The Royal Yachting Association

Certificates of Competence

RYA Certificates of Competence

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Everything you need to know about the world leading RYA certificates of competence

RYA Certificates of Competence

Exam requirements

Before booking your exam, please ensure that you can fulfil all the requirements in terms and pre-exam experience and seatime, and the type of boat and its equipment.

An exam application form can be downloaded from the link above. It must be completed and given to your examiner at start of your exam, along with copies of your supporting certificates, photograph and payment.

Please see the links below for the type of exam you wish to take.

Exams outside the UK
Exams outside the UK must be organised through an RYA training centre recognised for practical cruising courses or advanced powerboat courses (as appropriate). The centre must notify the RYA of any exams outside the UK and the location must be approved by the RYA.

Exams in New Zealand
Exams in New Zealand are organised through:
Coastguard Boating Education Service
2 Fred Thomas Drive
Takapuna
Auckland
email: jan@cbes.org.nz

Check the requirements for your chosen exam:
Advanced Powerboat
Coastal Skipper
Yachtmaster® Offshore
Yachtmaster® Ocean
Coastal Skipper conversion exam
Yachtmaster Offshore conversion exam


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