ToroLoco
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Hi folks, new to the site and I am just wondering, has anyone done a Yachtmaster course, specifically Coastal or maybe Offshore? When I say I'm a newbie, I really mean it, until I googled it I didn't know the difference between a jib and a halyard 
Anyway, yesterday I had this brilliant idea (?) to make a career in sailing. One of those Zero to Hero courses. Currently I study as an adult student for a BA with a university here in Europe but that is all theory, won't get me a meaningful, enjoyable career. I thought, hey, sailing might. Right?
After much searching I came across a school in an undisclosed country, and the prices are good. $3720 for a 34 day Yachtmaster Coastal. And $6330 for a 3 month Yachtmaster Offshore. Both prices include food and accommodation minus 1 week when you are doing some survival training. I think it is a pretty good price to get a decent, and what I think is a sought after, qualification. What do you think?
Yes, I am early 40's but hey, I'm not like really, really old, like 50
I guess most folks starting out would be younger in their 20's usually, maybe 30's, do you think my advanced age may be an issue? In good health aside from well controlled asthma. I do suffer from lower back pain but so do many others, but it's relatively well controlled. What kind of career could I hope to get after obtaining a Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certificate? Is it really as sought after as I seem to be reading? There is also a more basic RYA MCA Deck certificate which lasts 28 days and costs $2100, again it also includes food and accommodation. Another good deal I think. The Deck course includes: RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Theory, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Powerboat Level II, STCW 95' (Firefighting, First Aid, PSSR), RYA Radio (SRC).
Any feedback would be welcome. Thanks.
Anyway, yesterday I had this brilliant idea (?) to make a career in sailing. One of those Zero to Hero courses. Currently I study as an adult student for a BA with a university here in Europe but that is all theory, won't get me a meaningful, enjoyable career. I thought, hey, sailing might. Right?After much searching I came across a school in an undisclosed country, and the prices are good. $3720 for a 34 day Yachtmaster Coastal. And $6330 for a 3 month Yachtmaster Offshore. Both prices include food and accommodation minus 1 week when you are doing some survival training. I think it is a pretty good price to get a decent, and what I think is a sought after, qualification. What do you think?
Yes, I am early 40's but hey, I'm not like really, really old, like 50
I guess most folks starting out would be younger in their 20's usually, maybe 30's, do you think my advanced age may be an issue? In good health aside from well controlled asthma. I do suffer from lower back pain but so do many others, but it's relatively well controlled. What kind of career could I hope to get after obtaining a Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certificate? Is it really as sought after as I seem to be reading? There is also a more basic RYA MCA Deck certificate which lasts 28 days and costs $2100, again it also includes food and accommodation. Another good deal I think. The Deck course includes: RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Theory, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Powerboat Level II, STCW 95' (Firefighting, First Aid, PSSR), RYA Radio (SRC).Any feedback would be welcome. Thanks.
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