Hello, and welcome to Yacht Surveying 2.
Let us begin with a basic question:
Who can become a yacht surveyor?
There is no single or universal route into this profession. Surveyors come from many marine backgrounds, including yacht operations, engineering, boatbuilding and vessel management.
Formal education, training and certification are important, but competence also requires practical experience, sector knowledge, careful observation, continuous development and recognition of one’s own limits.
Yacht Surveying 2 is aimed at those who already have a marine or yachting foundation and wish to develop a more structured approach to surveying.
The course is based primarily on pre-purchase and condition surveys of smaller motor and sailing yachts.
It follows a realistic sequence—from the first client enquiry, scope, agreement and preparation, through the inspection, haul-out and sea trial, to reporting, valuation principles and repair specifications.
The course is supported by real survey cases, with practical examples and photographs drawn from my own professional experience and photographic archive.
This is not a complete technical manual, nor does it cover superyachts, commercial ships or flag-specific statutory requirements.
Its focus is on survey sequencing, evidence collection and professional reasoning.
The surveyor’s role is to observe and record the condition found, collect and correlate the available evidence, explain why a finding may matter, and identify what can—and cannot—be reasonably concluded.
Where the evidence is insufficient, the correct response may be further investigation or specialist assessment.
Most importantly, the findings must be communicated through a clear, proportionate and defensible report. If an observation is not recorded, it may later be treated as though it was never made.
If you want a practical, evidence-led approach to yacht surveying, this course has been created for you.
Welcome to Yacht Surveying 2.