RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track Sail Training Programme
“Endeavour Sailing’s unique Yachtmaster Fast Track Sail Training Programme is a full-time training package which will take you from an absolute beginner to Yachtmaster Offshore in 16 weeks.
At Endeavour Sailing we carefully choose our instructors, for their experience, their ability to teach, their patience and their ability to make each day fun.
The yachts we use are owned by us and our modern, well equipped, clean and comfortable.
With a dedicated shore side training room & offices, wifi access and world reclaimed marina facilities you will find the whole experience second to none (not to mention the weather – all year round sunshine!)
Our brochure should have all the information you require but please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions – we do understand this is a big commitment on your behalf, both time and money, and it is essential you make the right choice.
As mentioned ee appreciate that this is a massive personal and emotional investment and we want to make sure that you achieve the most from your time with us.
We have broken the course down into modules and unlike some school’s we certificate you along the way, and we include the following certificates:
- RYA Competent Crew
- RYA Day Skipper theory and practical
- RYA Coastal Skipper theory and practical
- RYA Marine Radio SRC Course and exam
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Diesel Engine
- RYA Radar
- RYA Sea Survival
The RYA Yachtmaster exam, certificate is not issued by us, but via the RYA/MCA direct.
We have also included a one week gap in the middle to give you some respite and you will find the course to be very much “eat, sleep, sail and repeat”, some time out is greatly appreciated.
All your learning will be monitored with daily and weekly debriefs which will be passed from instructor to instructor… having different instructors is a great thing as we all learn differently and having different styles of teaching and different approaches to skippering. We also mix crew so you get to deal with and lead unknown crew which really pushes your skippering and communication skills, a key thing the examiner will be looking for during your exam.
The area: We have a fantastic training ground, with excellent sailing conditions guaranteeing continuous sailing day after day. This is why many international professional sportspersons and teams come here year after year for their training. With wind acceleration zones we can also push your skills with heavy weather training.
All your accommodation is provided, except for the week gap, on board our boats, so no need to find alternative accommodation for the theory weeks. Our classroom is just 2 minutes from the boat and you will be issued with a key so you can access it 24 hours a day.
During the mile builders you will be in charge. There is an instructor on board for insurance purposes, and you will have to plan to achieve the mileage required, but the planning and running the week(s) is up to you.
Fast Track Brochure 2023/4
For additional information please download our PDF fast track brochure 2022
Cost
The total cost of the above package is 15000€ per person
Accommodation throughout the course, excluding the one week break.
All Breakfasts and all lunches.
During weeks 1 - 8 and 11 - 16 there will also be 1 evening meal provided per week and during the mile building trips there will be 3 evening meals provided per week.
We also recognise the above programmes are a large commitment in both time and money and therefore if you wish to break it down into smaller, bite sized, chunks please do not hesitate to contact us for an individual quotation based on your needs.
Bookings & Info
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Included
- Accommodation
- All breakfasts/lunches
- Tea and coffee
- Wet weather gear
- Lifejackets
- Towels
- Bedding
- Water & Electricity
- Mooring fees
- 1 evening meal per week or 3 evening meals per week during mile building weeks.
- VHF Course
- First Aid Course
- Diesel Engine Course
- Radar Course
- Sea Suvival
- Online Personal and Professional Responsibilities course (PPR)
- All training materials required for the course
Not included
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
- Meals ashore
- Transfer from airport
- Exam fees for Yachtmaster Practical Exam this is currently £224
Availability
Winter/Spring 2024
Week | Date | Course |
1 | 15th January 2024 | Competent Crew |
2 | 22nd January 2024 | Competent Crew + |
27th January 2024 | VHF | |
3 | 29th January 2024 | Drills and Skills |
3rd February | Diesel Engine | |
4 | 5th February 2024 | 1 Week Milebuilding |
5 | 12th February 2024 | Day Skipper Theory |
6 | 19th February 2024 | 2 Week Milebuilding |
7 | 26th February 2024 | 2 Week Milebuilding |
8 | 4th March 2024 | Day Skipper Practical |
9th March 2024 | Sea Survival | |
Week Break | ||
9 | 18th March 2024 | Round The Island |
10 | 25th March 2024 | Advanced Drills and Skills |
31st March 2024 | Radar | |
11 | 1st April 2024 | Yachtmaster/Coastal Theory Course |
12 | 8th April 2024 | RYA Coastal Skipper Practical |
13 | 15th April 2024 | Practical Skills Training |
14 | 22nd April 2024 | 1 Week Milebuilder |
15 | 29th April 2024 | Yachtmaster Preparation Week 1 of 2 |
4th May 2024 | First Aid | |
16 | 5th May 2024 | Yachtmaster Preparation Week 2 of 2: N.B. The exam will be on the Friday 10th May 2024 and Saturday 11th May 2024 |
Summer/Winter 2024
Week | Date | Course |
1 | 19th August 2024 | Competent Crew |
2 | 26th August 2024 | Competent Crew + |
31st August 2024 | VHF | |
3 | 2nd September 2024 | Drills and Skills |
4 | 9th September 2024 | 1 Week Milebuilding |
5 | 16th September 2024 | Day Skipper Theory |
21st September 2024 | Diesel Engine | |
6 | 23d September 2024 | 2 Week Milebuilding |
7 | 30th September 2024 | 2 Week Milebuilding |
8 | 7th October 2024 | Day Skipper Practical |
Week Break | ||
9 | 21st October 2024 | Round The Island |
26th October 2024 | Radar | |
10 | 28th October 2024 | Advanced Drills and Skills |
2nd November 2024 | Sea Survival | |
11 | 4th November 2024 | Yachtmaster/Coastal Theory Course |
12 | 11th November 2024 | RYA Coastal Skipper Practical |
13 | 18th November 2024 | Practical Skills Training |
14 | 25th November 2024 | 1 Week Milebuilder |
30th November 2024 | First Aid | |
15 | 2nd December 2024 | Yachtmaster Preparation Week 1 of 2 |
16 | 9th December 2024 | Yachtmaster Preparation Week 2 of 2: N.B. The exam will be on the Friday 13th December 2024 and Saturday 14th December 2024 |
Recommended RYA Books
In preparation for your time with us you may wish to start reading around the subject. There are a whole host of books out there and below are some of the ones you may find particularly useful. It is quite a long list as it covers the whole course. You will though need your own sailing log book (first one on the list!) and you can either order this direct from the RYA using the link below and bring it with you or from us upon arrival for a cost of seven euros.
Buy RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Scheme - Syllabus and Logbook at the RYA Shop
Buy RYA An Introduction to Navigation at the RYA Shop
Buy Navigation Lights and Shapes Cockpit Cards at the RYA Shop