
Yachtmaster Fast Track Programme – Power
This course
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track Programme (Sail) is BH Marine Academy's most comprehensive sailing programme, designed for individuals who wish to progress rapidly towards the prestigious RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.
Whether you already hold some sailing qualifications or have accumulated sea miles independently, this intensive programme combines practical training, real-world sailing experience and professional mentoring to develop the knowledge, judgement and seamanship expected of a Yachtmaster.
Unlike many fast-track courses, our programme is not simply about passing an examination. We focus on producing competent, confident skippers capable of safely commanding a sailing yacht in coastal and offshore waters.
Every programme is tailored to your existing qualifications, sea time and future ambitions. Before joining, we will review your sailing logbook and prepare a personalised training plan to ensure you gain the maximum benefit from the programme.
Typical Fast Track Programme
The programme may include:
RYA Day Skipper Practical (if required)
Sea time and mileage building
Coastal cruising and passage making
Night sailing and pilotage
Yacht handling under sail
Yacht handling under power
Marina manoeuvring
Passage planning
Tidal navigation
Heavy weather seamanship
Crew management and leadership
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Yacht maintenance and systems awareness
Yachtmaster examination preparation
Mock examination exercises
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Examination (booked separately with an independent RYA Examiner)
Typical Programme Duration
Approximately 16 days of intensive practical training, together with the qualifying sea time and mileage required by the RYA.
Programmes are individually adapted to reflect previous experience and may be completed over consecutive weeks or split into separate training blocks.
Ready to take the next step? Book your place online or contact BH Marine Academy on 01305 564204 for dates, availability and advice on the right course for you.
Required experience
No formal qualification is required to enquire. The programme is tailored to the candidate's existing qualifications, practical experience and logged sea miles.
Minimum duration
Programme duration is tailored to the candidate's starting level and required qualification pathway.
Minimum age
18 years recommended for candidates following a professional/commercial pathway.
Content
A structured programme combining relevant RYA theory and practical training, sea-mile building, skippering experience, safety training, radio qualifications and Yachtmaster preparation as required by the candidate's starting level.
Certificate issuing criteria
Individual RYA certificates are awarded as each module is successfully completed. The programme prepares eligible candidates for the independent RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence examination.
Format
Blended practical training afloat, shorebased theory, supported study and mileage-building.
Price:
Please contact us for a personalised quotation. Every programme is tailored to your existing qualifications, boating experience and logged sea miles.
Dates: We run courses weekly and availability changes weekly, to get the latest dates live now. Please WhatsApp us on the contact us now or fill in the form. We are very quick to reply.
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