Major changes to Yachtmaster Certificates

STCW endorsed RYA Yachtmaster® Certificates

Under British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) regulations, skippers holding an RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore or RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean Certificate of Competence with a commercial endorsement may be the master of yachts and pleasure vessels up to 200gt.

However some non-UK Maritime administrations may require skippers to have attended four courses which comply with the international STCW ’95 standard (Standard of Training and Certification of Watchkeepers). These courses are:

• STCW Personal Survival Techniques: STCW A-V1/1-1 or RYA Sea Survival
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities: STCW A-V1/1-4
• STCW Elementary First aid: STCW A- V1/1-3
• STCW Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention: STCW A – V1/1-2

Skippers who have successfully completed these courses and hold an RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore or Ocean commercial endorsement may have their RYA certificate of competence endorsed with the words:

“The certificate holder complies with STCW 95 regulations V1/1 Sections V1/1-4. This certificate is valid for use as Master of Yachts up to 200gt on commercially and privately registered yachts until (date of expiry)”

If you require this endorsement because you are working outside the UK, particularly on non-UK flagged vessels, you may obtain a new certificate by applying to the RYA with:

• a covering letter requesting the STCW endorsement
• your original certificate
• a new passport photograph
• evidence of completion of the STCW courses
• a cheque for £20 payable to the RYA

In addition, all commercially endorsed Yachtmaster® Offshore and Yachtmaster® Ocean certificates of competence will now include the following wording:

“This certificate is valid for use as Master of Yachts up to 200gt on commercially and privately registered yachts until (date of expiry)”

Start Yachting

This 2-day course is just perfect for those who’d love to discover why sailing is so fantastic. The primary aim of Start Yachting is to give people a fun weekend and provide a short introduction to sail cruising for beginners.

Students who have completed ‘Start Yachting’ can progress to their Competent Crew certificate, a perfectly achievable aim with a further three days (or two weekends) tuition with us.


Read more about the Start Yachting course or view our calendar to check availability.

Gift Vouchers - give the best gift ever to a friend, loved one or valued colleague

Gift vouchers are the ideal solution for that ‘difficult to buy for’ person. A gift voucher from Mallorca Sea School and Charters is a great introduction to an exhilarating sport for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, adventure and learning new skills. No experience is needed on the introductory courses and vouchers maybe used on our more advanced training courses too.

Vouchers are available for any value and can be redeemed against any of our sailing, motorboat or powerboat courses giving the recipient total flexibility and loads of choice.


Find out more about our Gift Vouchers or order one here.

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