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This is an advanced course in offshore passage planning, navigation and big yacht handling for the prestigious Asian Yachtmasters Offshore Yachtmaster - International Certificate of Competency. Essentially, a ocean going yacht handling course for skippers of yachts, competent helmsmen and sea going crew members. As we are reaching the higher levels of yacht handling it is necessary for participants to complete the Coastal Yachtmaster - Theory Syllabus and have acquired the experience and proficiency in the subjects covered by the Level 4 - Practical Syllabus and all the lower AY Levels of Competency
Practical work will be assessed on a continuous basis and signed off by your AY Instructor and an oral interview with short written papers will be used as the basis for theory assessment.
Level 4 Course Completion Certificates will be awarded by the AY Instructor or the Principle of the Sailing School to students as the Practical and Theory Sections are completed.
The holder of a Offshore Yachtmaster - International Certificate of Competency is an experienced yachtsman, competent to master ocean-going sailing or motor yachts on offshore and ocean passages which can be completed with or without the use of Celestial navigation. In order to take a yacht to sea in safety the skipper of a offshore yacht must demonstrate and possess a high standard of seamanship knowledge.
The
Offshore Yachtmaster - Certificate of Competency
(up to 40m LOA)
Will be awarded by a AY Examiner after a One-day Assessment and the Level 4 Practical and Level 3 Coastal Yachtmaster Theory Sections have been satisfactorily completed.
OFFSHORE YACHTMASTER - ONE DAY ASSESSMENT
Offshore Yachtmasters (Up to 40m LOA) Candidates must present 25,000 nm logged sea mile evidence or at least five (5) seasons experience and have completed at least one long (2500nm) ocean passage before assesment.
He/she will satisfactorily complete the whole of Section A - Level 4 Practical Syllabus (Below), demonstrating a competent, realistic and purposeful approach to sailing, including man overboard procedures.
They will, whilst afloat and ashore, satisfactorily answer relevant questions on Section B – L3 Coastal Theory. Individual items of the syllabus and endorsements can be signed off by a AY Examiner to the level of certification required (eg. Motor MY or Sailing SY, Boat Length and navigation methods) during the assessment period.
