RYA Yachtmaster Preparation In Greece
Validate your experience, prove your skills, and become a certified Yachtmaster
Train from our base at Athenic Marina, Nea Peramos and prepare for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence — the first professional-level certification in the RYA system.
At a glance
What this course is
This is not a standard course — it is a preparation week followed by an official RYA examination.
- The training is tailored to your level
- The focus is on refining, not teaching basics
- The course ends with an exam by an independent RYA examiner
Your certificate depends on your performance in the exam.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for experienced sailors ready to certify their skills.
You should have:
- RYA Coastal Skipper level (or equivalent experience)
- Strong skippering confidence
- Experience in navigation, boat handling, and decision-making
- Typical minimum experience:
- ~800 nautical miles (or ~400 with Coastal Skipper course)
- ~30 days at sea
- At least 2 days as skipper
- Night sailing experience
This is a high-level assessment, not a learning-from-scratch course.
What you’ll be tested on
The Yachtmaster Coastal exam assesses your complete ability as a skipper.
You will be examined on:
- Skippering and decision-making
- Advanced boat handling (close quarters, anchoring, berthing)
- Passage planning and navigation
- Pilotage (including night and restricted visibility)
- Safety and emergency situations
- Meteorology and situational awareness
- Rules of the road (COLREGs)
You may be tested on anything from the full RYA syllabus up to this level.
The experience
This is an intensive, high-level week focused on performance.
Typical flow
Preparation days: Skill refinement, mock scenarios, instructor feedback
Exam (1–2 days):
- You take command of the yacht
- Complete real passages
- Answer theoretical and practical questions
The exam can last 6 hours to 2 days, depending on candidates
What you gain
By passing the exam, you will:
- Receive the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
- Be qualified to skipper a yacht on coastal passages (day & night)
- Demonstrate a high level of seamanship and responsibility
Typically, this allows you to skipper up to ~60 nautical miles from a safe haven
From certification to opportunities
This qualification opens new possibilities:
For advanced sailors
- Greater confidence on longer and more demanding passages
- Recognition of your skills at an international level
For professional use
- With commercial endorsement, you can:
- Work as a skipper on small commercial vessels
- Get paid sailing opportunities
Your progression path
This is a major milestone in the RYA system:
- Competent Crew > Learn sailing
- Day Skipper > Become skipper
- Coastal Skipper > Advanced sailing
- Yachtmaster Coastal > Prove your level
Next step: Yachtmaster Offshore
Whats Included
- Preparation training with RYA instructor
- Use of training yacht
- Course materials
- Breakfast, snacks & lunch onboard
- Soft drinks
- Fuel, gas, water
- Bed linen & towels
- Wi-Fi (coverage dependent)
- VAT
Whats Not Included
- RYA examiner fee
- Dinners & drinks ashore
- Flights & transfers