Pass Your | Yachtmaster

Before you can sit for the exam, you must meet these minimum criteria:

: 2,500 nautical miles at sea, with at least half in tidal waters. Sea Time : At least 50 days at sea. Passages : 5 passages over 60 miles, including: Two passages as skipper . Two passages conducted overnight . Pass Your Yachtmaster

Experienced examiners and candidates recommend focusing on these key areas to ensure a pass: Before you can sit for the exam, you

: An in-date First Aid certificate and a Short-Range VHF Radio certificate. Top Tips for Exam Success Two passages conducted overnight

To pass your RYA Yachtmaster exam, you must demonstrate a higher level of professionalism and leadership than previous certifications. The exam typically lasts 8–12 hours and assesses your ability to safely skipper a vessel up to 150 miles offshore.

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