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Conversion – Sail to Power
The duration of the preparation is 4 days followed by a 1 to 2 days exam depending on the number of candidates. The 4-day Boat Handling course is quite intense as we look to tweak your knowledge and ability and fill in any gaps or improve any weaknesses. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Conversion from Sail to…
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Yachtmaster Offshore Prep + Exam
The duration of the preparation is 4 days followed by a 1 to 2 days exam depending on the number of candidates. The 4-day “skills & drills” is quite intense as we look to tweak your knowledge and ability and fill in any gaps or improve any weaknesses. The duration of the exam is 8…
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Coastal Skipper
This is a 3 week combination of mile-building, skill development and preparation for the yachtmaster coastal exam. RYA Yachtmaster Coastal This is run over 3 weeks, the first 2 are spent “mile building” followed with a “skills & drills” preparation week prior to taking the exam. It is recommended you have completed your Yachtmaster Theory…
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RYA VHF Marine Radio
The VHF radio is an important piece of safety equipment onboard and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel fitted with a radio either fixed…
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RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities
A compulsory online course for new and re-validating RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.You can take this course anytime prior to your Commercial Endorsement application or renewal. Professional Practices and Responsibilities This compulsory online course takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete. Previous experience Required Course Syllabus
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RYA Essential Seamanship and Navigation
The Essential Navigation and Seamanship course provides a basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety, ideal for anyone new to boating or looking to take the ICC (International Certificate of Competence). We offer this as an online interactive course which takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete. Previous experience Required Course Syllabus covers the following
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Syllabus
Here is a list of all the courses you will need to complete to qualify as a motor boat skipper.
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Motor Boat vs Power Boat
What is the difference between a Powerboat and a Motorboat? At Motor Boat Fast Track we are often asked this question and while there is no precise answer, here are some differences you can consider as guidance. Feature Power Boat Motor Boat Onboard accommodation Not usually Yes, there will be a sleeping facilities on board….
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2025 Courses now open for booking
Beginner to Coastal Yachtmaster – 3 weeks Beginner to Offshore Yachtmaster – 7 weeks Coastal Skipper to Yachtmaster Ocean – 3 weeks Conversion from Sail to Motor – 4 weeks Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore Prep & Exam – 1 week Kick start your Motor Boat adventure
