The gold standard

Information about adding the second discipline (sail or power) to an existing RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Certificate of Competence.

An ocean of opportunity

Prove your ability and experience as a skipper with an RYA Certificate of Competence

The RYA Yachtmaster® Coastal has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages.

The RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world.