Excellence in Sail Training

Join us in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and premiere sailing destinations, where we operate from the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Saldanha Bay and the Langebaan lagoon and along the Cape West Coast.

Why choose Yachtmaster?

We offer you excellent instruction on fully equipped training yachts in a magnificent sailing environment. Our Instructors are carefully chosen for their qualities of care and diligence, sailing ability and patience.

Yachtmaster Sailing School is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised training establishment and

our RYA certificates of competence are endorsed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) of the

United Kingdom. These certificates are the benchmark for employment in the yachting and super yachting

industries.

We are also a South African Sailing (SAS) accredited sail training centre which is endorsed by South African

Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). SAS certificates of competence are required to act as master of a

yacht in South African waters and are generally accepted internationally for chartering a pleasure yacht.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Package This is a major package involving a large amount of time, energy, commitment and money. We include additional training weeks to ensure you leave our program well prepared. We have a global reputation as a school that ensures that excellent sailors emerge from our program. Our Yachtmaster Offshore Package provides you with the standard internationally recognised qualifications and skills needed to succeed and become an expert sailor.

With no prior experience, this course takes you through all the RYA training modules up to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. We also offer additional short courses, training and commercial endorsement requirements to ensure a high level of capability and confidence.

We will provide you with 2500 nautical miles of thorough sail training required for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence, which is valid for use as a Master of Yachts, up to 200gt in Category 1 waters (150 nm from a safe haven).

On board, the aim is to expose you to as many different situations as possible. Practical courses are mostly run in the Langebaan/Saldanha Bay area, however we also run from the Royal Cape Yacht Club and along the Southern African Coast.

We take a maximum of five students per course and transport is provided should the course run in Langebaan/Saldanha Bay area.

Package content:

• RYA Competent Crew Practical

• RYA Day Skipper Theory

• RYA Day Skipper Practical

• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory

• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Practical

• YMOSS Mile Building & Skills Development

• Exam Preparation and RYA Yachtmaster Practical Exam

• RYA SRC VHF Radio

• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

• RYA Radar Pre-course requirements: ENG1 medical and preferably STCW. Duration: +-12-14 Weeks (weather dependent) Venue: Royal Cape Yacht Club, Cape Town and Yachtport SA, Saldanha Bay Fees: Please contact our office on skipper@yachtmaster.co.za for prices. All prices include 15% VAT and are payable to Yachtmaster Sailing School. For International transfers, please add an extra R400 for clearance bank fees.

Included in the Course fees is:

• All your training material. For students (except RYA Competent Crew Practical) we provide you with a (returnable) handheld suitcase with all the necessary items you will need on course ie English language books such as RYA Training Almanac (Southern Hemisphere), South African List of Lights and Radio Signals, Symbols and Abbreviations used on South African Charts, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), Portland Plotter, divider and sharpener. We will also provide you with the following which you will be able to keep: RYA Logbook, Yachtmaster Sailing School pen, 72-page blank quad exercise book and blank almanac pages for theory.

• Your own personal RYA Logbook.

• Use of RYA Reference Books and navigation equipment

• During the practical live-aboard weeks on the yachts, your food, accommodation will be included.

By special request, we will provide you with the use of wet weather gear (foulies). This needs to be returned to the school at the end of your program together with the handheld suitcase and all its contents.

We will also provide you an access card to the Royal Cape Yacht Club and ask for a R200 deposit when you arrive on the first classroom course.

Excluded & Extra Over the above fees:

1. Accommodation in Cape Town during your off days and on-shore training. 2. RYA Fees payable directly to the RYA:

a) £60 GBP - RYA Fees for SRC Radio Certificate - You would need to register for this course online and pay the RYA directly.

b) £231 GBP -RYA Fees for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Examination. c) £34.50 GBP -RYA Fees for Commercial Endorsement of Certificates of Competence.

INDEPTH BREAKDOWN

RYA/MCA Competent Crew Practical During this essential introductory course, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of sailing! The aim is to build a solid foundation in the correct procedures, including safety, seamanship, rope work, knots, splicing and helmsman-ship that will equip you with all you need to be a competent crew member. You’ll also be exposed to the latest sailing terminology and learn many different approaches and techniques. Duration: 5 days This includes:

• Sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails • Sail handling • Ropework • Safety on board • Personal Safety Equipment • Man Overboard • Emergency Equipment • Manners and Customs • Rules of the Road • Tender Usage • Meteorology • Seasickness • Helmsmanship and Sailing • General Duties

RYA/MCA Day Skipper Theory (Sail and Motor Cruising) This is an introductory course to the many theoretical parts of sailing. During the course, you will be introduced to all subjects needed for you to get back on the water and further your development as a competent yachtsmen and Skipper. Duration: 6 Days The Course includes:

• Nautical Terms

• Ropework

• Anchor work

• Safety

• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

• Definition of Position, Course and Speed

• Navigational Charts and Publications

• Navigational drawing Instruments

• Magnetic Compass

• Chartwork and Navigation – Traditional and Electronic

• Tides and Tidal Streams

• Visual aids to Navigation

• Meteorology

• Passage Planning

• Navigation in Restricted Visibility

• Pilotage

• Marine environment

RYA/MCA Day Skipper Practical During this course, you will learn to Skipper the boat and Manage crew. You will get the chance to put your navigational and skippering ability to practice. This course is important in that it’s the first step and introduction to the amazing world of navigation, Skippering and seamanship! Duration: 5 days This Course includes:

• Preparation for Sea

• Deck Work

• Navigation

• Pilotage

• Meteorology

• Rules of the Road

• Maintenance and Repair Work

• Engines

• Victualling

• Emergency Situations

• Handling under Sail and Motor

• Yacht Handling under Sail (Sail Only)

• Passage-making

• Night Cruising

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory (Sail and Motor Cruising) The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory course is an Advanced Course in Chartwork, Navigation, Meteorology for Candidates of the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Exams. The Theory Course is the Same for Motor and Sail. Duration: 7 days This Includes:

• Fixing Position and circle of uncertainty

• Tidal streams, Dead Reckoning and Estimated Position

• Magnetic Compass

• Buoyage and Lights

• Pilotage

• Electronic Navigational aids/ echo sounders / logs and deck log

• Meteorology

• Secondary Ports

• Calculating bridge clearances

• International Regulations for the Prevention at Collision at Sea

• Safety at Sea

• Conduct and behavior of vessels operating in or near conditions of restricted visibility

• Passage Planning

• Marine environment

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Practical Put your theoretical knowledge from the Coastal/ Offshore Theory certification into practice as you take to the seas and improve your skills. While living aboard the yacht, you will get a chance to practice your seamanship, boat handling, heavy weather tactics, night sailing, coastal navigation and leadership/Skippering skills. These weeks are also there for you to obtain your 60-mile skippered passages required for the RYA Offshore Practical Exam. Duration: 6 days – weather dependent

This includes:

• Passage Planning

• Preparation for Sea

• Pilotage

• Passage-making and Ability as Skipper

• Yacht Handling under Power

• Yacht Handling under Sail

• Adverse Weather Conditions

• Emergency Situations

+- 6 Weeks of Mile Building including Skippered Passages plus Skills & Development The Skills Development and Mile Building trips place the emphasis on practical navigational experience by visiting as many ports as possible, going in and out of harbours along the coast. This gives you the extra boat handling and skippering experience that you need, in some of the most challenging conditions in the world. You will also have the opportunity to gain all the mileage, sea time and night hours required for your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exams. Including days as the Skipper, 60 mile passages and 60 mile passages as the Skipper required for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Qualification. All the mileage gained during these trips will be signed off in your Logbook. The Skills Development trips will take you along some of the most unspoilt and beautiful coastlines in South Africa, including both the wonders of the cold waters of the west coast and the temperate waters of the well-known east coast. Weather permitting, we take you on an Ocean Adventure trip from Cape Town to St. Helena Island for these 6 weeks. This adventure is designed and introduced for you to be build your miles and experience towards obtaining your Yachtmaster Offshore. We sail from Cape Town to Luderitz and perhaps a stop off in Walvis Bay in Namibia and then onto the beautiful island of St. Helena in the Atlantic Ocean. After a couple of days of sightseeing and rest you will sail directly back to Cape Town. You will be fully involved in the running of the boat, choosing routes, preparing the vessel, standing and planning watches. Our goal is to give our students as much exposure as possible, all while having a good time.

This Includes:

• Approximately 3000nm and +- 50-night hours

• Food and Accommodation

• Boat management

• Electric Pumps

• Generators

• Solar Panels

• Water Makers

• Electric

• Winches

• Water Management

• Fuel Management

• Black and Grey Water systems These trips will allow candidates to get their ocean passage needed for the Yachtmaster Ocean certificate of competence.

We reserve the right to change the route if needed Money Matters: The Saint Helena pound is the currency of the Atlantic islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, which are constituent parts of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It is fixed at parity with the pound sterling and as such both currencies are commonly accepted and circulated. ATM’S: There are ATM’S at the airports and the larger towns. Ensure you notify your bank of your intention to travel. Money drawn will be issued in local currency. Vaccinations: Not required for the St. Helena trip. Passport's We will need full names as per passport with passport numbers to complete the booking with confirmation of your flight tickets if we feel it safe to travel the East Coast. Travel Insurance Please arrange your own personal travel insurance. Students that are not South African citizens need to confirm with Yachtmaster if they have arranged it with their airline prior to arriving in Cape Town.

SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO!

WEST COAST OF AFRICA, NAMIBIA AND ST. HELENA ISLAND – ATLANTIC OCEAN ADVENTURE

Luderitz Walvis Bay

St. Helena Island

Let us know exactly what pre-examination requirements you are needing before you join the Mile-building Course so that we can ensure that you gain the necessary during the weeks aboard. Course Content:

• Passage planning • Preparation for sea • Pilotage • Passage making and ability as skipper • Yacht handling under power • Yacht handling under sail • Adverse weather conditions Emergency situations

Exam Preparation week This is unique within the RYA training framework in that it does not have a fixed course syllabus, length or course completion certificate. However, RYA Yachtmaster preparation training is generally 5 days long and followed by the practical exam. The School and the Instructor will expect that you have all the pre-requisities to be eligible for an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam. In addition, they will be expecting a suitably experienced skipper and yachtsman/woman who can competently handle a boat under sail in close-quarter situations and at sea and has a depth of knowledge equivalent to that gained from attending an RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased course. Most importantly, this knowledge should have been applied in a variety of situations during day and night passages. You are required to have an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory certificate and an RYA Radar certificate before attending. Duration: 5 days Preparation plus 2 days for the exam. Pre-exam Requirements: To be eligible to take the Practical examination, candidates must be aged 18 or over and require:

• A Radio Operator’s Qualification – RYA SRC VHF Radio certificate

• A valid first aid certificate – ie Elementary First Aid Certificate

• Seatime – 50 days, 2,500 miles within 10 years prior to the examination, including at least 5 passages over 60 miles, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages and including two which have involved overnight passages. 5 days experience as a skipper. At least half the qualifying seatime must have been accrued in tidal waters.

Qualifying passages for RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore must be anon-stop, by the shortest navigate route with no change of skipper. Passages such as recognised races which may not comply exactly with these requirements may be submitted to the RYA for approval before the voyage. Training skippers undertaking 60-mile passages are strongly advised to take a Coastal Skipper course first.

This Includes:

• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

• Safety

• Boat Handling

• General seamanship, including maintenance

• Responsibilities of the Skipper

• Navigation

• Meteorology

• Signals

After completing your preparation, you attend a two-day assessment, given by an RYA appointed examiner. Exam Duration: The exam will take about 8-12 hours for one candidate and between 5-9 hours per candidate where more than one candidate is being examined. Candidates will be set tasks to allow them to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore cruising yacht cruiser and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all courses except RYA Yachtmaster Ocean.

RYA/MCA VHF Radio Operation SRC (Short Range Certificate) A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. If you own a marine radio hand held or fixed set, you are required by law to hold an operator’s license. This course will teach you the basics of operating and understanding a VHF radio on board a vessel. We use modified VHF training Radio’s produced by ICOM and SIMRAD. These have been modified so that transmissions are suppressed. Duration: 1 day The Course Includes:

• How Radio works

• Radio rules and regulations

• Operating a marine VHF radio

• VHF channels and channel allocations

• Voice procedures

• Distress

• GMDSS

• Digital selective calling / Introduction and routine calls

• DSC / Distress Urgency and Safety

• Phonetic Alphabet

• Licensing guidelines

• Troubleshooting

On successful competition of the assessment candidates will be issued a RYA Short Range Operators License by the RYA.

RYA/MCA Radar Radar is an important component in safety at sea. On this course, you will learn the proper use and understanding of Radar equipment. You will learn how to use small boat Radar to assist decision-making in navigation, pilotage and collision avoidance. We use a Radar Simulator on a PC and projector to prepare students for the use of real equipment fitted on vessels at sea. Duration: 1 day This Includes:

• Introduction to Radar

• International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea

• Setting up and tuning of a Radar

• Understanding Radar Picture

• Radar Terminology

• Fixing position by Radar

• Radar reflectors

• Navigation and pilotage by Radar

• The role of Radar in collision avoidance

• Using Plotting sheets and MARPA

RYA/MCA Diesel Engine Maintenance By gaining the RYA/ MCA Diesel Engine Maintenance Certificate, you will be able to manage and maintain a Marine Diesel Engine. You will learn about necessary engine maintenance and systems and how to avoid most mechanical breakdowns while out at sea. This course is also useful to candidates wanting to work alongside engineers on Yachts or smaller Super Yachts. This Course entitles the holder to be in charge of a Sailing Vessel’s engine, up to 750 kW, in Category 0 Waters. Presented in our Classroom which is based at the Royal Cape Yacht Club. Your instructor will have extensive experience in maintaining and repairing various marine motors up to a substantial amount of horse power. Duration: 1 Day

This Course Includes:

• RYA Diesel Engine workbook

• How Diesel Engines work

• Fuel System

• Air System

• Engine Cooling System

• Electrical System

• Lubrication

• Transmission

• Engine Controls

• Starting and Stopping your engine

• Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting

• Maintenance Procedures

• Emergency Procedures

Extras

RYA/MCA VHF Radio Operation SRC (Short Range Certificate) – required for RYA

Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence

PPR – Professional Practices and Responsibilities – required for Commercial Endorsement

STCW – required for Commercial Endorsement

ENG 1 Medical Examination – required before joining sail training

RYA/MCA Radar – required for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

RYA/MCA Diesel Engine Maintenance

RYA/MCA Powerboat Level II

Super Yacht Deckhand

RYA/MCA Powerboat Level II During your sailing or career, you are bound to encounter small open boats such as RIBs, sports boats and small launches. That is why this course is vital for learning the fundamentals of Skippering a powerboat – a capability and qualification is invaluable on vessels carrying dinghies and tenders. Duration: 2 days

This Course Includes:

• Personal Buoyancy and Clothing

• Parts of the Boat

• Types of Craft

• Engines and Drives

• Boat Controls

• Crew and Ropework

• Trailing and Launching

• Boat Handling

• Turning

• Coming Alongside

• Leaving

• Mooring Buoys

• Anchoring

• Collision Regulations

• Day Shapes and Lights

• Man Overboard

• Summoning Assistance

• Navigation

• Passage Planning and Pilotage

Super Yacht Deckhand This course has been designed to provide you with the skills and background knowledge needed to be successful as a deckhand on any yacht around the world. As a deck hand, you will be responsible for maintenance, mooring and cargo handling as well as guest relations. This includes:

• Super yachting industry

• deck maintenance skills (filing and fairing, varnishing, teak-oiling, priming, deck acid)

• Wash Downs

• General deck hand duties

• Anchoring

• Water sports

• Watch keeping

• Line handling and safety drills.

• Familiarization with crew houses, crewing agencies and job finding techniques, offshore bank accounts

Duration: 3-4 days

Commercial Requirements

You will need to complete STCW and RYA Online PPR courses as well as an ENG1 Medical Examination should you wish to work on commercial vessels in any maritime industry.

STCW STCW certificates are internationally recognized marine safety certificates, which are required to work on commercial vessels in any maritime industry. The modules include

• Elementary First Aid

• Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention

• Personal Survival Techniques with Proficiency in Life Rafts

• Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties Duration: 11 days Fees: R8,750.00

ENG 1 Medical Examination Fees: about R2,400-R2,600.00 (paid directly to doctor) This Internationally accredited and recognized medical check-up is vital to further your career on commercial vessels in the yachting and super yachting industries. Only medicals conducted by an MCA approved Doctor (not a general practitioner) will be accepted. RYA Online PPR – Professional Practices and Responsibilities This is an online RYA Interactive course. Fees: R1,200.00

Our Promise

Is to Provide You with Excellence in Sail Training

Our Mission

To make good this Promise, we Undertake

to give You First Class Instruction

By using Only Properly Qualified and Well-Informed Instructors

By using Only Well Designed and Fully Equipped Sail Training Vessels

By giving our Knowledge, Skill and Expertise gained by Hard Experience

to keep You safe

By Applying our Safety Policy at All Times

By the Vigilance and Care of our Instructors

By Keeping our Vessels in a Sound Seaworthy Condition

to treat You as our Guest

By behaving with Courtesy and Respect

By teaching with Patience and Understanding

By dealing with You with Fairness and Transparency

You will receive help and advice in selecting the right course for you.

This is our promise to you to help you to achieve your goals

Yachtmaster Ocean Services cc 1990/038623/23 VAT Registration Number 4460112453 Member M A Cousins Tel / Fax +27 (0) 21 788 1009 Cel +27 (0) 82 088 7186 www.yachtmaster.co.za skipper@yachtmaster.co.za Principal Alex Cousins Pr.Eng.B.Sc.Eng. (Civil) MSAICE SAS Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner