5 day(s)
English
Included
Intensive 5-day advanced prep course followed by a 2-day practical exam
Globally recognised RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification
Training by an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor
Focus on refining high-level navigation, seamanship, and skippering skills
Sleep aboard the training vessel throughout the 7 days
€ 1941.74
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The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Prep Course is an intensive 5-day advanced training program designed for experienced sailors preparing for the demanding 2-day practical RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Globally recognised as the pinnacle of sailing qualifications, the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate allows sailors to skipper yachts on coastal and offshore passages without limitation. Whether you're an amateur aiming to reach the highest level of seamanship or a professional seeking new maritime career opportunities, this course equips you with the confidence, precision, and expertise required to perform at exam level.
Led by an expert RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, the prep course focuses on evaluating your existing skills, refining your boat handling, navigation, tidal work, pilotage, crew management, and decision-making under pressure. You are expected to arrive with strong sailing experience and advanced theory knowledge, including proficiency in COLREGS, passage planning, and tidal calculations. Over the week, any gaps are identified and strengthened to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed in the practical exam immediately following the course.
Five days of training with an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor
Use of the training vessel for both the prep course and exam
Accommodation onboard the vessel for the full duration
Gratuities
Meals and drinks
Yachtmaster Offshore exam fee
Examiner’s travel and meal expenses
Personal travel insurance
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
Public transportation nearby
Keep personal essentials
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Just completed the 13 week yachtmaster course with irish offshore sailing. Thougherly enjoyed the whole course. The quality of the training is to a very high standard. Ronans enthuasm and passion for sailing and teaching raised the bar and brought out the best in all the students. The Course was very very well run and a fantastic experience giving myself and others a new exciting career path. Highly recommend doing the 13 week course!!
I completed the 13 week yachtmaster course with IOS. The tuition was to a very high standard throughout the course, leaving us very prepared for the final exam. All instructors were very knowledgeable and passionate about sailing. Special thanks to Ronan who's enthusiasm and love of sailing was a highlight of the course. Would highly recommend this school for either Yachmaster or any of their sailing courses :) Thanks guys!
Just completed 13 week yachtmaster course with IOS, also did courses in the past. Consistently high quality tuition, with instructors who are passionate about sailing and passing their knowledge. Special call out to Ronan, the school owner who puts his heart and sole into everything he touches. The boats are well used, so don’t expect 5 star luxury, the money is put into the things that matter, quality instruction, the food and safety.
Great 'Scottish islands' cruise/milebuilder on Desert Star with David Hanks as a skipper. The wind were not in our favor to reach Scotland but the trip was worthwhile nonetheless.
The owner, Ronan, is a really good teacher and very knowledgeable, but unfortunately was only there for last 2 days of the course. Course was good overall but the division of time at the helm was left to the students - if you waited for the instructor to tell you to take a place you missed out. If you did miss out though you can do an additional day for €300. Best thing if taking this course would be to check how much time Ronan was going to be teaching on a course and pick whatever dates he is most available. Can be a problem with successful businesses as they expand that it is difficult to keep everything at the high level set originally.
