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Although the Yachtmaster test is an eminently practical, this does not imply that it can be tackled without knowing the basic theory of navigation. The level of theoretical knowledge that is presupposed for any Yachtmaster (both coastal and offshore) means that, among other topics, the candidate must know: Nautical meteorology. Without being an expert in the subject, it is essential to have basic knowledge of how the meteorological phenomena that most affect navigation are produced, analysed and communicated. Tides and currents. As England is a coastal country affected by the tides, the agenda is more complete than in the Spanish…

Recently, we have received many questions about the possible validations between the Spanish qualifications, such as the Yacht Captain, the Harbour 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 Yachtmaster. In the following link, you can find the various attributions offered by each of the titles of the RYA: RYA COURSES In some nautical schools, the offers of Captain of Yacht + Ocean Yachtmaster are being promoted. Be careful with these promotions because they…

Pere Valera Taltavull is the Chief of Studies and instructor for our RYA (Royal Yachting Association) courses. Accumulating more than 60,000 miles of sailing, he is recognised as a professional skipper by the Spanish Merchant Marine, having graduated from the RYA as a Yachtmaster Ocean. He started his professional career in 1998 in the world of charter. An activity he always combined with other works, all related to nautical topics. He has patrolled boats of different lengths and has made different oceanic crossings. He is very passionate about traditional navigation, as well as combining it with the most modern navigation methods. In 2013-2014,…