What this course covers
The Master of Yachts 200gt Limited course is a two-week course, run in Cape Town and Knysna, that prepares you to take command of a commercial yacht up to 200 gross tons operating within 150 nautical miles of the coast. It’s designed for experienced crew and skippers ready for their first command ticket, with at least 3,000 logged miles, 50 days aboard and solid twin-screw powerboat handling behind them.
You’ll spend the theory week on collision regulations, meteorology, tides, navigation and chartwork, and business and law, each with its own exam, then head out on the water for a practical week covering close-quarters handling, berthing, anchoring, man overboard recovery and emergency procedures under assessment.
On completion you’ll receive the IYT Master of Yachts 200gt Limited Certificate of Competency, MCA approved and assessed by an independent external examiner.
