Yachtmaster Offshore. Training and practical examination. Certification RYA/DTp Yachtmaster Offshore. Course description This 5-day practical sailing or power course is a finishing course culminating in an examination for Yachtmaster Offshore. Candidates will live aboard the vessel for the week revising refreshing and practicing all elements of the syllabus. Examination and Assessment The course is examined by practical assessment. Pre entry requirements Candidates should have the following minimum qualifying experience: 2500 logged miles, 50 days at sea, 5 Days as skipper, 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 over night and 2 as skipper. In addition a VHF operators certificate and a first aid certificate. Personal Kit Candidates should provide suitable clothing for prolonged periods at sea in cool conditions. (Waterproofs can be provided) A detailed list of inclusions will be provided with your joining instructions. Course Information Candidates will live afloat for the duration of the course. Training will be provided for the first three days of the course examinations will span the final two days, individual examinations taking between 8 and 12 hours. Course contentIRPCS. Safety. Boat handling. General seamanship and maintenance. Responsibilities of the skipper. Navigation. Meteorology.!