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Master of Yachts Coastal

Master of yachts coastal/mate 200gt power & sail.

This certificate is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

Course Synopsis

Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200gt Power & Sail is a Comprehensive and Complete Live Onboard Course with Total 6 Days for Sail OR 5 Days for Power. The Course Fully Designed Including The Practical’s on The Water Examination. The Course is Exhaustively Covered With Subjects Like

• Navigational Charts And Publications
• Dead Reckoning And Estimated Position
• Position Fixing
• Tidal Levels And Data
• Safety at Sea
• Meteorology

The Course is Continuously Upgraded from Time To Time with Much More Subjects That Need to Be Part of it. The Master of Yachts Coastal Course is Totally Designed to Be Conducted Onboard a Yacht, Hence it also Covers Areas Like Practical Seamanship Skills That Are Required Like

• Boat Handling
• Yacht Presentation
• Passage Planning

To Obtain A Power Certificate/Endorsement, Training And Examination May Not Take Place on A Sailboat Under Auxiliary Engine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I Qualified To Work After Pursuing Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate Certificate?

Anybody  Who Holds The Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate certificate is Qualified To Work As

• Master of <24m Vessel up to 60 Nautical Miles Offshore
• Chief Mate of 500 Ton Vessel up to 60 Nautical Miles Offshore
• Chief Mate of 200 Ton Vessel up to 150 Nautical Miles Offshore

What Are The Minimum Entry Requirements To Apply For The IYT Master of Yachts Coastal / Mate 200 gt  Course?

• One Must Hold OR Obtain A VHF Radio Operators Certificate.
• One Must Hold OR Obtain All Four STCW’95 Basic Safety Training Certificates.  If STCW Safety Training is Taken After January 1 st , 2014 The New Proficiency in Maritime Security Awareness is Also Required.
• Candidates Must Provide Documented Proof of 30 Days And 800 Miles At Sea Including 2 Days As Watch Leader/Skipper And 12 Hours Underway on Watch At Night.  This Pre-Requisite Experience Must Have Been Obtained Within The Last 5 Years.
• Candidates May Sit The Course Prior To Obtaining The Minimum Sea Time. However, They Will Not Be Issued Their Master of Yachts Coastal / Mate 200gt Certificate Until All The Requirements Have Been Met.
• Verification of Yachting Experience Must Be Signed By The Skipper of The Yacht on Which The Candidate Was Sailing.
• Candidates Claiming Sea Time During Times When They Were Acting As Captain May Sign Their Own Entries, But Will Need Independent Proof That Can Be Verified By IYT.
• A Current Medical Fitness Examination and A Color Blind Eyesight Examination.
• Medical/Eyesight Examinations Are Valid For A Period of Two Years.

What is Required For The IYT Master of Yachts Coastal / Mate 200gt Exam?

• The Course Must Be Completed Before Challenging OR Going For The Exam.
• Minimum Sea Time Requirements as Per The Standards Prescribed Should Also Be Met Before The Examination.

What Does The Exam Actually Consist of?

• The Exam Will Be Conducted By An Independent IYT Master of Yachts Examiner Which Will Be in The Form of An Oral And Practical Test With Presentation Onboard A Yacht.
• Candidates Must Demonstrate Their Sufficiency And Ability To Handle, Dock, And Anchor The Boat With A Required Level of Confidence as Expected By The Examiner.
• Candidates Will Be Examined on Any Subject Contained Within The Syllabus And To Be Questioned on Any of Their Yachting Experience Till Date.
• In The Event if The Examiner Considers An Examinee Has Not Achieved The Required Standards as Expected By IYT, An “IYT Master of Yachts” Certificate Will Not Be Issued.
• If A Candidate Does Not Qualify, Then a Confidential Report Will Be Sent To The Candidate Outlining The Reason OR Reasons For Failure And Suggesting Remedial Action That Should Be Taken For Successful Completion of The Course.
• Completion of The IYT Master of Yachts Coastal Course is Not A Guarantee of Passing The Examination And Receiving The Certificate.

How Do I Apply For Enrollment?

• Candidates May Apply To Any of The Participating IYT Partner Schools Worldwide Who Offer This Course.
• In Order To Apply For The IYT Master of Yachts Certification Courses, A Detailed Yachting Resume Must Be Sent To Your IYT Training School For Evaluation.
• Acceptance into The Course Does Not Automatically Guarantee Obtaining An IYT Master of Yachts Coastal / Mate 200gt Certificate.
• All The Prerequisites That Are Necessary Must Be Fulfilled And The Required Satisfactory Standards Have To Be Achieved in All of The Courses as Prescribed.

With in How Much Time I Have To Submit All The Required Paperwork After Completing The Course?

• ALL EXAMS (PASS OR FAIL)
• STCW Certificates
• Radio  Certificate
• Medical Fitness Certificate
• If Any Extra Documents Are Necessary Then The School Will Advise The Candidate of Necessary Documents.
• If Any Documents Are Missing, The Candidate Will Have Twelve Months of Time To Produce Any Missing Paperwork. This Paperwork Should Be Forwarded To IYT Worldwide By The Candidate This Does Not Include Exams As They Should NEVER Be Given To A Student.
• In The Event That The All of The Required Paperwork For Final Certification is Not Completed And The Paper Work is Not Submitted Within This 12 Months Timeframe The Entire Course Must Be Completely Retaken.

MCA Officer of the Watch – Master (Code Vessels <200gt) OOW (Yachts <500gt)

Work towards your master (code vessels 200gt) oow (yachts <500gt).

This generic MCA certificate of competency allows seafarers to become a captain of any vessel less than 200gt.This includes work boats and wind farm support vessels.

• GMDSS General Operators Certificate (GOC)

• Human Element, Leadership and Management (Operational Level)

Orals Preparation (Master< 200gt) OOW (Yachts less than 500gt)

Why the master 200gt, about the course.

Passing the Master 200gt will allow you to become the Captain on any vessel less than 200gt. This includes work boats and wind farm support vessels.

The Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) training covers two capacities:

• Limited (*not more than 150 miles from a safe haven)
• Unlimited (**unlimited area).

Before you can obtain the Master (Code Vessels <200gt), Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency (CoC) you must complete the relevant training modules along with the required MCA Ancillary courses to qualify to sit the Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency oral examination.

Required modules & certification

Required training & certification: , recommended training:  .

• Orals Preparation Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts <500gt)

To qualify for the Master (Code Vessels <200gt) Officer of the Watch (Yachts <500gt) Certificate of Competency Oral examination, you will be required to hold the pass certificates from the training courses above and also meet the following entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Limited certificate*.

Master Officer of the Watch limited – not more than 150 miles from safe haven.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate
• An RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a Shorebased Yachtmaster Offshore course; or
• An IYT Master of Yachts Limited
• Hold a valid ENG1 (medical fitness certificate) or accepted equivalent
• STCW Basic Safety Training

Unlimited Certificate**

Master Officer of the Watch unlimited – no limit on area

• Have completed 6 months seagoing service while holding an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean or IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate
• An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate and a certificate of successful completion of a shorebased Yachtmaster Ocean course;  or
• An IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited

Please Note: The above entry requirements are not required to attend the training courses for Master (Code Vessels less than 200gt) Officer of the watch (Yachts less than 500gt). However they are required to apply for your Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and sit the final CoC Oral Examination. Full details can be found on the MCA Oral Examination Form MSF 4343 .

For full Training and Certification Guidance of the UK requirements of Deck Officers on Large Yachts (over 24m) please refer to  MSN 1858 .

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(john percival marine associates), what are the requirements for a master less than 200gt coc.

The MCA have brought out the Master (code vessels <200gt), OOW (Yachts less than <500gt) CoC for those who hold a Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean, and would like to hold an MCA Master CoC.

There are 2 variants of the Master <200gt: ‘Limited to 150 miles from safe haven’ & ‘Unlimited area’.

If you hold the Yachtmaster Offshore CoC, you will get the limited Master <200gt CoC, if you hold the Yachtmaster Ocean CoC, you will get the unlimited Master <200gt CoC.

If your final aim is to achieve the Master <500gt or Master <3000gt CoC, you will need to have the OOW <3000gt CoC before you can move on to the Master CoCs.

In order to gain a Master <200gt CoC, you will need to do some classroom training, some sea service, and finally an oral exam.

Required Service:

You need to have 6 months of sea service on vessels of any size, whilst holding an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or IYT Master of Yachts Limited certificate.

Sea Service Verification Process – please click here to read about new regulations.

The courses you must undertake for Master <200gt are:

STCW Basic Safety Week certificates (PST or RYA Basic Sea Survival/PSSR/Elementary First Aid/Basic Fire Fighting) RYA or IYT Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased & Practical certs (either sail or power). These need to be  Commercially Endorsed NOTE: you don’t need to have a shorebased Yachtmaster certificate if your Yachtmaster CoC was issued before 31st July 2003 GMDSS ROC (if YM Offshore is used) or GMDSS GOC (if YM Ocean is used) certificate ENG1 Medical certificate Human Element Leadership & Management (Operational) certificate

Updating Training for CoC applications – anyone serving on board ship, who holds any of the following certificates must, as of 1st January 2017, have documentary evidence of either completing the training course or updating training within the last 5 years:

• Personal Survival Techniques
• Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB)
• Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (PFRB)
• Basic Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting

Applying for an NoE:

To do the final oral exam for Master <200gt, you will need a Notice of Eligibility. This document is issued once the MCA have assessed your eligibility, and an oral exam cannot be booked until the NoE is issued.

Your service needs to be proved with 2 forms of evidence for each vessel on which you are claiming service time. Usually a Testimonial and a Certificate of Discharge. If you have a discharge book, this can be used with a testimonial for each vessel, or if you are a member of the PYA they will attest your PYA logbook.

You must send a form of ID with your application. You can send a copy of your passport, signed by your Captain and with their CoC number noted, but you can also send any form of National ID – birth certificate or Discharge Book are usually easier to cope without!

Click here to view MSN 1858 (the testimonials and certificate of discharge can be found as annexes of the M Notice on pages 33-37)

Update to Electronic NoE application process & online oral exams

You will need to download the application form . You must complete the form and send all of your original certificates to the MCA. The NoE will be processed in about 28 days. Once the NoE is issued you are deemed eligible to take the oral exam.

JPMA offers oral preparation courses for the Master <200gt oral exam. Click here for details.

MASTER OF YACHTS 200 GT COASTAL / MATE (POWER&SAIL)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA -Must be at least 18 years of age -Hold or obtain a Marine Communications VHF-SRC Radio Operators certificate -One must hold or obtain 5 Basic STCW Safety Training certificates -A current medical fitness examination and a color-blind eyesight examination (Medical/eyesight examinations are valid for two years.) -Candidates may sit the course before obtaining the minimum sea time. However, they will not be issued their Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200 GT certificate until all the requirements have been met. -Endorsement requirements: 25 days at sea, 800 nautical miles, 2 days acting as watchkeeper, 12 night hours EXAMS Written for each module 1 practical

CAREER PATH Master of < 24m vessel up to 60 nautical miles offshore Chief Mate of a 500 GT vessel up to 60 nautical miles offshore Chief Mate of 200 GT vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore  PRICE EUR 1900 *Without accommodation HOW MUCH YOU CAN EARN  ON A SUPERYACHT? The salaries for these positions start from EUR 5,000 + 

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It is a beautiful 23m charter sailing yacht with an EU flag based in the South of France. 3 crew members. 

The project

We are looking for a captain ready to start beginning of July for a permanent position. There shall be a handover of a month. 

The boat will navigate in the Mediterranean area for the summer (Corsica). And then the boat is going to the Caribbean. 2 months of vacations. 

Ideally, we are looking for a couple (cook/stew). 

Desired profile

• English & French speaking is mandatory. 
• 200gt needed. 
• Sailing experience required . 
• Medical 3 needed as well. 

Salary : 5,500 euros/month. 

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Language requirements:.

Good knowledge of the following languages is required: English, French

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.

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Master of Yachts Unlimited Training

Iyt master of yachts courses have been recognised by the british maritime & coastguard agency (mca) since 1998 for use on board all red ensign registered yachts up to 200 gross tons. although the courses were specifically designed for use on red ensign yachts, they are now accepted by many other flag states because of their prestigious mca recognition. it is imperative that holders of iyt certificates check with the flag state for which they wish to work or the port authority/maritime authority in which they wish to operate to ensure they will accept your certificate..

What is the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate? The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.

If you hold the Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate you are qualified for work as:

• Master of 200 ton vessel all oceans
• Chief Mate of 500 ton vessel up to 150 nautical miles offshore
• OOW (Officer of the Watch of a 500 ton vessel all oceans).

What are the entry level requirements?

• Candidates should be 18 years of age or older.
• MCA STCW Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts CoC
• A valid STCW Officer of the Watch (OOW) Yachts CoC that is accepted for a Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
• A valid STCW Master <500GT Yachts CoC that is accepted for a Flag State Endorsement (FSE)
• MCA stamped Notice of Eligibility (NOE)
• MCA Master (Code Vessel) <200GT
• MCA Master <500GT Yachts (150nm/Near Coastal)
• Marshall Islands Master (STCW II/3) <350GT Yachts  /  Chief Mate (STCW II/3) <500GT Yachts
• AMSA Master less than 35m Near Coastal (Master <35m NC)-previously referred to as Master 4
• Note: We will accept commercial STCW Merchant Navy CoC holders entry into the Master of Yachts Unlimited course provided they have the sea time required to gain the Master of Yachts Limited CoC.  See this page of our website under “What are the minimum entry requirements to complete the IYT Master of Yachts Limited course?”
• A current medical fitness examination and a colour blindness eyesight examination, which allows the participant to safely perform the relevant duties on a yacht. Medical/eyesight examinations must be performed within the last two years from the time the certificate is being issued .
• Prior to taking the course the candidate MUST have undertaken either two trips of 250 miles, or one trip of 500 miles out of sight of land. To cover those areas where this may be difficult, i.e. the Mediterranean or Caribbean; this out of sight of land requirement can be satisfied 20 miles or more from a shore line.
It is expected that a passage plan be made for that voyage, which would subsequently be used in the course for review and debriefing purposes leading to improvements by the final theory exam.
• It is strongly preferred that the passage(s) be carried out prior to the course being taken (but that it may be done after the course with extenuating circumstances).

What does the Master of Yachts Unlimited theory course consist of?

The course consists of 6 days of astronavigation and worldwide meteorology. A thorough knowledge of all subjects covered in the IYT Master of Yachts Limited course is assumed. There will be a final written examination on the last day of the course.

• The earth and the celestial sphere
• The PZX triangle
• The sextant
• Measurement of time
• Meridian altitudes
• Planet sights
• Starsight planning
• The pole star
• Moon sights
• Compass checking
• Satellite navigation systems
• Great circle sailing
• Meteorology
• Passage planning

The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited certificate is a qualification that indicates that the holder has sufficient knowledge of celestial navigation to navigate globally using a sextant and to plan, undertake and manage an ocean passage together with a comprehensive understanding of the factors involved with regards to routing and meteorology.

Candidates who have demonstrated the required level of understanding and expertise in the course syllabus will be awarded the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate

How do I apply for enrollment?

Candidates may apply to any of the participating IYT Partner Schools worldwide who offer this course.

What happens if I am color blind, hearing impaired or have other medical issue?

The MCA are no longer allowing Deckhands, Officers of the Watch, Mates or Masters who have color blindness to hold MCA certification. In the past, those who were diagnosed with color blindness were issued certificates with the endorsement” no solo watch” or “dual watch only”.   Because the IYT/MCA Master of Yachts certificates are commercial in nature, IYT will be complying with the same MCA requirements and will be unable to issue any commercial certificates to those who have color blindness.    It is imperative that students undertake a color blindness test  BEFORE  they enroll in any IYT/MCA commercial course as we will not be able to certify them.   Also, it is important to note that a ‘lantern test’ for color blindness is no longer accepted.  The test must be an Ishihara or CAD test.    Those who already hold IYT/MCA commercial certificates with a color blindness endorsement “no solo watch” will be able to renew with the same endorsement”.  

For candidates who are hearing impaired, hearing loss should not exceed 20 decibels for the frequencies of 500Hz, and 1000Hz and 2000Hz. When hearing level does not meet these standards, hearing aids may be accepted providing the above standards can be reached when using the aid and watch keeping duties at sea can be adequately performed.

Candidates with Type 1 Diabetes may receive the IYT Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate and Limited Certificates of Competency.  However, please know that the MCA may not allow you to progress to the OOW or 500 and > Master Certification.  As the IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate of Competency allows for ocean crossings, we cannot issue this certificate as medical assistance will be unavailable. 

Please note that the MCA will not issue an STCW qualification to candidates who do not pass the “ENG1 Medical Fitness Examination”.  The MCA will not allow you to progress to the OOW or 500 and > Master Certification.

How much time do I have to submit all required paperwork after completing the course?

Click here for information on time submission requirements for MOY Mate/Coastal, Limited and Unlimited.

As a professional in the yachting industry you are required to update and learn new skills on a regular basis. As you move up the chain of command or look for new opportunities your qualifications are essential. Please make sure they do not expire.

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Master of Yachts 200GT

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The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited is an MCA-recognized commercial Master License for Yachts up to 200GT across all oceans. It is recognized by various flag states and port authorities around the world and meets the requirements for candidates working towards their MCA Officer of the watch (OOW Yachts 3000GT) and Chief Mate 3000 CoC.

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IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certification

The IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate qualifies you to work as:

• Master of 200-ton yachts, all oceans
• Chief Mate of 150-ton yachts up to 150 nautical miles offshore
• Chief Mate of 200-ton yachts, all oceans
• OOW (Officer of the Watch) on all oceans of a 500-ton yacht, all oceans

Master of Yachts Unlimited Prerequisites / Requirements:

• IYT Master of yachts limited certificate (Or an MCA stamped notice of Eligibility)or - MCA Master (Code Vessel) < 200GT - MCA OOW certificate - MCA stamped Notice of Eligibility (NOE) - Marshall Islands Master (STCW II/3) < 350GT / Chief Mate (STCW II/3 <500GT) - AMSA Master less than 35m Near Coastal (Master <35m NC)
• An ENG1 or other type of Seafarer medical certificate including an eyesight and color blindness check, less than 2 years old (must be within the expiration date of the given certificate if less than 2 years)
• Either two trips of 250 miles, or one trip of 500 miles out of sight of land.- For areas where this may be difficult, (i.e. the Mediterranean or Caribbean); this out of sight of land requirement can be satisfied 20 miles or more from a shoreline. It is expected that a passage plan be made for that voyage, which would subsequently be used in the course for review and debriefing purposes leading to improvements by the final theory exam.
• It is preferred that the passage(s) be carried out prior to the course being taken but it can be done afterward with extenuating circumstances). Please contact or view the IYT website for more information regarding this.

Master of Yachts Unlimited Theory Course Breakdown:

Course length and content covered:.

6 Days days of astronavigation & worldwide meteorology. Candidates must hold a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the subjects covered in the IYT Master Limited course.

Subjects covered include:

• The earth and the celestial sphere
• The PZX triangle
• The sextant
• Measurement of time
• Meridian altitudes
• Planet sights
• Starsight planning
• The pole star
• Moon sights
• Compass checking
• Satellite navigation systems
• Great circle sailing
• Meteorology
• Passage planning

IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Exam & Certificate of Competency

Apart from the above-mentioned prerequisites, qualifications, knowledge, and experience, candidates are required to do the following in order to attain an IYT Master of Yachts Unlimited Certificate of Competency.

• A final written exam on the last day (6th) of the course. (3 hour written exam).
• The demonstration of practical sextant competencies including the taking of sun sights during the course.
• The submission of a formal plan for an ocean passage. Please read or contact the IYT or an IYT approved training school for more information regarding this.

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Master 200 GT: the gateway between the Yachtmaster and the Captain 200

Yachtmaster holders can, by using the Master 200 GT oral exam gateway, claim a visa recognition from France giving them the same prerogatives as a Captain 200 (french degree). 

The Yachtmaster is a British certificate, issued by the Royal Association Yachting (RYA).

The United Kingdom being a signatory to the STCW Convention, it can issue the title of Yachtmaster STCW Endorsed. In theory, if the Yachtmaster title is “STCW Endorsed”, the skipper will be able to obtain the benefit of the STCW titles recognition between signatory states of the STCW Convention, subject to obtaining a recognition visa or to the establishment of a bilateral recognition agreement between countries.

However, France (signatory of the STCW convention) does not recognize the “STCW Endorsed” Yachtmaster as such and therefore does not issue any visa recognition. Skippers who have it are, therefore, not allowed to sail on a boat waving the French flag. This can be a source of frustration for skippers who are denied employment opportunities.

To allow Yachtmaster holders to operate on French boats, they need to obtain a new certificate: the MCA Master 200 GT; which is recognized by France and can be subject to a visa recognition.

With a Yachtmaster, the Master 200 GT certificate is easily obtainable.

The Master 200 GT is the bridge between the Yachtmaster and the Captain 200 . Without a Master GT MCA, it is impossible to get a visa recognition from France.

1. What is the MCA Master 200 GT?

The Master 200 GT is an English STCW certificate recognized by France through the issuance of a visa recognition.

The MCA Master 200 GT is very similar to the Yachtmaster Offshore. Therefore, it can be used by skippers on vessels up to 200 GT or by watchkeeping officers on vessels up to 500 GT.

The Master 200 GT can be “Limited”, allowing use up to 150 Nm offshore, or “Unlimited” for use without distance limits.

Skippers must complete their diploma with a GMDSS certificate . This can be either a GMDSS ROC (Restricted Operator Certificate) which limits the activity in GMDSS Zone A1, or a GMDSS GOC (General Operator Certificate) which allows an unlimited use.

A number of prerequisites are required from the seaman who wishes to obtain this gateway, as follows.

2. Obtaining the complementary MCA Master 200 GT exam 

A. prerequisites to obtain this gateway.

First of all, to be able to use this bridge between the Yachtmaster and the Master 200 GT, some prerequisites are necessary:

• Be over 18 years old
• To have completed 6 months of sea service with a RYA Yachtmaster, or IYT Master of Yacht limited
• To hold an offshore RYA Yachtmaster or a commercially endorsed IYT Master of Yacht limited
• Have a valid ENG1 medical certificate
• Individual Survival Techniques (IST)
• Basic firefighting training
• Basic first aid (EM 1)
• Life safety and social responsibilities
• Operator certification: GMDSS ROC or GOC
• Have the HELM (Human Element, Leadership & Management) operational certificate
• Finally, pass the oral exam (see below for the content of the oral exam) of the MCA Master 200 GT. There is no MCA or RYA preparation course for the Master 200 oral exam. The program for the oral is: navigation, IRPCS, meteorology, cartography, business and MarPol law, Bridge procedures, etc.

In addition, candidates must complete a Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and send it to MCA. It is recommended that you allow at least 28 days before your file is processed. Oral examinations are held at the MCA offices.

B. Content of the Master 200 GT oral exam:

More specifically, and to put all the chances on your side, here is a summary of the content of the MCA Master 200 GT exam.

1. Plan and execute a passage (chart and navigation instructions, light lists, tide tables, radio warnings)

• Be familiar with the IMHA A and B buoyage system
• Identify and analyze the limitations and sources of error of electronic charts and navigation systems
• Know how to use Radar and ARPA (practical use, mode of operation, limitations and sources of error, including basic radar plotting techniques)
• Know the application of variation and deviation to convert true heading to compass heading, and understand the basic causes of variation and deviation
• Locate the ship’s position on the chart based on magnetic bearings and/or radar ranges, position by latitude and longitude
• Find the magnetic heading to steer and the ETA for a given destination given the starting position and recording speed
• Identify transits and chart trim marks to plan a safe approach to a port or anchorage
• State and explain the meaning of common chart symbols and abbreviations
• Know how to obtain and use weekly Notices to Mariners to correct charts
• Research high and low water times and predict heights and/or intermediate times for standard and secondary ports
• Find and predict tidal range and rate from charted tidal reference points, and tidal current atlases

2. Meteorology

• Know the sources of weather information
• Interprete weather forecasts, including knowledge of the characteristics of various weather conditions
• Use and interpret information obtained from on-board weather indications

3. Maintain a safe navigation watch

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the principles of marine navigation monitoring, including anchor monitoring; such as STCW Code A-VIII and ICS Bridge Procedures Guide
• Understand the use of bridge equipment including echo sounder and Navtex
• Be familiar with steering control systems, including autopilot and operation from manual to automatic control and vice versa
• Maintain navigation records
• Know the circumstances under which the captain should be called to the bridge
• Know the principles of handing over and relieving the bridge watch

4. International regulations for preventing collisions at sea (ColRegs)

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of ColRegs including the requirements: to proceed at a safe speed, keep an eye out for and recognize lights and shapes, and fog signals for all classes of vessels, recognize audible maneuvering signals and light signals. Recognize a developing collision situation by compass, radar or visual reference
• State the measures to be taken during the day and at night to avoid collisions. Describe precautions to be taken when navigating in or near areas of reduced visibility; evaluate the probability of a radar-only collision of a vessel and the steps to be taken to avoid a collision. Describe the requirements for navigating in or near traffic separation schemes. Describe the need to navigate in narrow channels
• Respond to emergencies, operational safety and pollution control

5. Distress signals and communication

• State the conditions under which distress signals may be used; understand the different types of distress signals, actions to be taken upon receipt, and obligations to assist
• Know the proper use of pyrotechnics, EPIRBS and SARTS, including the appropriate circumstances for their use
• Understand proper distress communication procedures, including the terms Mayday, PanPan and Safety messages
• Emergency communication with GMDSS regulations

6. Vessel manoeuvres

• Know the steps to prepare for departure, tasks before going to sea, docking, entering a dock, berthing alongside docks, piers or other vessels; stowing to buoys
• Know how to use and maintain mooring lines and associated equipment
• Know how to use the rudder, steer the ship, know the effects of propellers on the ship’s direction, the effects of wind and current, stopping, going astern and turning short
• Act in the event of a failure of the deck, telegraph or steering gear control, including emergency steering arrangements
• Know anchoring procedures
• Understand precautions to be taken when using winches and windlasses
• Understand the precautions to be taken when mooring and unmooring

7. Responses to emergencies

Be able to respond to emergencies by adapting the posture according to the different scenarios:

• Initial actions as follows: man overboard, collision, grounding, flooding or major mechanical damage, initial damage assessment and control, marine environmental protection
• Fire prevention, use and maintenance of firefighting apparatus, shutdown and isolation of facilities and equipment, evacuation and breathing apparatus, fire and safety plans
• Operation and maintenance of rescue apparatus and equipment, including immersion suits and thermal protection aids, pyrotechnics, and ammunition launching devices
• Launching of liferafts and rescue boats; proper rigging of liferaft hydrostatic release units
• Basic principles of survival

8. Pollution Prevention Requirements

• Know good pollution prevention practices in ports and at sea, as well as measures to be taken to prevent pollution during bunkering
• Know how to respond to pollution incidents in ports and at sea
• Know the basics of waste management and disposal of waste and oil residues

9. Vessel Navigability

• Understand the fundamentals of watertight integrity and closing all openings, including hatches, access hatches and watertight doors
• Understand the difference between good stability and poor stability, and recognize the warning signs of the latter
• Increasing and decreasing weights
• Low freeboard
• Clogged deck clearances and scuppers
• Loose tanks
• Preparing for weather, ensuring and maintaining watertightness

10. Business and Law

• Understand the content and application of the applicable codes, namely the “Small Vessel Commercial Code 1” and the Large Commercial Yacht Code (LY3) 2
• Be familiar with the Code of Safe Work Practices for Merchant Mariners 3, its content and practical application
• Know the requirements for drills and exercises, including fire, emergency and abandon ship drills
• Understand the legal requirement to insure a seaworthy vessel
• Know the basics of salvage laws
• Understand the requirements for safe manning, hours of work and watchkeeping
• Identify the circumstances under which a vessel requires a crew agreement

3. Ask for a visa recognition to work in France

Once the Master 200 GT is obtained, the holder can apply for a visa recognition from the competent authority.  

The visa recognition attests to the seaman’s competences to perform functions equivalent to his or her certificate in foreign countries.

A. How to apply for a visa recognition?

To obtain a visa recognition, you must put together a file with the following documents:

• The CERFA for visa application , duly completed and signed,
• A copy of your valid seaman’s certificates, approved by the administration of the country of issue (here the Master 200 GT), with the STCW reference of the title,
• A medical check-up, issued within the last 2 years by a doctor authorized by the country of issue of the certificate or by a French seamen’s doctor,
• An identity photo.

B. To whom should the application for a visa recognition be addressed?

The request for a visa recognition must be made by the seaman or the owner of the ship under the French flag on which the sailor, holder of the certificate concerned, is embarked.

This request should be sent to the “employment – maritime training” department of the DIRM (Direction InterRégionale de la Mer) of a DDTM (Direction Départementale des Territoires de la Mer) of the maritime coastline on which the vessel is operating (DIRM-Mediterranean, for example, if the vessel on which the sailor is embarked is operated in one of the departments of the Mediterranean coastline).

To know more about how you can obtain a recognition visa, see our dedicated blog post here.

C. Working in France with a visa recognition

Once the application has been validated and the visa recognition obtained, the French authorities certify that the foreign title held by the seaman corresponds to an equivalent level of function in French regulations.

By issuing this visa, France authorizes the holder to work under the French flag for a limited period of 5 years. If the recognized title expires earlier, the visa recognition will also expire.

The renewal of the visa recognition must be explicitly requested.

Note 1: Obtaining a visa recognition does not entitle the holder to the issuance of the equivalent French title and the related rights under French law. (e.g.: obligation to hold a French title for access to higher education).

Note 2: Obtaining a visa recognition is not sufficient for a foreign sailor to be able to command a French vessel. For this specific function, the foreign sailor must also be evaluated by a national jury. This national jury, presided over by the DIRM in its “commercial” formation, will examine the officer’s knowledge of the French language and national maritime regulations.

In summary, to work in France or under the French flag, the holder of a Yachtmaster STCW Endorsed must:

✅ Obtain the Master 200 GT by validating the Master 200 GT oral exam ✅ Once the Master 200 GT is obtained, apply for a visa recognition from the competent authority. ✅ When the visa recognition is issued to the seaman, he can then practice for 5 years in France.

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This Luxury Hotel Has Its Own Yacht — Here's What It's Like Sailing On It

The visionary couple behind the beloved Tuscan boutique hotel Borgo San Pietro has introduced "Satori," a 137-foot sailing yacht.

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This lifestyle luxury group is the gift that keeps on giving.

Shattering the glass ceiling with the highly talked about, award-winning 13th-century Tuscany boutique hotel Borgo Santo Pietro, the eponymous company now extends unrivaled charm and timeless design to Satori , the ultimate yacht experience.

A tender whisks me from the port in Athens, and we'll soon be approaching the yacht. From a short distance, I see the majestic Satori — or at least I hope I do. We start to slow for disembarkment, and the nautical blue starboard, vintage schooner shape, and vertical spars, standing majestic with the gods give her away. I do an internal backflip. It’s here, aboard this five-star luxury charter,  where I’ll spend the next few nights. 

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I’m greeted with flowing wine and hors d'oeuvres, and I don't know it yet, but for the next few days, every bite (and sip) I take will make my taste buds dance with the Mediterranean's brightest and most organically sourced flavors.

As my luggage is taken care of, I'm ushered towards the plush coffee lounge seating area where I meet Claus Thottrup, half of the duo behind the Borgo Santo Pietro Group of lifestyle companies. "C’est Magnifique" by Kay Starr hums in the background, and the rosé feels pleasing on the palate. Claus beams as he tells me passionately about Satori ’s air-conditioned wine cellar.

(Side note: You're invited to indulge in the wine services aboard the yacht, and with an admirable boutique collection of wines selected to complement the impressive meals on board, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a reason not to indulge. In fact, the cellar stocks biodynamic and sustainably produced wines sourced directly from Borgo Santo Pietro’s estate in Tuscany.)

Claus continues to tell me with pride all about the 12 years of dedication and commitment to creating excellent taste profiles. Before I know it, I’ve finished my rosé, and I'm being handed a glass of pinot noir, another Borgo classic that goes down all too well. 

Within an hour of my arrival, I slip into something more comfortable for sailing and began exploring.

At almost 137 feet in length, there’s ample opportunity for you to feel at home, and meandering through the space is easy. The teak flooring is smooth underfoot, and the flat floors make passing through each facet safe. With 376 square feet of indoor living space, encompassing a library, indoor dining area, and writing desk, you can take full advantage of the quiet moments. The best bit about this 'indoor' area is that you don’t feel like you're missing out on the sailing experience — the windows have been designed at sea level to bring expansive 360-degree views to you. In addition, the coffee deck at the stern lets you relax and be social with the wind in your hair. For complete privacy, the bow area offers an additional outdoor lounge. By night, it transforms into the most romantic cinema you’ve ever seen. 

With five luxury guest rooms including a main suite, Satori can accommodate up to 10 guests. On the other hand, with fewer guests, you can convert a cabin into a private spa facility with a steam room and treatments.

We dropped anchor in the most idyllic spots: Dokos, Hydra, Spetses, and Poros. Unlike other charters, this slimline sailing yacht can schmooze close to the turquoise rock pools and crystal-clear shallow depths. Our first stop was Agine, a picture-perfect lagoon for swimming, jet skis, and getting out the toys . Adrenaline lovers will have endless fun with the range of Seabobs, Kayaks, and Ringos.

An afternoon of frivolity can work up a serious appetite, and I soon learned that aboard Satori , feeling hungry is a good idea. No matter what time of the day, a meal is never just a plate of food; it's a labor of love, thought, and execution — and there's plenty to go around. Guests can expect to eat at the mid-deck dining table with open kitchen views and unobstructed destination scenes.  

Chefs are trained at Borgo Santo Pietro Saporium , the flagship Tuscany restaurant where authentic flavors and inventive cooking practices are the hallmarks of tantalizing cuisine. Needless to say, we were spoiled with inspired, flavourful dishes. My favorites were the lahmacun (a Middle Eastern flatbread), lobster risotto, and fresh tuna. For specifics, guests are encouraged to communicate preferences with the chef. 

Co-owners and designers Claus and Jeanette Thottrup made it their mission to capture a truly remarkable dining experience . As part of the Borgo Santo Pietro luxury lifestyle group, the culinary mission is one of great passion for the pair. With two Michelin-starred restaurants, a five-star boutique hotel, and unique guest experiences centered around food and wine, there’s no surprise that gourmet flavors are at the epicenter of a Satori voyage. 

Overamplifying the grace of Satori’s understated elegance and uncompromised comfort would ordinarily feel too much. But I catch a glimpse of myself in the glossy mahogany exterior, and amidst the deep diagonal layers of rich brown tones, I can see that Satori has gotten under my skin. Living up to her namesake meaning "instant enlightenment," I feel relaxed and at peace. Maybe it's the idea of traveling back in time?

This hand-carved wooden schooner gives all the vintage feels, as the inside decor illuminates the refined characteristics and prosperity of the 1920s and 1930s. The emphasis on clean lines, smooth round corners, and nature-inspired neutrals reflect a contemporary interpretation of Streamline Moderne . With orthopedic mattresses, sepia-tinted marble en-suite bathrooms, and technology-forward devices in every room, the old and new design elements merge unprecedentedly for a world-class sailing experience. I’m beginning to think that Satori’s unique narrative is what sailing dreams are made of.

The Genoa sail is out as we glide towards the island of Hydra. Island hopping and exploring untouched remnants of history are foremost on the itinerary. Of course, you can shape it to your liking, but for now, I felt like an Iconic star of the 1930s, taking in my first quintessential Greek experience.

A picturesque landscape that has seduced many with its stone mansions, brightly colored neighborhoods, and fairy-lit harbor is what you can expect from this island.  For us, getting lost in narrow alleys and visiting art museums is first on the agenda. Musing over the pleasant temperature came second. “This is shoulder season? It's perfect!” was the working title. Zero crowds and T-shirt weather make October in Greece a hot commodity — some might say it's the new July.  

Satori offers multiple sailing destinations, and guests can pick from a Mediterranean menu of beautiful places. Itineraries for Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Italy, France (Corsica) can be found here . Satori sails between June through October. Booking in advance is recommended to secure dates for that eagerly awaited romantic getaway or family adventure. 

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Lusben opens largest sailing yacht inspection pit in the Mediterranean

Azimut-Benetti refit and repair arm, Lusben , has welcomed a new inspection pit for canting keel sailing yachts of up to 70 metres at its facility in Livorno, Italy. 

Measuring 8.5 metres deep and 3.5 metres wide, the new workspace is the largest of its kind in the Mediterranean, requiring a total investment of €500,000. 

The space allows for all forms of maintenance operations to be performed on sailing yachts, such as painting or keel work. Alternatively, two concrete slabs can be placed on top of the pit so the area can be used to perform work on motor yachts. 

According to Lusben commercial director Gianni Paladino, the yard has already secured several maintenance bookings for the upcoming fall season. 

" This major investment in the Livorno site, following others completed in recent years, confirms the Group’s intention to expand the Lusben division and, in the coming years, consolidate its position as a benchmark for refit work in the Mediterranean," said Paladino. "Now we have the space, the technology and the people to achieve this important objective."

Alessio Centelli, the Livorno site manager, added: "It’s a remarkable project that confirms [Lusben's] credentials as a centre specialising in the world of sailing yachts as well.”

The addition of the inspection pit comes as part of Lusben's three-year "refit area upgrade programme", announced in 2023. 

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• Fans are blaming star Gary King for the delay in Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 release due to alleged poor behavior.
• Viewers speculate that Bravo may cancel the show entirely or rework the season to minimize Gary's presence.
• The long wait for Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 may be due to efforts to re-edit footage to remove Gary from the storyline.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht has been a popular spin-off for Bravo, but after a long wait, viewers feel that if the show doesn’t return, this star needs to take full responsibility for the cancelation . Although Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4 left the crew of Parsifal III off in a somewhat dramatic time, the charter season was complete. While Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 commenced within months of the previous season’s reunion airing, it still hasn’t hit the network’s airwaves. Some fans believe it won’t see the light of day because of one troubling Bravo star’s alleged poor behavior.

After Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 4, allegations of sexual misconduct came out surrounding Gary King. Having been part of the show for years, Gary was invited back for the next season before the allegations came out , but things have been put on hold. Viewers like u/GHOST_OF_DOON on Reddit feel Bravo likely “can’t air it as Gary is front and centre,” but aren’t sure if the network will bother to shoot another season. Many have wondered if the show is returning at all, and according to some Below Deck Sailing Yacht fans, Gary should take responsibility for the delay.

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While the allegations against Gary are quite serious, some are hopeful that the already filmed Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 will be able to be released despite Gary’s presence. Though it’s possible that the series will try to return with either a newly filmed season or a re-edited version of the season they already filmed, the producers behind Below Deck Sailing Yacht may choose to end the show entirely . While it’s been successful, the series’ reputation may be tarnished too much for it to come back without a major explanation about the delay and Gary’s whereabouts.

Some also believe the team behind Below Deck Sailing Yacht is trying to rework the existing season to feature Gary as minimally as possible . While it’s a long shot that a re-edit could work considering how much Gary is typically featured on the series, it’s possible the team could search through the footage they have to create a new edit to tell the season’s story without Gary. In doing that, the Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 that currently exists would have to be reworked entirely, but it could be why the season is taking so long to come out .

While Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is a season of the spin-off that viewers have been looking forward to for quite some time, with the lack of forward momentum, it appears the updates for the series have come to a standstill . Though the allegations against Gary were never proven, his behavior on the series has led many to believe that they’re, in fact, true. Though nothing has been confirmed, his presence on Below Deck Sailing Yacht season 5 is likely causing major problems, as well as the long delay for the show to hit the air.

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will sail around Asia starting next year

I t's been only a few weeks since The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection shared images of Ilma, the second ship in its fleet . Now, the luxury sailing arm of Marriott Bonvoy is back with news on the collection's third ship: the Luminara.

Starting in 2025, Luminara will begin sailing in Asia, a first for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . Journeys are currently planned from December 2025 through May 2026 and will include exciting stops in major cities like Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, along with lesser-known, underrated Asian coastal stunners like Ha Long Bay in Vietnam and Puerto Princesa, Philippines.

Luminara, an all-suite ship, will have five restaurants, six bars, a wine vault, a Ritz-Carlton spa, various room configurations and a pool. Plus, it'll have plenty of beautiful places to relax and watch the world go by — which, in the case of these new itineraries, means sailing by the beautiful landscapes of Asia.

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"As the first luxury hotel brand to venture into the cruise space, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our yacht voyages into Asia's most sought-after destinations," Jenni Benzaquen, senior vice president of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis and Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, said in a statement . "The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers guests unparalleled access to the world's most exquisite destinations, all while enjoying the hallmarks of luxury and personalized service for which The Ritz-Carlton brand is renowned."

The itineraries will kick off with a 14-night journey from Singapore to Hong Kong Dec. 30, 2025. Guests can expect a New Year's celebration in Koh Samui, Thailand; two days to explore Bangkok; and multiple stops in Vietnam. Bookings start at $17,300 per person.

Into 2026, there will be even more itinerary options, including:

• A 12-night trip from Hong Kong to Tokyo , with stops in Shanghai and Seoul, among others. Prices start at $17,700 per person.
• A 10-night Japanese journey that starts and ends in Tokyo, sails around Japan and also features a stop in Busan, South Korea. Prices start at $14,700 per person.
• A 15-night trip that starts in Tokyo , visits ports in northern Japan and then sails to the U.S. with various stops throughout Alaska. Disembarkation is in the southern port city of Seward. Prices start at $8,300 per person.

Before it begins running these Asian itineraries, Luminara will sail the Mediterranean starting next summer, with a slew of trips stopping in places like Rome, Barcelona and Athens, among others.

Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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F1 on the Water? Yachts Race at the Statue of Liberty.

Thousands of spectators turned out over the weekend for SailGP, which brought a high-speed competition, and lots of champagne, to the New York Harbor.

The catamarans used to compete in SailGP races cost about $5 million. Credit... Dolly Faibyshev for The New York Times

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By Alyson Krueger

• Published June 24, 2024 Updated June 26, 2024

At 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning, with New York City under a heat advisory, a gaggle of sailing enthusiasts, dressed in polo shirts and summer dresses, boarded a ferry for Governors Island to watch towering F50 catamarans race along the skyline of Lower Manhattan and in front of the Statue of Liberty.

It was the second day and the finals of the New York Sail Grand Prix, part of SailGP, the growing international sailing competition in which teams, grouped by country, compete in $5 million boats that race up to 60 miles per hour.

The competition was founded in 2018 by Larry Ellison, the tech billionaire, and Russell Coutts, a five-time America’s Cup winner, to build a mainstream sailing league. Unlike America’s Cup, which occurs roughly every four years, SailGP has events around the globe throughout the year, allowing audiences to follow along.

“It’s this high-adrenaline, high-speed sort of racing product right in front of you,” Mr. Coutts said.

Organizers and fans are comparing the competition to Formula 1 racing on the water, which also has billionaire and celebrity backers and flashy backdrops including St. Tropez and Dubai. Now in its fourth season, the number of SailGP teams and events has doubled. The races, filled with Olympic sailors and state-of-the-art catamarans, are broadcast throughout the world and attract millions of viewers, according to organizers.

The sold-out race was held at the tip of Manhattan. Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the race by boat or from Governors Island, a 172-acre island in New York Harbor. (Tickets started at $85 for the grandstand.)

A private tent on a paved area by the water was reserved for team owners and invited ticket holders. There was sushi and dumplings and tea service catered by the Plaza.

The teams were spread around the lounge, marked by flags. Lindsey Vonn, the Olympic ski racer, is on the board of directors for the team from the United States.

“I love speed and adrenaline, so when the opportunity presented itself it was a no-brainer,” Ms. Vonn said in a text message. She attended the race live on Saturday.

On Sunday, the races started around 1 p.m., prompting many guests to put down their champagne and Aperol spritzes and approach the edge of the water to take in the sailing.

Unlike in Formula 1, where a spectator can see only a short stretch of the track at a time, all of SailGP’s racing happens in a tight area in full view of the crowd.

The event is a series of three short races (each one lasts about 15 minutes) in which the boats circle the course multiple times, depending on the wind conditions.

For the boat to turn, 32 functions have to be performed by the team in unison. The catamarans are close enough to shore to see the sailors — there are usually six on each boat — in action.

Jennifer Falvey, 63, a real estate agent, had traveled from Woodstock, Vt., for the event after hearing it about it from a friend. “The boats are just so sexy,” she said.

Daniela Forte, who came with her husband from Westport, Conn., was struck by the speed.

“I don’t have a sailing background, and I had never heard of SailGP before this event, but it’s kind of an amazing idea,” she said. “Sailing has always felt like something you had to do, not just something you can watch, but this is amazing.”

An hour and a half after the first race started, the team from New Zealand was declared the winner (a television broadcaster announced: “The Kiwis have conquered Manhattan.”) The top three contenders are now New Zealand, Australia and Spain — ahead of the season finals in San Francisco in the middle of July.

Then sailors, still wet from the water, filled the lounge for “Apres Sail.” Hundreds of people remained in the private lounge for hours, snacking on fresh plates of pasta and freshly shucked oysters.

Despite the stifling, 90-degree temperatures the party continued until late afternoon. Dance music blared over the loudspeakers, fans mingled with the sailors, and at least one bar ran out of champagne.

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