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Arranging your exam

You can arrange your exam in a number of ways. Here's our helpful guide on everything you need to know.

Arranging your exam

Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) Exam

Full details of the SRC course and exam can be found on the SRC Course and exam page.

Powerboat Advanced, Yachtmaster Coastal, and Yachtmaster Offshore exams

The most common way to arrange a Powerboat Advanced, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam is through an RYA Recognised Training Centre, often with a  preparation course taking place before the exam. Before arranging an exam or preparation course, please make sure you read through the requirements for your intended examination to ensure you are eligible of the exam. 

Exams outside the UK must be organised through an RYA training centre recognised for practical cruising courses or advanced powerboat courses (as appropriate).

You can find sutiable training centres using the links below. Select 'Use my location' or enter a location on the top left of the screen to filter the results. 

Centres able to arrange Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exams 

Centres able to arrange Powerboat Advanced exams 

 

Requesting an examiner (UK only)

If you wish to take the exam in the UK you can request an examiner directly through the RYA by clicking on the links below. If you are arranging an Advanced Power Boat, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore exam outside of the framework of an RYA Recognised Training Centre, you will need to provide a suitable vessel and crew. 

Whilst we will do our best to meet your request, we cannot guarantee an examiner will be available in your location or on the dates you request.  Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for an examiner to be allocated to you. 

Request an Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore examiner 

Yachtmaster Ocean oral exams 

The exam for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence is an oral one, which can be conducted at an RYA recognised Training Centre, or at another appropriate venue, either in the UK or abroad. You can request an Ocean oral exam via the link below. However, please be aware that it may be necessary for you to travel to a specific location in order for the exam request to be fulfilled.  

Request a Yachtmaster Ocean examiner 

 

Prior to your exam 

Ensure you have completed an application form. In most cases this should be done through the online exam payment service. This produces a pre-populated application form where you can complete the additional pre-requisite information.

Exam payment service

However, if your exam is being paid for by your training centre on their RYA account, please ensure you download and complete the appropriate exam application form below, with the centre name and account number. This form can also be used by those wishing to pay by cheque (only within the UK). 

Application form for an Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore exam 

Application form for a Yachtmaster Ocean exam 

 

Cancellations 

If you decide to cancel your exam, please directly contact the Training Centre you booked with or your examiner. If you requested an examiner via the online service and have not yet been provided with the examiners contact details but wish to cancel, please contact exams@rya.org.uk. 

Exam requirements 

Please make sure you read the full requirements before booking your exam: