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Yachtmaster Preparation Course
The Yachtmaster Preparation course is a 5-day course, followed by 2 days for the exam. During the Yachtmaster Preparation course the instructor will try to polish off your existing skills, to help you pass the exam.
| Required pre-course experience | 50 days aboard, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles logged, 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. VHF radio operators certificate and a valid First Aid Certificate |
| Assumed knowledge | Boat handling to the standard of the Coastal Skipper Examination and navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course |
| Minimum Duration | 5 days + 2 days examination |
