Yachtmaster Ocean

Yachtmaster Ocean Cert. of Competence

The Yachtmaster Ocean is an experienced yachtsman competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world

The candidate must hold a Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and have completed a qualifying passage of a minimum of 600 miles having been at sea for a minimum of 96 hours with at least 200 miles more than 50 miles from land (see the RYA log book).

The exam consists of a written and oral test on all aspects of the Ocean course, the qualifying passage and astro navigation.