IYT Yachtmaster Offshore
Training
5 days
Flexible dates
Cyprus
Cyprus
Training
5 days
Flexible dates
Cyprus
Cyprus
IYT Yachtmaster Offshore
The highest level of yachting proficiency. Command yachts up to 24 m, up to 150 nautical miles off the coast.
Yachtmaster Offshore is one of the most prestigious recreational certificates of competence in the global yachting industry.
The certificate is intended for experienced skippers who want to confidently command yachts in coastal and partly ocean waters, undertake passages up to 150 miles offshore, plan complex routes, and handle the vessel in non‑standard situations.
This level demands substantial experience, deep knowledge, and readiness for intensive training.
5 days of practical training on board
Includes a comprehensive exam:
✔ practical test on the water
✔ oral questions
✔ written theory
Entry requirements
The candidate must evidence sufficient sea time:
50 days at sea as an active crew member
3,000 nautical miles, including:
at least 2,000 miles in coastal waters
only genuine passages, not day sails
30 hours of night watches, at least 6 hours as skipper/watch leader
Medical certificate
Valid VHF certificate (if not, complete the course before the start)
⚠ ISSA VHF is not accepted.
What the certificate authorizes:
Command of a vessel up to 24 m
Up to 150 nautical miles offshore
📘 Course syllabus includes
Navigation and chartwork
Use of nautical charts, pilots, and publications
Position lines and fixing
Compass work: variation, deviation
Tides, currents, height of tide calculations
Meteorology
Atmospheric processes
Cyclones, anticyclones, tropical storms
Northern and Southern Hemispheres
Weather forecasting
Passage planning
Electronic navigation systems
Vessel handling
Manoeuvring
Mooring, anchoring
Towing
COLREG: lights, shapes, situation recognition
Emergency response: fire, man overboard, system failures
Additionally:
Basics of maritime law
Vessel systems and engine
The exam consists of three parts:
✔ Practical test
✔ Oral exam
✔ Theory test
Written assessment across the entire syllabus.
⚠️ Successful completion of the course does NOT guarantee the certificate.
If the level is insufficient, the examiner issues a report with recommendations.
🧭 Who this course is for
Experienced skippers aiming to step up to offshore passages
Captains planning long‑distance routes
Those seeking maximum independence in navigation
Yachtmaster Offshore makes you a captain of international calibre, capable of operating in diverse climatic and navigational zones.
Places
8
Year of construction
2012
Length, m
13.72
Experienced captain
Languages
English
Russian
About me
Education: Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy
10 years marine career up to Chief Officer on Aframax tankers trading worldwide including polar areas
Sailing since 2003 with over 20k miles in logbook. Master of Yachts Offshore 500GT
Since 2017 - IYT Instructor up to Offshore Level with over 250 students taught
World Sailing accredited Instructor.
Cysprus International Sailing Club co-founder and co-owner
Training
5 days
Cyprus
for place in cabin
27 December – 1 November
Training
5 days
Cyprus
for place in cabin
27 December – 1 November
Training
5 days
Cyprus
for place in cabin
27 December – 1 November