Another YM thread

[awol]

3 figure responses to YM themed posts but how many have actually done it?

 

[laika]

I wonder whether people noted that multiple choices are allowed if the 3/4 of the people (at current polling) with YM Offshore never did dayskipper (or "just go sailing" ;-)

 

[lustyd]

I think YM coastal course is Coastal Skipper. That or YM theory. Otherwise no idea what you refer to, there isn’t a YM coastal course on the RYA site.

 

[capnsensible]

I think YM coastal course is Coastal Skipper. That or YM theory. Otherwise no idea what you refer to, there isn’t a YM coastal course on the RYA site.

C of C means certificate of competence. Awarded to those who have taken the exam at the three levels indicated.

Coastal and Day Skipper course completion certificates are, as the name implies, awarded to those who successfully complete all the modules required under practical instruction and are not examined.

 

[WindyWindyWindy]

I wonder whether people noted that multiple choices are allowed if the 3/4 of the people (at current polling) with YM Offshore never did dayskipper (or "just go sailing" ;-)

Yeah, didn't notice..

 

[WindyWindyWindy]

...there isn’t a YM coastal course on the RYA site.

Not even this one?
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Exam

 

[Praxinoscope]

Slight thread drift, Just as a matter of interest, I haven’t seen a recent YM ‘cert of comp‘ is it still presented in the ‘posh’ blue hard cover much like the old U.K. passport?

 

[lustyd]

Not even this one?
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Exam

No that’s the line above, CofC

 

[lustyd]

C of C means certificate of competence. Awarded to those who have taken the exam at the three levels indicated.

Coastal and Day Skipper course completion certificates are, as the name implies, awarded to those who successfully complete all the modules required under practical instruction and are not examined.

Indeed, but the RYA Coastal Skipper course doesn’t have the YM moniker.

 

[Adios]

I'm a bit annoyed that 20 years ago when I had the sufficient current sea miles for YM offshore and had the shorebased cert etc I just didn't do the practical exam (I moved inland and boats took a backseat). The only benefit it would seem is people believe it to be sufficient proof of competence where now I (naturally) receive skepticism when I claim I can do boats for any reason, until I've proven myself. Its a pain in the arse having to list off experience which of course I could just be making up, rather than just flash a card. Other than that no reason to get one I can think of so its not high enough of a priority to do it now. Maybe one day.

 

[capnsensible]

Indeed, but the RYA Coastal Skipper course doesn’t have the YM moniker.

The course is the Coastal Skipper practical course.

Since 2010, the old Coatal Skipper Cof C exam became the YM Coastal exam.

For roundness the theory course is the Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory. Same course for both levels.

 

[awol]

I have 2 documents that no-one has ever asked to see - my university degree and my YM Cof C. Both took a bit of effort, both indicate a level of competence but having got them they live in a drawer unseen.

 

[SaltIre]

I have 2 documents that no-one has ever asked to see - my university degree and my YM Cof C. Both took a bit of effort, both indicate a level of competence but having got them they live in a drawer unseen.

I got my Coastal Skipper C of C after a bit of effort. The examiner, Robin Sjoberg who was RYA Cruising Secretary at the time, suggested securing to piles in Cowes using fishermans bends rather than the round turn and two half hitches we'd used. Not having the faintest idea how to tie such a knot, as Skipper I naturally delegated the task to my crew who were also doing the test - it was the middle of the night so I then used my wee torch to check them when they were done.

 

[Praxinoscope]

I have 2 documents that no-one has ever asked to see - my university degree and my YM Cof C. Both took a bit of effort, both indicate a level of competence but having got them they live in a drawer unseen.

Much the same, I do keep the YM amongst the ships papers during the season ( don’t know why, but I do) my BA and MA collect dust in a drawer somewhere in the house,

 

[billskip]

It is a little annoying that they need renewal every (5?)years
it seems if you dont renew after a period they expire/wont be renewed.
I appreciate a driving licence now has to be renewed every 10 yrs (or 3 if over 70) but if you dont renew for a while you dont have to take a new driving test.......or have I got it wrong?

 

[SaltyC]

It is a little annoying that they need renewal every (5?)years
it seems if you dont renew after a period they expire/wont be renewed.
I appreciate a driving licence now has to be renewed every 10 yrs (or 3 if over 70) but if you dont renew for a while you dont have to take a new driving test.......or have I got it wrong?

?? To the best of my knowledge the YM qualification does not need renewing, HOWEVER, If commercially Endorsed you need to prove current First Aid, Medical and the paper box ticking bit, to renew commercial endorsement of said qualification.

 

[Praxinoscope]

Sorry billskip, you have lost me, what needs to be renewed every 5 years?

 

[laika]

Sorry billskip, you have lost me, what needs to be renewed every 5 years?

Commercial endorsement. Needs renewing every 5 years with a medical certificate and certification of sea time. YM cert itself does not expire

 

[billskip]

Sorry billskip, you have lost me, what needs to be renewed every 5 years?

I thought I read somewhere that the course certificate is necessary to be renewal..I may have it wrong and am getting it confused with the icc certificate my apologies if in wrong...but I'm sure I read it somewhere.

 

[rib]

I thought I read somewhere that the course certificate is necessary to be renewal..I may have it wrong and am getting it confused with the icc certificate my apologies if in wrong...but I'm sure I read it somewhere.

Don't give them ideas lol