IYT Yacht Training Programme
Introduction to Yachting
This is a fun course over 1, 2 or 3 days introducing the sport of yachting. This is the first step for everyone who is considering Yachting as a career or pastime.

International Crew Certificate
This course contains theory and practical elements giving a basic understanding of the knowledge that is required to be an active crew member on board a yacht under power or sail.

Radio Operators Certificate
Every crew member should know how to operate a marine radio. This course covers the general rules for the use and operation of VHF radios, what to do in the case of emergency and an introduction to other marine communications equipment.

International Bareboat Watchkeeper / Basic Flotilla Skipper Certificate
These theory and practical modules are aimed at increasing a students nautical knowledge sufficiently to be a Watchkeeper on board a bareboat Yacht or a Flotilla Skipper, in fair weather, in daylight hours close to land.

International Certificate of Competence [ICC]
*Only valid for residents of UK and valid in certain European Countries. The ICC is now required for operators of most vessels on both inland and coastal waters in a large part of the European Community.

International Bareboat Captain / Skipper Certificate
This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to take command of their own yachts confidently and safely or for those who wish to safely charter a small yacht for their family vacation. IYT will accept prior learning from other recognised yachting establishments for those who wish to apply for recognition towards this certificate's examination. Pre-requisite for this course is 200 NM and/or 10 days Yachting Experience.

IYT Master of Yachts Certificates
The most prestigious and sought after internationally recognised Master of Yachts certificates in the world. Our certificates are recognised by 23 governments, including 16 Red Ensign countries as well as duel certification with the United States Coast Guard. No other Master of Yachts Certificate has such global recognition. The Whitsunday Marine Academy has been accredited to conduct these courses, including the STCW95 components where required and on completion you will receive a certificate of attendance. At the end of each course we also will arrange for examination by an independent International Master of Yachts Examiner. If successful you will receive your International Master of Yachts Certificate of Competence (Recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency MCA). This is part of quality control process that maintains the very high standards of International Master of Yachts Training.

Master of Yachts Certificates are endorsed for either Power or Sail or both. When you apply to attend the course we will discuss your sea time experience and you can choose to be examined for either Power or Sail or for both at the end of the course.

Master of Yachts Coastal
A 6 day liveaboard course, power or sail to cover the theory and practical components of the IYT Master of Yachts Coastal Course. This certificate is the globally recognised measure of competency for command of small power and sail vessels. To apply for the course candidates must have:

Master of Yachts Offshore
The IYT Master of Yachts Offshore is a commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of competency for operating yachts up to 150 Nautical miles offshore. The programme is an extensive theory and practical based course designed to provide the highest standards of maritime education for both the professional and recreational yachtsperson. It is an intensive course designed for experienced crew with sufficient on the water experience.

Content of the course includes:
IYT Master of Yachts Offshore Theory – 6 days

IYT Master of Yachts Offshore Practical – 5 days

IYT STCW95 Training – 5 days

What are the minimum entry requirements to complete the IYT Master of Yachts® Offshore Course?
1. IYT Master of Yachts® Candidates must have logged 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active member of the crew to be able to participate in the course. For the purpose of this requirement, a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours. Parts of a day may not be included in this total, but a day is not invalidated by a candidate leaving the yacht for a few hours during a cruise. The term “at sea” is defined as being on a vessel outside of any harbor - natural or artificial - in which a cruising yacht could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time.
2. Candidates must also have logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea. This mileage must be logged on genuine cruises or passages but not short day trips. At least 2000 miles must have been completed on coastal voyages and not Ocean crossings.
3. Candidates must have five varied passages with rhumb lines of over 60 miles, two of which the candidate must have been undertaking the duties of captain or watchkeeper during the passage.
4. 30 hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew. For at least six hours of this night time experience, the candidate must have been acting as the vessel’s captain/watch leader. “Night,” in this context, is defined as the time between sunset and sunrise.
5. A Current Medical Exam and Eyesight Test which allows the participant to perform safely the relevant duties on a yacht, including being able to see and distinguish lights and signals of other vessels and navigational marks in typical weather conditions without risk to him/herself, other crewmembers or the safe operation of the vessel. *Verification of the above yachting experience must be original and signed by the Captain of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing. Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as Captain may sign their own entries but owner’s verification will be required.

IYT Master of Yachts Ocean
The IYT Master of Yachts Ocean certificate is a commercial 200 ton Masters Certificate of Competency for operating yachts globally. The certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation, to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regard to routing and meteorology/weather matters.

In order to receive the Master of Yachts Ocean Certificate candidates must possess and IYT Recognised Master of Yachts Offshore certificate and all basic STCW95 certificates.

This is a 6 day course.