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IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Coastal  1 week course Module 18
Minimum entry level required for this certificate - candidates are required to have logged a total of 800 nautical miles and 25 days at sea, including 8 hours on watch at night underway, before advancing to the International Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate. IYT Yachtmaster Coastal Certification is of vital importance because it is a globally recognized measure of competency for taking command of power and sail vessels. This certification not only makes yachting a pleasure, but also a safer pursuit for all those who wish to participate. The course provides the highest standard of maritime education for the professional and recreational yachtsman and woman and provides a vastly increased level of confidence in their ability to handle a yacht following the intensive level of on the water training. See page 36 for a full overview.

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Coastal Examination - 1 day

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Offshore Theory - 6 days Module 19

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Offshore Practical - 5 days Module 20
(Requires S.T.C.W. '95 Training)
Minimum entry level required for this certificate - candidates are required to have logged a total of 3000 nautical miles and 50 days at sea, including 8 hours on watch at night underway, Before advancing to the International Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. The IYT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate is a Commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of Competency for operating Yachts up to 150 nautical miles offshore. The program is an extensive theory and practical based course designed to provide the highest standards of maritime education for both the professional and recreational yachtsman and woman. It is an intensive course designed for experienced crew with sufficient on the water experience.

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Offshore Examination - 1 day

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons" Ocean Theory - 6 days Module 21
(Requires S.T.C.W. '95 Training)
Minimum entry level required for this certificate is IYT Yachtmaster Offshore or recognized equivalent. The IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate is a Commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of Competency for operating Yachts globally. The certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation, to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage, together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regard to routing and meteorology/weather matters.

IYT "Master of Yachts 200 Tons"Ocean Practical Practical Submission
To obtain the final IYT Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competency, the candidate will have to complete a minimum 600 mile ocean passage and submit a detailed passage plan, sights and compass check to IYT for assessment. The candidate may also be required to attend an oral examination. During the oral test the candidate may be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.

Notes:
1. Candidates seeking a professional career in Yachting are required to complete the following:
STCW 95 Basic safety training courses at a recognized national training facility. STCW Stands for "Standards of Training and Certification for Watchkeepers". These courses include both theory and practical elements:

2 days of Basic Marine Firefighting
1 day of Basic 1st Aid
1 day of Basic Sea Survival
1 day of Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

These modules are recommended for everyone in Yachting whether professional or recreational. They emphasize SAFETY and all crew are encouraged to participate. The courses give a detailed understanding of what to do in the event of marine emergencies.

2. Those participants in the Sailing programme will need to spend additional time learning and developing the additional skills required to handle a sailboat safely and effectively.

3. Some of the later modules will cover areas already covered in previous modules but in greater depth. As the candidate progresses through the programme the depth of knowledge required to for each module will increase.