RYA yachtmaster power & sail passages

RYA Definition of a Passage for Yachtmaster sail and power exams

  1. Qualifying passages for Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore should be non
    stop by the shortest navigable route with no change of skipper. Passages
    such as recognised races which may not comply exactly with these
    requirements may be submitted to the RYA for approval before the voyage.
  2. Trainee skippers undertaking 60 mile passages are strongly advised to
    obtain a Coastal Skipper qualification first.

  3. For Ocean passages the following definition will apply.
    “Throughout the passage the candidate must have acted in a responsible
    capacity either in sole charge of a watch or as a skipper”.

  4. Ocean candidates may take their sights on a shorter passage than the
    qualifying passage. The examiner will determine whether the candidate is
    competent at astro navigation.

Examiners are responsible for establishing the level of a candidates competence
during the exam. Where a candidate’s qualifying mileage is doubtful examiners will
question the candidate carefully.

Completing qualifying passages is important for new yachtmaster eligibility criteria.
talk to an RYA Training centre to ensure your sea miles and passages are complete

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