RYA Day Skipper Theory
About the course:
This theory course is intended for people who are complete beginners or those who have some practical experience of sailing navigation. The course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising. Course topics include:
- The basics of seamanship
- The essentials of coastal
navigation and pilotage
- Chartwork
- Electronic charts
- Position fixing
- Plotting a course to steer
- Weather forecasting and
meteorology
- Tides
- Collision regulations
- Construction, parts and
equipment of a cruising boat
- Emergency and safety
procedures including distress
calls, use of flares, safety
harnesses, life jackets and
life rafts.
RYA Day Skipper Theory
Duration:
Age:
Dates:
18 Evenings or 5 Days
16+
TBC
Cost:
Members £270
Non Members £300
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous Knowledge is required for the course.
At the end fo this course with successful completion of the exams you will achieve the RYA Day Skipper Theory Certificate.
Certification:
RYA Yachtmater Theory
About the course:
This course is intended for those with some practical experience of cruising. It is a more advanced study of navigation & meteorology which is designed to be interesting, enjoyable and achievable.
Your instructor will coach you through the more complex elements of calculating tidal heights, making offshore passages, piloting a yacht safely and understanding and using the weather to best advantage. Course topics include:
- Position fixing
- Course shaping and plotting
- Tidal knowledge
- Use of almanacs and
admiralty publications
- Electronic position finding
equipment
- Taking and interpreting
forecasts
- Plotting weather systems
- Weather predictions using
a barometer and by observation
- Collision regulations
- Customs and excise regulations
for cruising abroad
It allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.
Assumed Knowledge:
Day Skipper Theory
Certification:
At the end fo this course with successful completion of the exams you will achieve the RYA Yacht Master Theory Certificate.
RYA Yachtmaster Theory
Duration:
24 Evenings or 6 Days
Age:
16+
Dates:
Cost:
TBC
Members £290
Non Members £320
RYA VHF SRC
About the course:
The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.
All new VHF sets are either fitted, or can be interfaced, with DSC allowing calls to specific vessels. If you hold the ‘old’ VHF licence (pre-1999) you need to upgrade your qualification if you purchase new equipment. This can be done by attending this one-day course or, if no tuition is required, you can enter for direct examination.
Course topics include:
- The basics of radio operation
- The correct frequencies
(channels) to be used
- distress, emergency and
medical assistance procedures
- making ship to shore telephone
calls
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
using simulators
- Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS)
- Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacons (EPIRB)
- Search and Rescue (SART)
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous knowledge required.
Certification:
On successful completion of the exam you will be awarded with a RYA Marine Short Range Certificate and have the ability to operate a marine short range radio and know the procedures required to use it.
RYA VHF
Age:
16+
Dates:
TBC
Cost:
Members: £75 + Exam payment to RYA £60
Non Member: £90 + Exam payment to RYA £60
Duration:
1 Day
RYA First Aid
About the course:
This marine-based first aid course is suitable for those who may need to administer first aid in a watersports & boating environment. The course includes the latest first aid manual.
By the end of the course you should be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, recognise and treat shock and put people in the recovery position.
You should also understand the treatments for cold water shock and hypothermia, and be aware of the general treatment for breathing difficulties, anaphylaxis, hyperthermia, chest pain, seasickness, diabetic emergency, fractures, seizures and burns.
RYA First Aid
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous knowledge required.
Age:
16+
Certification:
At the end of the course is is the target to reach the RYA First Aid Certificate.
Duration:
1 Day
Dates
TBC
Cost:
Members £65
Non Members £80
RYA Diesel Engine
About the course:
This course aims to give you confidence in basic servicing and maintaining of your boats engine that in turn will give you tools that could help you at sea.
During the course you will change engine oils and filters, replace water pumps and impellers, also you will spend time with turbos, starter motors and more.
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous knowledge required.
Age:
16+
Certification:
At the end fo this course it is the aim to achieve the rya diesel engine certificate
Dates:
TBC
RYA Diesel engine
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
Members £65
Non Members £75
Marine Electric
About the course:
This course is designed for boat owners and skippers and anyone interested in electrics at sea. It will give you a comprehensive guide to the practicalities and limitations of low voltage systems, together with a view of mains power on board.
The subjects covered include:
- Batteries
- Charging systems
- Cables and connections
- Distribution, including switching,
fuses, trips etc
- AC mains power
- Troubleshooting
Assumed Knowledge:
No previous knowledge required
Age:
16+
Certification:
This is a non certified course and aims to give you a basic understanding of dealing with marine electrics.
Maine Electric Course
Dates
Cost:
TBC
Members £65
Non Members £75