Shorebased courses

RYA Shorebased courses exist to help you develop your knowledge across a variety of areas and in the case of courses like the VHF course lead to internationally recognised qualifications that are essential for the legal use of marine VHF radio equipment.

2011 sees the relaunch of the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course (Formerly called the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course). This course is a great addition to the stable of courses and suits powerboaters and motorboaters keen to develop their navigation skills if they are unable to invest  5 days in the Dayskipper course.

The BIG NEWS about this course though is that it is now available online through us. This gives you a great opportunity after a practical course to follow this up with an online course. See here for more information.

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The VHF (or Short Range Certificate) is an internationally recognised qualification and is essential for anyone with a VHF set on board their vessel. A one day course that includes  At least one person on your boat must hold the VHF certificate .... Learn more...		Introduced in 2007 this course has been revamped and is aimed at boaters keen to develop their navigation knowledge beyond the basic level typically achieved on courses such as Powerboat Level 2. The course....    Learn more...
An essential course for any Skipper (or parent) the RYA one day course addresses all of the expected subjects and looks closely at the water related issues that you may face too. An excellent and invaluable day.... Learn more...		An excellent course that really goes into detail on areas such as navigation, charts, tides, safety and all manner of other subjects to give you a really good grounding to ensure you spend even more time afloat having a  good time.... Learn more...
Aimed at experienced boaters already possessing knowledge to the level of Dayskipper Theory this 5 day course is essential for those considering the Yachtmaster practical exam.... Learn more...		If you have a radar then only after you've done this course will you really appreciate i) how complex the radar set actually is and ii) how amazingly useful it is if you know how to use the features built into the sets.... Learn more...
Diesel Engines are more complex than ever but there are still basic checks to do and a sound appreciation of the workings of the engine will help you to fault diagnose if ever you should run into difficulties.... Learn more...		A great course where you spend half a day in the classroom discussing all aspects of safety and half a day in a pool getting in and out of a liferaft and generally having a fun but hugely informative time.... Learn more...
This is either a stand alone day just focussing on the practical use of  the electronics you will have on board or it can be bolted together either with the Basic Navigation & Safety Course or perhaps with a day afloat in your boat putting the techniques into practice   .... Learn more...