The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Course (Sail) is an intensive five-day liveaboard programme designed to prepare experienced sailors for the prestigious RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence examination. This course refines the advanced sailing, navigation and skippering skills expected of a Yachtmaster, ensuring candidates are fully prepared for one of the most respected practical examinations in the boating industry.

Delivered by experienced RYA Yachtmaster Instructors and professional yacht captains, the course combines realistic offshore passages, mock examination scenarios and intensive one-to-one coaching. With a maximum instructor-to-candidate ratio of 3:1, every candidate receives individual guidance throughout the preparation week.

Course topics include:
Advanced skippering techniques
Yacht handling under sail
Close-quarters manoeuvring under power
Marina handling and berthing
Advanced sail trim and sail management
Passage planning and execution
Coastal and offshore navigation
Pilotage by day and night
Blind navigation and restricted visibility
Tidal planning and secondary port calculations
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS)
Man overboard recovery under sail
Anchoring and mooring techniques
Heavy weather seamanship
Emergency procedures
Yacht management and command
Crew leadership and decision making
Mock Yachtmaster examination exercises