[Offshore training courses for Cat 1]

Thanks for the replies guys. All great information! I think I will hunt down a local Cat 1 inspector and put my name down for offshore crew

[Offshore training courses for Cat 1]

Thanks Guys. Thats what I was thinking. So if I get 2 or 3 trips under my belt will that be enough for Cat1? Or are there any other courses that will be worth doing in the meantime?

[Offshore training courses for Cat 1]

Hi Guys

 

I am planning to take my boat offshore in the next year or so, I have sailed all my life but it was all costal sailing. This will be my first time offshore.

 

Can anyone recommend a pathway between where I am at now and being competent sailing offshore (and achieving Cat 1)

 

The obvious things that I will need are:

 

Offshore experience (I am hoping to crew on an offshore passage in the next 12 months) 

Navigation training 

First Aid

Radio Operator

Survival at sea training?

 

Can anyone recommend any good training courses that will teach me what I need to know and will be valid for Cat 1? I have seen the Ocean Yacht Master Course but is that overkill for what I am wanting to do? Is getting experience better then a formal qualification? Any help is greatly appreciated

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[Wanted - BUKH 20 Gearbox]

Does anyone have an old BUKH 20 lying around with gearbox attached?

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