RYA Day Skipper Theory 40hrs over 5 days, or 20 week evening course
The Day Skipper Theory course is suitable for beginners and the experienced looking for a greater understanding of powerboating, motor cruising or sailing. It is recommended by the the RYA that the course is completed prior to RYA Day Skipper Practical and is ideal for those wishing to gain Advanced Powerboat certificates or Powerboat Instructors qualifications as you the courses draw on the knowledge and skills leant during the RYA Day Skipper Theory course.The course is delivered through presentations and excercises designed to give you hands on practical experience of chartwork passage planning, position fixitng much more and preparing those going on to take Day Skipper Practical courses.
Classes are limited to 8 people as we feel the quality of tuition is increased, allowing instructors more time interact effectively with students and dedicating more time to individual needs.
Anyone wishing to complete the RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore will require this in depth theory course. Building from the Day Skipper Theory the course takes your existing knowledge to give you a much greater understanding and indepth knowledge of navigation for both sail and power and acquire the skills for going further afield.
Both the 5 day intensive and evening course are kept to a maximum of 8 students ensuring that your instructor has plenty of time to dedicate to your questions and individual needs.
It is recommended by the RYA that the Day Skipper Theory course has been completed prior to enlisting on this course as much of the course builds on knowledge learnt at Day Skipper level.
Course Dates & PricesRYA Basic Sea Survival - 1 day Class room and practical sessions - Minimum age 16
Do you know what to expect when you have to inflate your life raft?
The sea survival course gives a hands on experience of inflating and boarding a liferaft, fully clothed and with inflated life jackets giving you a real feeling for what you may encounter should you ever be in the position of having to leave your vessel.
A totally invaluable experience preparing you for a situation we all hope you will never have to face.
A one day course covering both the theory of sea survival and the practical application of the equipment you encounter - spare clothing is a must as you WILL get wet.
Course Dates & Prices VHF Radio Courses - RYA SRC/ DSC - 1 day Minimum Age 12. No Experience Required A one day course, the RYA VHF Radio course gives the required certification to apply for your operators licence, which is a legal reequirement
A VHF radio is an invaluable tool and should take a high priority when considering the equipment you require on any voyage. Not only could it make the difference in a life threatening situation but is most useful for routine communications with marinas, the Coastguards, harbour authorities and other boats.
The use of a VHF radio requires a radio opereators licence, as well as an understanding of callng protocol and procedures. The RYA SRC /DSC Radio course is designed to provide the required knowledge and the successful completion of which will give you with the required certification to apply for the VHF radio opereators licence. With hands on practice of routine and distress calls, at the end of your day you will have both practical and theory knowledge on using a vhf radio set.
" I thought this course would be pretty boring, but Ian made it fun and very interesting !" Mr V Lottari Dates & Prices RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance - 1 day No Experience Required
Unfortunately even the most well maintained engines can suffer mechanical problems. This course is designed to teach the students how to deal with engine failures at sea and avoid the need for recovery. The course is valuable to the powerboater, motorcruising enthusiast as well as any sailor with an auxiliary diesel.
Course Dates & Prices RYA First Aid - 1 day No Experience Required 15% discount for RYA Instructors & Instructor Candidates
Being able to give essential first aid until emergency services can take over could save a life and with the added complications for rescue at sea the RYA First Aid course has to be considered one of the most invaluable courses you could undertake. Covering resuscitation, control of bleeding, treatment of an unconscious casualty and the recognition of hyperthermia, this is a key course for any sailor or boater responsible for crew or family wanting to ensure they can give the best possible care until the professionals take over.
A one day theory course, the RYA First Aid Course is required by all RYA instructors and strongly recommended for all. Course Dates & PricesRYA Radar - 1 day No Experience Required
Radars are increasingly becoming a key part of powerboats, yachts and motorcruisers. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at sea state that if you have a radar onboard you must know how to use it. This course is designed to fulfil the requirements of this legislation and some categories of commercial work afloat, teaching the students how to use small boat radar to assist decision-making in navigation, pilotage and collision avoidance. Course Dates & Prices
The sea survival course gives a hands on experience of inflating and boarding a liferaft, fully clothed and with inflated life jackets giving you a real feeling for what you may encounter should you ever be in the position of having to leave your vessel. 
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