYA qualifications as the official pathway to obtain the Australian SailMaster Qualification, this is scheduled to become effective from the 1st of January 2023, and until that time holders of the RYA Certificate of Competence are allowed to operate commercially under Marine Exemption Orders 18.

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Sailing master offshore (inland, inshore, and outside inshore).

• RYA Commercially Endorsed Certificate of Competency
• Short Range Radio Operators Certificte of Proficiency issued by ACMA (or higher qualification)
•       Coxswains Grade 1 NC Certificate of Competency
•       Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Certificate of Competency
•       Maritime Training Package MARC037
•       RYA Diesel Engine course and the Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling course
•       RYA Diesel Engine course and the RYA Level 2 Powerboat course

British Flagged Vessels

• RYA qualification commercially endorsed
• Complete the PPR course.
• Pass the Required Medical
• Have a VHF Certificate of Proficiency

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Yachtmaster certificates of competence, new zealand flagged vessels.

• Complete and pass the Royal Yacht Association (RYA) yachtmaster offshore or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• Meet the minimum sea service requirements (which match the RYA Yachtmaster seatime requirements)
• Pass approved training in commercial competencies by completing the required sections of a training record book
• Have current certificates for the required ancillary proficiencies (First Aid, Radio, survival craft, Fire Fighting)
• Pass the final exam for Maritime New Zealand
• Prove that you are a fit and proper person
• Be medically fit and have good eyesight
• Be at least 18 years old.

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The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification is one of the most prestigious and respected sailing qualifications in the world. It is a testament to your skills and experience as a skipper, and it opens up a world of opportunities for professional sailing careers. If you are planning to skipper a commercial vessel, you will need a commercial endorsement for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification. This includes vessels such as charter yachts, day sailing boats, and work boats.

Comercial endorsement for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

A commercial endorsement for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification is a great opportunity for those who want to turn their sailing skills into a profession.

There are two kinds of commercial endorsement for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification: STCW 78 endorsement and non-STCW endorsement.

Which commercial endorsement do I need?

The acceptability of your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification for commercial endorsement will depend on your nationality, the size and flag state of the vessel, and the area where the vessel will be operating commercially. The RYA can tell you which qualifications are required for UK flagged vessels, but you will need to contact a specialist lawyer or, in some cases, the local harbourmaster’s office to check whether your Yachtmaster Offshore qualification is acceptable for the specific vessel and area of operation you are interested in.

In many cases, you will need a professional qualification issued by your country of origin or that of the vessel’s flag state in order to operate a commercial vessel. This is because each country has its own maritime laws and regulations, and the requirements for commercial skippers can vary from country to country.

Even if you have a commercial endorsement for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification, this may not be enough to meet the requirements of all countries. For example, if you are planning to work as a commercial skipper on a vessel flagged in Spain, you will need to obtain a certificate of competence issued by the Dirección General de la Marina Mercante.

The best way to find out what qualifications are required for a particular country or vessel is to contact the relevant maritime authority. You can also find information on the websites of many maritime authorities.

Kinds of commercial endorsement

There are two kinds of commercial endorsement for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification: STCW 78 endorsement and non-STCW endorsement. The STCW 78 endorsement is for holders of an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean Certificate of Competence working under non-UK maritime authorities. The RYA strongly recommends that you choose the STCW 78 endorsement, as it is more widely accepted internationally.

Non-STCW commercial endorsement

To apply for a non-STCW commercial endorsement, you will need to send the following items to the RYA:

• Your original certificate
• Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
• A commercial endorsement application form
• Your original, completed ML5 Medical Report Form or ENG1 medical fitness form a photocopy of your ML5 if version MSF 4112 REV 02/23 or ENG1 Medical will be accepted

If you hold the following certificate from the Spanish Instituto Social de la Marina, you can supply a photocopy as proof of medical fitness: Certificado Médico de Aptitud para Embarque.

• A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or a GMDSS Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate.
• A passport sized photo with your name on the back
• The application fee

STCW commercial endorsement

To apply for an STCW commercial endorsement, you will need to send the following items to the RYA:

• Your original RYA certificate of competence certificate
• Your original, completed ENG1 medical fitness form. A photocopy of your ENG1 Medical will be accepted.
• A copy of the following STCW certificates: Personal Survival Techniques STCW 78 (STCW A-V1/1-1), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-V1/1-4), Elementary First Aid (STCW A-V1/1-3) and Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (A-V1/1-2).

If you hold the following certificate from the Spanish maritime authority, you can supply a copy as proof that you hold the required STCW certificates: Certificado de Especialidad de Formación Básica en Seguridad Marítima

• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate.

If you hold the following certificate from the Spanish maritime authority, you can supply a copy as proof that you hold the required GMDSS certificates: Certificado de Operador Restringido del SMSSM or Certificado de Operador General del SMSSM

Professional Practices and Responsibilities course

Since April 2012 it has been a requirement for commercial endorsement holders to take the online RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities course (PPR).

All new applicants for the endorsement must take the course prior to submitting their application.

How do I apply for a Yachtmaster commercial endorsement?

You will need to complete the commercial endorsement application form and send this to the following address, together with the items from one of the lists above.

RYA Certification RYA House Ensign Way Hamble Hampshire SO31 4YA

At the time of writing, the fee for applying for a commercial endorsement is £40.00 There is an additional STCW endorsement fee of £15.00 if you need this option. You will need to pay these fees directly to the RYA when you apply for your commercial endorsement.

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Exam

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:

• A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage providing all relevant details.
• Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passage, out of sight of land showing that the candidate has navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids. The records must include as a minimum, planning, reduction and plotting of a sun run meridian altitude sight and a compass check carried out using the bearing of the sun, moon, a star or planet.

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:

• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

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.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean exam pre-requisites