BlondeBimbo
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OK, I know there have been similar questions, but as they didn’t really answer my problem whilst I was lurking, so I thought I would ask!
As a back ground – I passed my full Yachtmaster offshore back in ~ 1982 or so, having been sailing since around 12 years old, I also taught dingy, windsurfing, and sailing back in the 80’s through late 90’s.
I am now looking to complete my YM Ocean – I am fairly up to speed with all the aspects needed having been so involved previously, however as I never actually took the test, or the practical following; I really need to complete a course and pass/complete the theory before doing the practical.
Since I am based in Scotland but actually work away almost every week some form of evening class is out of the question. (It is not always the same location each week either
)
It does however leave me plenty of dull evenings with which to complete a correspondence type course!
I have looked at NMCS (National Marine Correspondence School) , Ocean Training (via Stormforce), Centaur Sailing, and a few others.
I am really toying between NMCS and Centaur – Centaur is considerably cheaper, but NMCS appears more professional (although ultimately this is just based on the website).
I am more interested in a quality course and professional test/exam than the financial aspects – but unfortunately price alone does not guarantee the quality!
Does anyone have actual experience of these courses from any vendor – ideally for YMOc?
Thanks
BB
As a back ground – I passed my full Yachtmaster offshore back in ~ 1982 or so, having been sailing since around 12 years old, I also taught dingy, windsurfing, and sailing back in the 80’s through late 90’s.
I am now looking to complete my YM Ocean – I am fairly up to speed with all the aspects needed having been so involved previously, however as I never actually took the test, or the practical following; I really need to complete a course and pass/complete the theory before doing the practical.
Since I am based in Scotland but actually work away almost every week some form of evening class is out of the question. (It is not always the same location each week either
)It does however leave me plenty of dull evenings with which to complete a correspondence type course!
I have looked at NMCS (National Marine Correspondence School) , Ocean Training (via Stormforce), Centaur Sailing, and a few others.
I am really toying between NMCS and Centaur – Centaur is considerably cheaper, but NMCS appears more professional (although ultimately this is just based on the website).
I am more interested in a quality course and professional test/exam than the financial aspects – but unfortunately price alone does not guarantee the quality!
Does anyone have actual experience of these courses from any vendor – ideally for YMOc?
Thanks
BB
