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Yachtmaster Coastal (Power, Sail or Sail Catamaran)

Recreational certificate of competency to command sail or power vessels up to 24 metres up to 60 nm offshore, via a live-aboard course with practical exam.

Description

The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal certificate is a recreational certificate of competency for command of sailing and/or power vessels (or, in a separate version, sailing catamarans) up to 24 metres in length, up to 60 nm offshore in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Key features

  • Live-aboard course: six days for sail, five days for power, including the practical on-water examination
  • Vessels up to 24 metres (78 ft)
  • Range up to 60 nm offshore
  • Intended for recreational use only, not commercial use

Entry requirements (monohull)

  • At least 18 years of age
  • 25 days and 800 miles at sea, including 2 days as watch leader/skipper
  • 12 hours underway on watch at night

Specifications

Vessel lengthup to 24 m (78 ft)
Rangeup to 60 nm offshore
Duration6 days sail / 5 days power
Minimum age18

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