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Course Dates
- Course Provided by Pacific Sailing School
- Located at The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
- Course certificate, exam and course materials included
Next Steps
Fast Track RYA Yachtmaster Program
Listed here are the steps from beginner to RYA Yachtmaster. You can enter at any level and our sailing advisors are here to advise where to start depending on your knowledge level and experience.
The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper.
There are a number of RYA navigation courses that will help you prepare for your exam. Many RYA Yachtmaster candidates also choose to book themselves into an RYA training centre for some specialised exam preparation training, but this is not compulsory.
Australian Sailing Keelboat Program
The knowledge to skipper and navigate your own Keelboat by day on sheltered waters.
Start Crewing
- 4 x 3-hour practical lessons
- 1 x theory and social evening
Start Helming
- 4 x 3-hour practical lessons
- 1 x theory and social evening
Start Skippering
- 2 x 6 hour practical days which are best to do just before your 5 day practical
- 1 x theory and social evening
RYA Day Skipper Virtual/eLearning Theory
- 8 x3-hour virtual sessions plus 40 hours eLearning, plus exams
RYA Day Skipper Practical
- 5 day/4 night liveaboard course
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Virtual/eLearning Theory
- 6 x3-hour virtual sessions plus 40 hours eLearning, plus exams
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
- 5 day/4 night liveaboard course
Marine Radio Licence Course
- 6 hours eLearning + 3 hour practical/exam
ISAF/Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course
- 6-hours eLearning + 3 hour practical drills (pool and flares0
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation and Exam
- 4 day liveaboard preparation + 1 day exam
RYA Competent Crew Practical – 5 day/4 night liveaboard Course
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
RYA Day Skipper Virtual/eLearning Theory
RYA Day Skipper Practical – 5 day/4 night liveaboard course
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Virtual/eLearning Theory
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical – 5 day/4 night liveaboard course
Marine Radio Licence Course
Australian/World Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation and Exam (5 days liveaboard)