Yachtmaster Fast Track Xpress

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Our Fast Track Yachtmaster program, also known as Yachtmaster Xpress, is a complete series of courses and that will give novices the knowledge, experience, and mileage to be able to complete the RYA Yachtmaster Sail Offshore Exam.

We limit our student intake For the Yachtmaster “Xpress” programme to maximum of 4 in the cohort, although occasionally we may add an additional student during some of the courses – which helps balance out skill sets and expectations. Our combination of RYA courses and sailing/racing/mileage is truly comprehensive, training you no matter whatever your sailing background.

The courses included in the program are:

• RYA Competent Crew

• RYA Day Skipper Theory

• RYA Day Skipper Practical

• RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory

• RYA Coastal Skipper Practical

• RYA SRC VHF Radio

• RYA First Aid

• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

• RYA Radar

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 (optional)

• Yachtmaster Prep Week and Exam

RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR)

SAMPLE PROGRAM – please download here

MODULE 1 INCLUDES (5 weeks):

Dinghy sailing
Competent Crew Practical
Day Skipper Theory
Day Skipper Practical
One Skills Week
VHF Radio
+ possibility to add Power Boat Level 2

MODULE 2 INCLUDES (5 weeks):

1 week of Skills and Skippering
Coastal Skipper Theory
Coastal Skipper Practical
Diesel Engine
First Aid
2 weeks of Mileage
+ possibility to add Power Boat Level 2

MODULE 3 INCLUDES (7 weeks)

this module normally includes at least one week of racing

5 weeks of Mileage
1 week of Regattas
Yachtmaster Prep Week
PPR
2 days Yachtmaster Exam
+ possibility to add Power Boat Level 2

Prerequisites for this course:

17 years old at time of Yachtmaster Exam
A strong desire to sail!
You can order paper or e-books on RYA SHOP – it is not mandatory, but there are several books that might be very usefull before and during your preparation.

Next Steps:

Well, now the world is your oyster…. but maybe after you sail for a while you might want to take the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course and then try your hand at an Ocean passage so that you can sit for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Exam…

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Included	10 RYA Courses ranging from 1 to 5 days each 2500 nautical miles, and several 60+ mile passages Yacht accommodation in a shared cabin during all practical courses Yachtmaster Xpress goodie bag Participation in Caribbean Regattas and their respective training weeks – including the Valentines’ Regatta, the RORC 600, Heineken St. Maarten, and Antigua Sailing Week depending on your program dates Safety kit – although we do recommend you bring your own lifejacket as you will be wearing it every day for 16 weeks… contact us about specific lifejacket requirements Race kit (t-shirts, caps, etc). Open air, waterfront and covered classroom / student common room, with free WIFI. Boat linens and quick dry towel provided weekly Berthing fees, boat fuel, boat water, etc. Boat provisioning basics (coffee, tea, sugar, oil, spices etc.) All RYA course notes, teaching materials and certification per course specifications Yacht charter for the 2 days of examination. Each student is examined for 12 hours during this period. Highly experienced RYA Instructors with varied backgrounds. A minimum of two alternative yachts for experience of different manufacturer’s designs and sailing performance Travel via delivery of sailboats to race starts (St. Maarten, Grenada, St, Barths etc)
Not included	Examination fees for SRC and Yachtmaster exams as these are paid directly to the RYA. Onboard provisioning, shore provisioning and meals or travel ashore. Accommodation during shorebased courses and between courses per your specific program dates Laundry facilities Visas or other required personal travel expenses when going to different countries/islands
Duration	16 weeks of training over an 18 week period
Bring along	Please download Joining Instructions below. We will send out additional information for our Xpress students after the booking
Participants	Minimum of 2 Students – Maximum of 4 Students
Price	On demand (depending on the season and duration)

Please note that we do allow students to join this program at different levels during the three modules for shorter periods on a bespoke plan, depending on their experience and cohort. Please enquire should you be interested!

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