The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal certificate is a recreational certificate of competency for command of sailing and/or power vessels. It is a comprehensive live aboard course consisting of six days for sail or five days for power, which includes the practical on water examination.
It has come to our attention that it has not been made perfectly clear to all IYT Worldwide yachtmaster candidates that THIS CERTIFICATION IS FOR RECREATIONAL USE ONLY.
Certificate Limitations
- Command of a vessel up to a maximum length of 78 ft /24 m
- In coastal waters up to 60 miles offshore
- In moderate wind and sea conditions
- Not for commercial use
Minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster Coastal course:
- 30 days and 800 miles at sea including 2 days as watch leader/skipper
- 12 hours underway on watch at night
- Minimum sea time must have been met prior to the final examination