Yachtmaster Fast-Track

The Yachtmaster Fast-Track is an all-inclusive program designed to take participants from beginner to Yachtmaster Offshore level.

It covers essential training, from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster Offshore, providing the skills, qualifications, and experience needed for a professional yachting career.

Students gain hands-on training, industry insights, and mentorship from Amy and Nicholas Pretty.

Who is the Course For?

Perfect for absolute novices or sailors looking to fast-track their path to becoming professional skippers. It’s ideal for those seeking a career change or aiming to enter the yachting industry as a charter skipper, delivery captain, or sailing instructor.

Course Content

Competent Crew
Basics of sailing, safety onboard, and crewing techniques.
Day Skipper
Navigation, pilotage, and skippering short passages.
Coastal Skipper
Longer passages, advanced navigation, and boat handling.
Yachtmaster Coastal
Intensive preparation for skippering in coastal waters by day and night.
Yachtmaster Offshore
Offshore passage planning, heavy weather sailing, and advanced navigation.
Career Guidance and Industry Support
Workshops, CV building, and networking with access to industry connections.

Duration

14 to 18 weeks, including intensive training, exam preparation, and skill consolidation.

Pre-course experience

No prior experience needed, but strong commitment and passion for learning required.

Minimum age

18 years old.

What’s included

All RYA Training Courses, Certifications, and Exams Up to Yachtmaster Offshore.
Experience in Victualing the Boat: Hands-on experience in provisioning the yacht for passages.
Accommodation Onboard and Use of Yacht Facilities.
All Safety Equipment, Course Materials, and Onboard Meals.
Exam Fees for Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal, and Yachtmaster Offshore Certifications.
One-on-One Mentorship Sessions with Amy and Nicholas Pretty.
Hassle-Free Sailing: All expenses covered, including fuel and mooring fees.

Outcome

Graduates earn the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, qualifying them for professional roles in the yachting industry.

Participants benefit from Amy and Nicholas Pretty’s mentorship and industry connections, gaining access to job opportunities and career placements within the charter sector.

Price

14999 GBP