United Kingdom · Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
RYA Yachtmaster — UK
The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore is the UK gold standard for recreational yacht skippers.
Syllabus: full COLREG 1972, IALA, coastal & offshore navigation, tidal calculations, weather, safety, passage planning, oral exam.
Who should take the Yachtmaster
Skippers with significant sea miles targeting commercial endorsement or long offshore passages.
Topics tested
Practice tests
How to prepare
Master every COLREG rule, practice passage planning and tidal work, take the full COLREG simulation exam repeatedly.