Se añade el siguiente cuadro en el anexo IX del Real Decreto 875/2014, de 10 de octubre, sobre títulos expedidos por: Reino Unido – RYA (Royal Yachting Association) TítulosAtribucionesObservacionesYACHTMASTER OCEANEmbarcaciones de hasta 24 m de eslora, sin limitaciones.Según habilitación (motor o vela).YATCHMASTER OFFSHOREEmbarcaciones de hasta 24 m de eslora, sin alejarse más de 150 millas […]
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What is the ICC?
The ICC (International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) is a certificate which provides an evidence of competence in foreign countries. The Resolution 40, issued under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), details how and to whom the ICC may be issued. The ICC’s validity is determinate by the visited country, so it […]
How to renew your Yachtmaster
All Yachtmaster certificates must be renewed every 5 years, and for this you must be in possession or justify the following aspects: The shipments of the last 5 years, dates and data of the companies for which you have worked. At least 150 days navigated should be justified. Medical Certificate (ENG1). ID photo Course ‘Professional […]
Yachtmaster Theory
Although the Yachtmaster test is an eminently practical test, this does not imply that it can be tackled without knowing the basic theory of navigation. The level of theoretical knowledge that is presupposed to any Yachtmaster (both coastal and offshore) means that, among other topics, the candidate must know: Nautical meteorology. Without being an […]
Conversion of Yachtmaster Sail to Power
If you are in possession of the Yachtmaster Sail and want to convert to Motor, you must pass a practical test on a motor boat approved by RYA. The preparation for the exam is 1 day, and the exam lasts approximately 3 hours in the case of conversion the duration would be a little longer. […]
Validation for Nautical qualifications
Recently we have received many questions about the possible validations between the Spanish qualifications such as the Yacht Captain, the Harbor Master or the Captain of the Merchant Navy with the English qualifications of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), especially with the Yachtmaster, which is composed of three titles: Yachtmaster Coastal, Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean […]
