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International Yachtmaster Offshore

What is the IYT Yachtmaster Certificate

• The Yachtmaster Certificate is the most internationally recognized qualification for yachting.

• The Yachtmaster Coastal certification is designed to provide the highest standard of maritime education for the professional and recreational yachtsman and woman. It is a course designed for those who have a basic knowledge and understanding of yachting with minimum on the water experience.

What are the advantages of holding an IYT Yachtmaster Certificate?

• IYT Yachtmaster qualifications are recognised by marine insurance companies worldwide.

• IYT Yachtmaster qualifications give the yachtsman and woman a much increased level of confidence in their ability to handle a yacht due to our intensive level of on the water training.

• IYT Yachtmaster Certificates are accepted by yacht charter companies on a worldwide basis.

What Does The Course Consist Of?

• A comprehensive live aboard course consisting of 6 days for sail or 5 days for power (includes
  the practical exam), incorporating subjects including navigational charts and publications, dead reckoning and estimated position, position fixing, tides, tidal levels and data, pilotage, safety at sea, meteorology and much more. Because the IYT Yachtmaster Coastal course is conducted onboard a yacht it covers such practical seamanship skills as ropework, anchorwork, boat handling, docking, yacht presentation, navigation, passage planning and more.

What Is Required For The IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Exam?

• The course must be completed before applying for the exam.

• Minimum sea time requirements must also have been met before examination.

What Does The Exam Consist Of?

• The exam will be conducted by an Independent IYT Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form
  of an oral and practical test onboard a yacht.

• Candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient ability to handle, dock, and anchor the boat with a required level of confidence.

• Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject contained within the syllabus and to be questioned on any of their yachting experience to date.

• In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards, an IYT Yachtmaster certificate will not be issued. In this case, a confidential report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action that could lead to the successful completion of the course.

• Completion of the IYT Yachtmaster course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

What Are The Minimum Entry Requirements To Apply For The IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Course?

• In order to participate in this course, candidates should have logged 30 days and 800 miles including 2 days as watch leader/captain and 12 hours underway on watch at night.

• Evidence of successful completion of prior approved training courses provided by an accepted and accredited body may allow the mileage requirement to be reduced to 500 nautical miles.

• Candidates may sit the course prior to obtaining the minimum sea time. However, they will
  not be issued their IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate until all the requirements have been
  met.

• Verification of yachting experience must be signed by the captain of the yacht on which the candidate was sailing.

• Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as captain may sign their own entries, but will need independent proof that can be verified by IYT.

How To Apply For Enrollment?

• Candidates may apply to any of the IYT Yachtmaster Schools which may be found on our web site www.yachtmaster.com.

• In order to apply for selection in the IYT Yachtmaster Certification courses, a detailed yachting resume must be sent to your IYT training school for evaluation. (Acceptance onto the course does not automatically guarantee obtaining an IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate.

• All the prerequisites must be fulfilled and satisfactory standards achieved in all the modules).

THE YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE TRAINING PROGRAM (MCA Approved) USCG 17 – DAY MASTER 200 TON

Overview

When it comes to facing the elements at sea, textbook knowledge is no substitute for practical experience.  There is no doubt that aspiring Yachtsmen and women must prepare themselves as much as possible before being able to truly take full responsibility for themselves, their vessels and their crews. IYT Yachtmaster Certification is of vital importance because it is an established and globally recognized measure of competency for the commanding of power and sail vessels. This certification not only makes yachting a pleasure, as it should be, but also a safer pursuit for all those who wish to participate now and in the future.

What is the IYT Yachtmaster Certificate?

• The IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate is a Commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of Competency for operating Yachts.

• The program is an extensive course designed to provide the highest standards of maritime education for both the professional and recreational yachtsman and woman. It is an intensive course designed for experienced crew with sufficient on the water experience.

• This program is not for beginners, proof of the required seatime showing the necessary command endorsed time will be required upon booking.

What are the advantages of holding an IYT Yachtmaster Certificate?

• IYT’s International Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore and Ocean Certificates are recognised
  by 23 Governments Worldwide including the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (M.C.A.) for entry into their “Master of Yachts” Certificate of Competency.

• The IYT Yachtmaster qualifications are recognized by insurance corporations worldwide.

• Yacht owners are always looking for competent crew to command their vessels.

• Holders of the IYT Yachtmaster qualifications are extremely marketable due to their recognized knowledge of nautical studies and proven practical competence.    
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What do the courses consist of?

The program consists of separate modules as outlined below. Each module stands alone and
can be taken individually or together. A number of practical courses are run after each theory module.

• A six day comprehensive high level shore based module with assessment papers
  and written examinations incorporating subjects including navigation, tidal calculations, international collision regulations, pilotage, meteorology, anchoring and berthing, buoyage, safety, passage planning, general ship knowledge and seamanship.

• Candidates are advised that a considerable amount of private study and varied cruising experience is required in addition to the formal instruction provided.  This module takes six days to complete and
  requires a number of written examinations.

• A five day IYT Yachtmaster offshore practical course module is conducted onboard a yacht. This part of the instruction covers seamanship skills such as nautical terms, tides, ropework, anchor work, boat handling, docking, yacht presentation, general yachting skills, weather, navigation and passage planning. This course will be a preparation course for your final IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Examination. This module takes 5 days to finish and can be completed for either a power or sail endorsement.

• A 6 hour Radio Communications module.This module deals with international radio communications and requires a 6 hours of instruction and a final written examination.

• A one day Personal Survival course module which is instructed in compliance to STCW ’95 Code A - VI/1-2 and consists of a half day in a classroom covering subjects such as emergency situations, evacuation, survival craft and rescue boats, personal lifesaving appliances, survival at sea, emergency radio equipment and helicopter assistance. The remainder of the course is spent in a swimming pool performing an actual life raft inflation and inversion and the simulation of other abandon ship procedures. The theory and practical are both followed by an exam.

• A two day Fire Prevention module which is instructed in compliance to STCW ’95 Code A - VI/1-2 including shipboard fire fighting organization, the elements of fire and explosion, types of ignition, fire and smoke detection, breathing apparatus use and automatic alarm system familiarization. IYT Yachtmaster certificate trainees will fight and extinguish actual fires using personal equipment, appliances methods and various agents. The module includes seminar and practical instruction taught by licensed and certified fire fighting professionals.  It takes two days to complete and is followed by a written exam.

• A one day First Aid and CPR course which is instructed in compliance to STCW ‘95 Code A - VI/1-2 and consists of approximately seven hours of theory and practical covering basic First Aid and CPR in marine situations. The course is followed by a written exam.

• A one day Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, which is, instructed to STCW ’95 Code A – VI/1 – 2. The course covers safety on board a boat, types of emergencies, knowledge of shipboard plans, safe working practices etc. and is followed by a written exam.

What is required for my final IYT Yachtmasterexamination?

All of the courses and criteria must be fulfilled before a candidate may apply to take the final certification examination.

What does the final exam consist of?

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  The final exam will be conducted by an Independent IYT Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht (either power or sail).

• Candidates should expect to be examined on any subject covered by the syllabus of the shore based or practical courses and to be questioned on any aspect of their yachting experience to date.

• In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards and/or the candidates’ ability as Captain does not reach the required standard, and/or the prerequisites have not been met for the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore, an IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate will issued in the interim. In this case, and if requested a personal report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action prior to re sitting the exam.

• Completion of the IYT Yachtmaster Certification course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate. For those candidates who have completed the IYT Yachtmaster Practical Course, the Examination will take place immediately following course completion.

What are the minimum entry requirements to complete the IYT YachtmasterOffshore Course?

1. IYT Yachtmaster Candidates must have logged 50 days on board a yacht at sea
   as an active member of the crew to be able to participate in the course. For the purpose of this requirement, a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours.  Parts of a day may not be included in this total, but a day is not invalidated by a candidate leaving the yacht for a few hours during a cruise. The term “at sea” is defined as being on a vessel outside of any harbor - natural or artificial - in which a cruising yacht could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time.

2. Candidates must also have logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea.  This mileage must be logged on genuine cruises or passages but not short day trips. At least 2000 miles must have been completed on coastal voyages and not Ocean crossings. The candidate MUST have considerable time of actual vessel handling.

3. Candidates must have five varied passages with rhumb lines of over 60 miles, two of which the candidate must have been undertaking the duties of captain or watchkeeper during the passage.

4. 30 hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew.  For at least six hours of this night time experience, the candidate must have been acting as the vessel’s captain/watchleader.  “Night,” in this context, is defined as the time between sunset and sunrise.

5. A Current Medical Exam and Eyesight Examination which allows the participant to perform safely the relevant duties on a yacht, including being able to see and distinguish lights and signals of other vessels and navigational marks in typical weather conditions without risk to him/herself, other crewmembers or the safe operation of the vessel.

• Candidates may sit the shore-based course prior to having all the above requirements.

• Verification of the above yachting experience must be original and signed by the Captain of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing.  Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as Captain may sign their own entries but independent verification will be required and checked by IYT.

• Candidates are selected based on their yachting experience and nautical knowledge.  (Acceptance onto the course does not automatically guarantee obtaining an IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate.  All the prerequisites must be fulfilled and satisfactory standards achieved in all the modules).

What certificates are received at the end of the entire course?

Those completing the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore program will receive the following:

1. The IYT YachtmasterOffshore - Shore Based Certificate

2. Radio Communications Certificate

3. Basic Sea Survival Certificate (S.T.C.W. 95)
   • Fire Fighting Certificate (S.T.C.W. 95)
   • First Aid Certificate (S.T.C.W. 95)
   • Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (S.T.C.W. 95)
   • M.C.A./ Internationally Recognized IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competency.
   After successful completion of the course, students will receive the Internationally recognized M.C.A. approved IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competency and 4 additional certificates: S.T.C.W. Basic Safety Training including Firefighting, Basic Sea Survival, First Aid, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility. Unlike other courses, this course also includes a
   5 day liveaboard "hands on" module on a power or sailing vessel.

THE IYT YACHTMASTER OCEAN OVERVIEW

What is Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate?
The IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation, based on air navigation tables, to globally navigate using a sextant.

To gain the IYT Yachtmaster Ocean a theory and practical section must be successfully completed.

The first part comprises a course of forty eight hours of classwork and assessments.

Once the candidate has completed the theory section a practical submission is required to be completed and assessed; to comprise a series of sights, a detailed passage plan and proof of a 600 mile minimum distance rhumb line ocean passage.

An independent IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner will assess the candidate’s submission. Candidates who have demonstrated the required level of understanding and expertise in the course syllabus will be awarded the IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate. 

The holding of the IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate is restricted to current holders of a valid IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate.