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Yachtmaster Offshore (Power, Sail or Sail Catamaran)

Recreational certificate of competency to command sail or power vessels up to 24 metres, up to 150 nm offshore.

Description

The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing and/or power vessels (or sailing catamarans, in a separate version) up to 24 metres in length, up to 150 nm offshore.

Key features

  • Five days of classroom theory
  • Practical component of six days for sail or five days for power, including the on-water examination
  • Intended for recreational use only, not commercial use

Entry requirements

  • 50 days on board a yacht at sea as active crew
  • Catamaran version: at least 18 years of age, a VHF certificate and 3,000 logged miles, 500 of them on sailing catamarans under 24 m

Specifications

Vessel lengthup to 24 m
Rangeup to 150 nm offshore
Theory5 days
Practical6 days sail / 5 days power

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