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- Start date:Oct 20, 2025 at 9:00 am
- End date:Oct 26, 2025 at 5:00 pm
- Crew Capacity5
- Skill Level RequiredAdvanced
- Course LevelRYA Yachtmaster prep
- LanguageEnglish
- ClimateTemperate
- Vessel TypeSail
- VesselGrand Soleil 43
To obtain the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification, candidates must pass a practical examination of their sailing and skippering ability. You must demonstrate that you can captain a yacht on extended offshore voyages, day or night, safely and competently, dealing with any problems that arise.
At the beginning of the week, you will be assessed on your strengths and weaknesses, and then for the rest of the week we will work with you to improve your practical skills and update your theoretical knowledge… In particular, we are likely to focus on: passage planning, overboard casualty recovery, close quarters boat handling, skippering techniques, navigation in restricted visibility, pilotage and knowledge of the International Collision Regulations.
Before joining the course, you must have theoretical knowledge to the level of the Yachtmaster shore-based theory course, plus RYA Coastal Skipper or equivalent practical levels of skill and experience.
During the exam at the end of the week, the examiner will ask each candidate to skipper the yacht on several short passages and complete several demonstrations of their skippering and sailing skills over the weekend, including all aspects of the yachtmaster theory course.
Previous experience required
Time at sea 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles logged within the previous 10 years, 5 voyages of more than 60 miles, including 2 with overnight stay and 2 as skipper (half of the time at sea to qualify must have been in tidal waters). Current VHF radio operator’s certificate and first aid certificate.
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Andreas Bartels
5 months agoWe chartered a 31.5 Nautilus by Jessica und Daniel by Julio Verne Nautica in Baiona. We had a great time in Galicia - and a perfect service- five stars!!!! Thank you guys for this wunderful experience🤩
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2 months agoPerfect experience with a lot of practice. The instructor was flexible and focused on different skills and ways depending the level and interest of the students. Nice price in a beautiful town to enjoy the views and culture. 100% recommended
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5 months agoI did my RYA Power Boat Level 2 Training with Julio Verne Nautica and really enjoyed it. My instructor was very professional, fun, knowledgeable and importantly patient. I’ll be back for more training.
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Willem Völker
4 months agoI had an amazing week with Julio Verne, especially because of instructor Dani and skipper Manu, with whom I did the Yachtmaster prep and exam. Dani is a highly skilled and experienced sailor, and very dedicated to getting the best out of his trainees (with success, as all of us passed the exam). Manu has a wealth of knowledge on everything from astronavigation to weather systems, and loves explaining them. Highly recommended.