Yachtmaster prep course is a 5 day course
Documented minimum sea time1 completed on a seagoing sailing or motor yacht (as appropriate) in the last 10 years:
- 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500gt2;
- 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA;
- 2500 miles on yachts up to 500gt2, half of which must be on vessels less than 24m LOA;
- 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper.
- 1 At least half the qualifying sea time should be gained in tidal waters and on vessels less than 24m LOA, and all seatime must be on vessels of the same discipline as the exam to be taken, i.e. sail or power
this does not include exam fees