[vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]This combination of theory and practical courses is aiming to prepare experienced skippers for the Yachtmaster Offshore exams.
The duration of the theory course is 6 days ( 09.00 to 18.00 ) and it will be held at our Lygia classroom in Lefkada, followed by a 5 days practical preperation and the exams the duration of which is 1 to 2 days depending on the number of candidates.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][wptb id=2236][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row inverse=””][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1597317734185{margin-top: 5% !important;}”]

• INDIVIDUALS Join our tuition yacht together with other students and learn how to sail in the Ionian combing training with holidays. You will share the yacht with maximum another 4 students plus the instructor . Provisions for breakfast and lunch as well all the expenses of the yacht are included in the price. Accomodation may be shared and sallon berths may be used.
• PRIVATE TUITION For small groups of friends and families who want to learn how to sail together the option of a private tuition is ideal as you won’t share the yacht with someone else except your instructor. Charter a coded vessel from our fleet considering a cabin for your instructor and combine training with holidays. ( fuel, provisions, the cost of the instructor’s meals and mooring fees are not incuded in the price )

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The courses in detail and Pre-requisites in order to participate

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore theory ( classroom )

The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore theory course is a shore based course. This course is an advanced navigation course for experienced skippers who want to expland the knowledge gained during the RYA Day skipper theory course. This course will equip you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. It allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques. This course incudes lots of advanced navagation, advanced meteorology, regulations, advanced chartwork, passage planning as well pilotage.
Our classroom is fully equipped with all the necessary course materials and essential parts and equipment of a yacht where you will be able to familiarize your self with the safety and communication equipment of a yacht.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fionianmode.com%2Fproduct%2Frya-mca-yachtmaster-offshore%2F|title:RYA%20Day%20Skipper%20Theory||” css=”.vc_custom_1597322481505{margin-top: 2% !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1597148285696{margin-top: 5% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore ( PREPARATION & EXAM )

The holders of MCA / RYA Yachtmster Offshore Certificate with commercial endoresement can skipper a commercial yacht >200 gt up to 150 miles from safe heaven day or night.
The MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate is a great achivement for those who want to start a career in yachting as well for recreational sailors who want to expand their knowledge and imrove their skippering skills. The holders of MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore have the option to become instructors as well to progress to the MCA merchant scheme.
The duration of the preparation is 5 days followed by a 1 to 2 days exam depending on the number of candidates. The 5 days preparation is quite intense and is contucted by experienced Yachtmaster instructors to already experienced sailors with deep knowledge of theory. During the preparation your intructor will coach you accordingly in order to fill any gaps and improve any weaknesses of yours.
The duration of the exam is 8 to 12 hours per candidate in which you will have to demonstrate a wide breadth of existing knowledge and skippering skills.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Learn More” color=”danger” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fionianmode.com%2Fproduct%2Frya-mca-yachtmaster-coastal-offshore-theory%2F|title:RYA%20Day%20Skipper%20Theory||” css=”.vc_custom_1597322619842{margin-top: 2% !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”bottom” css=”.vc_custom_1597148285696{margin-top: 5% !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

NEXT STEPS

The holders of a MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate have the option to become instructors as well to progress to the MCA merchant scheme.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1597152849294{margin-top: 5% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]

What’s Included

• Services of experienced RYA instructors

• Yachtmaster theory notes

• All course materials available

• Coffee / tea / snacks during the theory course

• Accommodation on the training yacht throughout the theory and practical courses

• Provisions for meals onboard thoughout the practical preperation

• Fuel, gas, water, mooring fees

• Bed linen, towels
• V.A.T

What’s not included

• Cost of meals during the theory course

• Cost of drinks and meals ashore during the practical preperation

• Cost of transfers and flights to / from our base

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Highlights

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• Combination of theory and practical course

• Navigation and meteorology theory
• Ideal for those who want to start a career as professional skippers

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• Ideal for recreational sailors who want to expand their knowledge and improve their skippering skills
• Prerequisite to become an RYA instructor
• Prerequisite to progress to the MCA merchant scheme

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