Bespoke RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fastrack/Slowtrack Programs

Choose your own start dates! Build in breaks for that business/social commitment, family or just for a break. Take time out from your program and rejoin later or simply take your time and opt for our fully flexible and increasingly popular Yachtmaster Offshore “Slowtrack” programs.

Opt for your own cabin!

Aimed towards professionals, this more flexible approach to the RYA Yachtmaster programs will prepare you for the examination that will give you the most respected yachting qualification in the world.

You choose your pace!

Our instructors will teach you from beginner’s basic level RYA Competent Crew, and bring you through the paces, some 2500 nautical miles later to the Yachtmaster Offshore Exam. Alternatively, should you have previous experience, miles or knowledge and join the scheme part of the way through, we will dovetail you into the program at your appropriate level. You will be made very welcome by our team, some of whom have lived and worked here in the Canaries for many years.

No less than 8 marinas & harbours to visit on a course route!

Unrivaled here in the Canaries are the choice of stopovers you will visit during your course weeks with Canary Sail. During your time with us, you will learn to sail in the best sail training area the Canaries (and beyond) have to offer and learn to skipper our range of sail training yachts in a wide range of conditions, including “Heavy Weather” Training. Navigate your way around our 7 islands as skipper during our Canary Islands Cruise Weeks visiting even more marinas and harbours on route.

Duration
Duration

Up to 15 Weeks

Pre Course Knowledge
Pre Course Knowledge

No sailing experience required for those who join for the duration of the program

Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge

Pre-study of theory and international anti-collision regulations is an optional advantage

Expected Learning Outcome
Expected Learning Outcome

Come away with your RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore International Certificate of Competence - the most prestigious sailing ticket in the world!

Course Content
Course Content

Full program of theory navigation courses, practical sailing weeks, mile building cruises, Dedicated Yacht Handling course and where possible bareboat "go it alone" charter and final Yachtmaster exam. All levels of RYA Practical Certificates are issued at point of completion!

Availability
Availability

Fully flexible! Start dates available all year, please contact us for a detailed proposal base around your commitments/wishes

Cruising Area
Cruising Area

UNRIVALED HERE IN THE CANARIES!!! During your many Sail Course weeks, a choice of no less that 8 different ports to visit between our bases in La Gomera and Tenerife. Add to that mile building passages with 7 Western & Eastern islands , giving you an unrivaled sailing experience in widely varied sailing conditions, including "Heavy Weather" training.

Yachtmaster Fast Track in 3 Steps

Step 1 – RYA Day Skipper Level – “Sail Teaching”

Includes: RYA Day Skipper Online Theory Course, Practical Sail Teaching Courses to RYA Day Skipper Level and Canary Islands Sail Cruises/Mile Building/Skipper Experience/Qualifying Passage Making.

Result: RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Certificate (plus additional tidal sea miles)

ContentRYA Day Skipper Online Theory Course-taken at home or during your stay with us (flexible options)

Week 1RYA Competent Crew Practical Training Course – 120 NM+

Week 2Competent Crew “Plus” Consolidation Skills Course – 120 NM+

Week 3 – RYA Day Skipper Practical Training Course – 120 NM+

Week 4Western Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 250 NM+

Week 5Eastern Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 350 NM+

Price for RYA Day Skipper package only €5870

Step 2 – RYA Coastal Skipper Level – ¨Sail Teaching/Coaching¨

Includes: RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Online Theory Course, Practical Sail Teaching/Coaching Courses to Coastal Skipper Level and Canary Islands Sail Cruises/Mile Building/Skipper Experience/Qualifying Passage Making.

Result: RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Completion Certificate (plus additional tidal sea miles)

Content: RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Online Theory Course – taken at home or during your stay with us (flexible options!)

Week 6Day Skipper ¨Plus¨Practical Sailing Skills ¨Teaching/Coaching¨Course – 120 NM+

Week 7Western Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 250 NM+

Week 8Eastern Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 350 NM+

Week 9RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Skills ¨Coaching¨Course – 120 NM+

Price for RYA Coastal Skipper package only €4930

Step 3 – RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Level – ¨Sail Coaching¨

Includes: Practical Sail Coaching Courses to RYA Yachtmaster Certification Level and Canary Islands Sail Cruises/Mile Building/Skipper Experience/Qualifying Passage Making. 

Result: RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate (plus the remaining tidal sea miles)

Content: 

Week 10Coastal Skipper ¨Plus¨Sailing Skills ¨Coaching¨Course -120 NM+

Week 11Western Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 250 NM+

Week 12Eastern Canary Islands Mile Building/Qualifying Passage Making Cruise – 350 NM+

Week 13Coastal Skipper ¨Plus¨/Boat Handling Combi Skills ¨Coaching¨Course – 100 NM+

Week 14RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam Prep (4 days) and Exam (2 days) – 80 NM+

Price for RYA Yachtmaster package only €5670 (plus the RYA YM Exam fee)

Prices:

Step 1 – €5870

Step 2 – €4930

Step 3 – €5670

FULL PROGRAM PRICE (Steps 1, 2 & 3 – €15990 (Includes basic 1st Aid & RYA SRC Marine Radio Courses!)

Additional costs – RYA Exam Fees for RYA Yachtmaster Practical and SRC Radio Exams. 

All Accommodation included for the duration of your program. 

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Courses

A wide range of practical and theory courses offered all year round

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Cruises

Choose from a variety of sail cruises around the Canary Islands and beyond

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Charter

From Bareboat to skippered charter, we have an option to suit your needs

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ACCOMMODATION

Recommended accommodation options in La Gomera and Tenerife

Get in Touch

Phone any time on our UK Divert No. (UK call cost): 0044 1252 837648
Phone (USA): 001 855 866-5566
Phone (Spain): 0034 922 141 967

Company Address:
Marina San Miguel
Urbanizacion Amarilla Golf
38639
San Miguel de Abona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Islas Canarias
Espana

Postal Address:
Apartado de Correos 211
38800
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Islas Canarias
Espana

Office opening hours:
Monday-Closed
Tuesday-Friday 08.30-15.30

Calls diverted outside of office hours, excluding Mondays. Please send us an email and your enquiry will be dealt with promptly.

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Canary Sail offers year-round sailing courses, cruising, and yacht charters from their base in South Tenerife, just 15 minutes from TFS Airport. They provide comprehensive RYA training, covering over 100 nautical miles and visiting multiple ports. With experienced instructors and a focus on quality, they attract many returning clients and referrals.

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Looking to hire a yacht, take a sailing course or maybe just relax on a boat in the Canaries?
With over 20 years experience we offer an unrivalled range of RYA Courses.