After some requests Adam has sat down and recorded questions and answers about his experience with his Practical and Theory RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course.
We hope that this helps other people who are thinking about doing the course too!
Here are some timestamps if you want to know something specific:
1:09 - What RYA Yachtmaster courses there are
1:29 - What are the prerequisites for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course?
1:44 - What’s involved in the Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course and which learning method can you use?
3:00 - Which school I used for the Yachtmaster Offshore Practical course.
3:32 - Which of the yachtmaster courses is suitable for you (of the Coastal, Offshore and ocean)?
4:44 - What knowledge do you need to know before taking the Offshore Practical course?
6:10 - How much theory is involved in the practical course?
8:28 -What do you learn in the Practical course?
8:59 - What do you do during the course for the week?
10:23 - What do you do on an average day during the course?
11:19 - How is the passage Plan tested?
11:46 - what happens on the day of the exam?
15:59 - Man Overboard Drill
16:45 - Can you use the engine in a Man Overboard Drill?
18:21 - How long does the test take?
19:01 - When do you find out if you’ve passed your Yachtmaster Exam?
19:08 - Final Tips
19:24 - Don’t assume you know everything
21:06 - Know your Theory
21:36 - Don’t give up
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