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How to pass your RYA Day Skipper practical course

The most popular RYA practical course teaches aspiring skippers to take charge on short passages - taking credit when all …

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I must go down to the sea again...

Tales of derring-do on the high seas, meditations on the spirituality of the ocean, dramatic survival stories, and seductive cruising …

Commercial endorsements

A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for …

What is the essence of seamanship?

We asked world sailor, author and Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner Tom Cunliffe to outline his view of the skills required.

STCW training for professional crews

To work on vessels above 24 metres yacht crew need to complete another set of training courses. Simon Jinks gives …

Training for a career at sea

The rapid expansion of commercial yachting has seen a consequently increasing demand for suitably qualified skippers and crew. Simon Jinks, …

Becoming a Yachtmaster

The Chairman of the RYA Yachmtaster Qualification Panel and author of the RYA Yachtmaster Handbook explains why the RYA Yachtmaster …