RYA Yachtmaster Fasttrack - Australia
Complete 13 week course Au$13200 ( 27 September start 2010 special price conditions apply see below 1 spot left)
Fastrack assumes no prior experience and takes you right through the RYA / MCA syllabus in 12 weeks. You will complete all the requirements to take the Yachtmaster exam and skipper yachts up to 200grt with commercial endorsement if you need it. If you have experience contact us to see what you can recieve credit for
We take all the worry out and all you need to do is stay focussed and committed. During your course you will cover all of the requirements of the syllabus and comlete the requirementsfor the Yachtmaster examination.
- 2500 sea miles
- 50 days live aboard experience
- 5 passages over 60 miles
- 2 of the five as skipper
- 2 of the five overnight
Our mile building passages are designed around learning outcomes you will act and learn about being the skipper. This is different from simply being crew on a delivery or race yacht where you are stuck with one task and little opportunity to learn.
Commercial endorsement is available to MCA standards enabling you to qualify asa Master of Yachts to 200gt and 24 meters. This is an international certificate that provides access to professional careers in the sailing industry. You can achieve this through our fourteen week fasttrack program.
An investment in a Yachtmaster fastrack is one of life's big decisions. We recognise that and will do all we can as a team to help you achieve your RYA Yachtmaster and your sailing dream.
This course prepares you for the Yachtmaster examination. This is conducted jointly by the RYA and Yachting Australia. Exam fees are payable direct to the RYA (Au460)
Certificates Obtained and course features
- RYA Competent Crew Certificate.
- RYA Day Skipper Theory Certificate.
- RYA Day Skipper Practical.
- RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Certificate.
- RYA Coastal Skipper practical.
- Full VHF, MF and HF license (not just the VHF provided by other schools).
- Senior First Aid.
- Engineering Systems including batteries, electrical and plumbing systems, gas systems winches and rigging
- Practice Yachtmaster practical exam.
Conditions for October Special
- 50% deposit required on booking and balance paid 4 weeks before course commences
- Day Skipper and Yachtmaster theory must be completed using on line course before arrival at the school
- Includes meals on board during practical sailing
- Includes on line theory course materials
The special does not include
- Exam fees payable to the RYA
- Weekend accommodation (available as an extra)
Yachtmaster Program Commencing Octobr18 2010 (Indicative)
The program is on board a Jeanneau Sunfast 37 and a Beneteau 411. The yachts are well maintained and you will have quality space on board. We do not under any circumstances expect students to share their bunks. You may occasionally share a cabin with twin bunks.
Our Beneteau is equipped with the latest in Raymarine navigation equipment. It has a Raymarine E80 Chartplotter interfaced with wind, autopilot and radar. Our courses include electronic passage planning and routing together with radar navigation systems. When you graduate with us you will not only be an accomplished traditional navigator using paper charts and visual fixing techniques but you will also have an excellent knowledge of the role of electronic navigation
Our aim is to create an enjoyable educational experience and graduate you with the best skills possible and create a memorable experience .
What You Do (indicative)
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Week 1:
In the first week you will get on board to complete your RYA Competent Crew certificate in the sheltered waters of Geographe Bay. You will learn all the ropes, sail trim, helming and what its like to live aboard a cruising yacht is a great introduction.
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Week 2:
This is another practical sailing week polishing sail trim and steering. You will do your first passage and complete night sailing exercises while you cruise past Cape Naturaliste - one of the most famous capes in Western Australia. Our aim this week is to really bring together your skills in sail trim, helming and handling the yacht under sail. You will learn about watchkeeping and how yachts are organised on extended cruises |
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Week 3:
Complete your radio certification for both short and long range radio together with practising your berthing skils in the marina. |
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Week 4:
We put some theory into your practice. By now you will have done over 500 sea miles and had plenty of watchkeeping and sailing experience. You will complete your Day Skipper practical learning about tides, pilotage and navigation |
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Week 5:
This week you will revise your RYA Coastal Skipper theory. We cover weather collision regulations and advanced chart work. It will involve practical demonstrations of the theory on board the yacht. We also will look at the yachts engineering systems |
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Week 6:
In this week we do your Coastal Skipper practical sailing to Rottnestt Island a great offshore holiday spot, Hillaries Marina and Two rocks marina north of Perth
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Week 7
We complete a longer passage to Geraldton and return to gain experience in offshore watchkeeping for an extended cruise. We make sure you get a balance of both longer and shorter passages to maximise your knowledge development |
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Week 8:
Return passage from Geraldton taking in Dongara, Jurien Bay, Fremantle and Mandurah. |
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Week 9
Second self skippering week |
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Week 10:
This week we will take you on a passage to Fremantle to practice night manouvers in a busy sea port. This week really sharpens your identification of lights and pilotage in busy port areas. |
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Week 11:
One day diesel engine course and yachtmaster preperation |
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Week 12:
Yachtmaster preperation. During this week we revise the syllabus and make sure you are polished in your yacht handling skills. It is a tough week but we make sure you are well prepared for the exam |
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Week 13:
Additional week for any lost sailing time due to weather |
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Week 13:Yachtmaster Exam.
This is what you have prepared for over 14 weeks. After a few intial nerves you will find that everthing you are asked to do will be familiar. There are no surprises in the exam. You will have worked with your crew and you will have confidence in each other. Our aim is for you to preserve our schools record for turning out well prepared candidates and for you to feel good about the experience. |
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What we Provide
- All accommodation
- All meals except while on the practical courses ( Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner - individual snacks are purchased by the participant- self catering)
- RYA text books and radio handbooks as required
- Full linen, bedding and towels changed weekly
- Fresh clean yachts
- Fully qualified RYA yacht master instructor.
What you need to bring
- Warm and cool clothing for 13 weeks
- Hat
- Sunglasses (polarised)
- Non marking deck shoes
- soft bag
- Swim gear
- Camera
- Wet weather gear (also available for hire Musto wets for $200)
- You will need to allow Au$460 payable to the RYA for your examination
Commercial Qualifications
We can provide commercial endorsement of your Yachtmaster together with the ancillary courses for employment in the yachting industry. The costs for commercial endorsement and instructor courses are:
- Commercial endorsement -MCA $95.
- Sea survival $480
- STCW 95 $650 (fire fighting extra)
- RYA Cruising Instructor course: $1275. (subject to entry assessment)
Career Advice
- We will provide advice on career options within Australia and overseas
- Free assistance with resume preparation
- We can provide an overview of Australian visa requirements for working in the Australian marine industry.
Cruising as a retirement or change of lifestyle option
- Many people who are leaving career choices are opting for a cruising lifestyle
- We will arrange briefing sessions with people who have been cruising so you can find out what it is like and help you plan a cruising adventure
- We have many people in their fifties and sixties who see this as a new life option and a long held ambition
- Both Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster qualifications suit this lifestyle
- Courses are available as either fast track or to suit your time availability with discounts available for prebooked programs
- It is not that hard to make the break!!!
New: Flexi Trac Yachtmaster
If you already have sailing experience or you cannot commit to a continuous program Flexi Trac is a great opportunity. We will manage your complete program to Yachtmaster enrolling you in those components you really need. If you need to build your sea miles up that's not a problem. Using flexitrac our clients have acheived a Yachmaster in as little as two weeks preparation based on exisiting sea time and experience.
Ccontact us to discuss your experience details and we will design a program for you and give you a fixed quote for your training.
New Northern Hemisphere Split Course
This is a brand new option for you to complete part of your yachtmaster at our sister school in Gibralter and part in Western Australia. It provides a great sailing experience and brings a new dimension to your Yachtmaster experience.
Benefits
- The Western Australian coast provides a great offshore and remote area sailing experience. Learn to be self reliant at sea and visit interesting ports.
- You will sail a greater variety of yachts and learn more about their various handling characteristics.
- Sail in a foreign going environment and learn about customs and protocols.
- Meet a variety of new people and ship mates.
- High quality tuition from the best of Australian and European schools.
- A great addition to your sailing CV.
You can do as much of your fasttrack course in either location as you choose. Its a great fun way to break up the Yachtmaster program and gain the advantage of learning across both the northern and southern hemispheres at minimal additional cost.
 
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