Yacht Master Course Coastal Power/Sail

The Maritime School of the West Indies offers the Yachtmaster Coastal certificate, a recreational qualification for commanding sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 meters in length, within 60 nautical miles offshore. This certification is available through a live-aboard course lasting six days for sail vessels or five days for power vessels, and includes a practical on-water examination. The minimum age requirement for this certification is 18 years.

Candidates must either hold a recognized VHF Radio Operators Certificate or complete the IYT VHF-SRC Marine Communications course. When applying for the Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency, the school must also request the VHF certificate if necessary. If both certificates are being requested together, please include a note indicating this. A sample note is provided for your convenience.

• Please note: ISSA VHF qualifications are not accepted. (If you are unsure whether your radio license qualifies, please send a scanned copy of the front and back of your license to support@iytworld.com. We will verify whether your license meets the requirements for the IYT Yachtmaster Coastal certification).

It is important to note that the IYT Yachtmaster Coastal certification is strictly for recreational purposes and cannot be upgraded to a professional certificate. Therefore, all candidates enrolling in a recreational Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore, or Ocean course with the Maritime School of the West Indies are required to sign an acknowledgment before beginning the course.

The Yachtmaster Coastal Sail Certificate covers the command of a sailing vessel with a sail area exceeding 80 square meters (861 square feet). Below is an outline of the course content: