Chartwork
1. If a yacht travels 7.5 nautical miles at 5 knots, how long does the leg take?
Time equals distance divided by speed: 7.5 / 5 = 1.5 hours, or 1 hour 30 minutes.
Mock exam practice
Yachtmaster theory mini mock
Mock practice is most useful once you have revised the main modules. It forces you to switch between chartwork, tides, COLREGs, weather, pilotage, and passage planning without being told which topic is coming next.
The full timed mock is included with all modules, tools, flashcards, and review features.
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Check how mixed Yachtmaster theory knowledge areas feel before opening the full 30-question mock. These are independent revision questions, not official papers, leaked questions, or answer keys.
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2. A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel. Which vessel keeps clear?
The overtaking vessel keeps clear regardless of vessel type. Rule 13 overrides the normal hierarchy.
Meteorology
3. Beaufort Force 6 is described as what?
Force 6 is a strong breeze, around 22-27 knots. Conditions are boat and crew dependent, so use cautious judgement.
Tides
4. What is chart datum used for?
Charted depths are measured from chart datum. Height of tide is added to charted depth to estimate actual depth.
Nautical terms
5. When facing forward, which side is starboard?
Starboard is the right-hand side when facing the bow. Port is the left-hand side.
Use mock exams late
Do targeted module practice first. Use the mock when you need pacing, topic switching, and a realistic readiness check.
Read the breakdown, not just the score
If the result is weak in chartwork, tides, or weather, revise that module and retest. The aim is reliable method, not lucky guesses.
Know the real assessment shape
Some providers describe three assessment papers: IRPCS/COLREGs, chartwork, and passage making. This app uses independent practice to help you prepare for those knowledge areas.
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Yachtmaster theory revision checklist
A one-page checklist for advanced chartwork, tides, meteorology, COLREGs, pilotage, and passage-making revision.
Download PDFYachtmaster chartwork and passage-making quick reference
A compact reminder sheet for CTS, multi-hour tide vectors, secondary ports, deck log habits, and passage checks.
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Does the mock exam replace the RYA assessment?
No. It is independent revision practice and does not award an RYA certificate.
Should I aim for a pass boundary?
Use a comfortable margin. Advanced theory can punish small method errors, especially in tides, CTS, and passage-making questions.
Are these RYA exam answers?
No. The mock uses independent revision questions and explanations, not official answers or leaked papers.
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