RYA Yachtmaster

RYA Yachtmaster Preparation & Exam

The RYA Yachtmaster certificate is held in high regard throughout the world.

The examination tests the ability to both navigate and handle a yacht safely and efficiently.

Candidates gaining the certificate can apply for endorsement to use their skills commercially, and also consider venturing into Instruction of RYA Courses !

It is highly recommended candidates undergo a preparation for the exam. Here the instructor will initially assess you abilities, and together with you build on your strengths and improve on any weak areas.

There will be a great emphasis on safety critical aspects and manoeuvring in confined areas under both power and sail.

At the conclusion of the prep you will receive an honest debrief, leaving to you to continue with the exam if you feel ready to do so.

After the prep of 3 days the pre-booked examiner will join the boat.

Each candidate will be given between 8 and 12 hours to demonstrate their abilities as skipper of the yacht, as requested by the examiner.

Please note that the exam fee is now £181 for YM Coastal and £210 for YM Offshore (payment to the examiner).

The costs below cover preparation for the candidate(s) and use of the vessel for the exam.

The training boat, Driac (pronounced Dry-ack) is a classic yacht built in 1930 operating out of Milford Haven.

She is bermudian rigged and fully modern in the way she sails, but has the atmosphere and character which can only be experienced in a classic wooden sailing vessel.

She has only 5 berths so you will never have more than a 4:1 teaching ratio.

Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales is one of the great natural harbours of the world, with its busy port, marinas, quiet anchorages, dramatic coast and islands to visit.

The Haven is also perfectly placed for cruising the Pembrokeshire coast.