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Glass Reinforced Plastics – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
Traditional Rigging and Wirework – 3 day course
Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course (5 days)
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. Day skipper Weekend 17th/18th March and 24th/25th March £405 Day skipper 5 Day s£405 Wednesday 11th April to 15th April Friday 11th May to 15th May Thursday 11th October to 15th October Sunday 11th November to 15th November Tuesday 11th December to 15th December Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 13th March £330 Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 25th September £330 This…
RYA First Aid
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. It fulfils the requirements for:…
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
Coastal Skipper / Yacht Master Shorebased ( 2 by 3 Day Weekends)
For experienced skippers Cost £430 This shorebased course can be taken over consecutive weekends (Friday to Sunday) or as a six day block. Course dates 3 Day weekend 18th to 20th May and 25th to 27th May 6 Day Block Wednesday 3rd to 8th April Tuesday 22nd May to 27th May Friday 19th 24th Oct Monday 26th Nov to 1st Dec Position Dead reckoning and estimated position Satellite-derived position Use of waypoints to fix position Radar fixes Techniques of visual…
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased (Six Days)
Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster™ Coastal and Yachtmaster™ Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. As with the Day Skipper shorebased course, the RYA’s specially designed chart plotter software will be used during the course to give you a realistic taste of modern electronic…
Coastal Skipper / Yacht Master Shorebased ( 2 by 3 Day Weekends)
For experienced skippers Cost £430 This shorebased course can be taken over consecutive weekends (Friday to Sunday) or as a six day block. Course dates 3 Day weekend 18th to 20th May and 25th to 27th May 6 Day Block Wednesday 3rd to 8th April Tuesday 22nd May to 27th May Friday 19th 24th Oct Monday 26th Nov to 1st Dec Position Dead reckoning and estimated position Satellite-derived position Use of waypoints to fix position Radar fixes Techniques of visual…
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Router Course – 3 day course
The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.
Letter Carving
Letter Carving in Wood Starting 20th April, 6th July and 2nd November 2018 Course Duration: 2.5 days. A practical approach to v-cutting lettering into wood with guidance on how to plan inscriptions appropriate to the material, building skills to gain a basic understanding of good letterforms for a range of end uses. This course is led by award winning lettering sculptor Gary Breeze. This practical short course will suit any level of experience. A structured start is followed by guided…
Caulking – 2 day course
The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.
RYA Diesel Engine – 1 day course
A one-day beginners’ guide to help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Splicing and Ropework- 2 day course
A broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.
Introduction to woodwork – 4.5 day course
This course delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
Glass Reinforced Plastics – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Traditional Rigging and Wirework – 3 day course
Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.
Router Course – 3 day course
The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.
Caulking – 2 day course
The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Glass Reinforced Plastics – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Evenings
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Evenings A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. Day skipper Weekend 17th/18th March and 24th/25th March £405 Day skipper 5 Day s£405 Wednesday 11th April to 15th April Friday 11th May to 15th May Thursday 11th October to 15th October Sunday 11th November to 15th November Tuesday 11th December to 15th December Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 13th March £330 Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 25th September £330…
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
Splicing and Ropework- 2 day course
A broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course (5 days)
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. Day skipper Weekend 17th/18th March and 24th/25th March £405 Day skipper 5 Day s£405 Wednesday 11th April to 15th April Friday 11th May to 15th May Thursday 11th October to 15th October Sunday 11th November to 15th November Tuesday 11th December to 15th December Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 13th March £330 Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 25th September £330 This…
RYA First Aid
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. It fulfils the requirements for:…
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased (Six Days)
Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster™ Coastal and Yachtmaster™ Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. As with the Day Skipper shorebased course, the RYA’s specially designed chart plotter software will be used during the course to give you a realistic taste of modern electronic…
RYA Diesel Engine – 1 day course
A one-day beginners’ guide to help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure
Letter Carving
Letter Carving in Wood Starting 20th April, 6th July and 2nd November 2018 Course Duration: 2.5 days. A practical approach to v-cutting lettering into wood with guidance on how to plan inscriptions appropriate to the material, building skills to gain a basic understanding of good letterforms for a range of end uses. This course is led by award winning lettering sculptor Gary Breeze. This practical short course will suit any level of experience. A structured start is followed by guided…
Introduction to woodwork – 4.5 day course
This course delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
RYA First Aid
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. It fulfils the requirements for:…
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course (5 days)
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. Day skipper Weekend 17th/18th March and 24th/25th March £405 Day skipper 5 Day s£405 Wednesday 11th April to 15th April Friday 11th May to 15th May Thursday 11th October to 15th October Sunday 11th November to 15th November Tuesday 11th December to 15th December Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 13th March £330 Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 25th September £330 This…
Glass Reinforced Plastics – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased (Six Days)
Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster™ Coastal and Yachtmaster™ Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. As with the Day Skipper shorebased course, the RYA’s specially designed chart plotter software will be used during the course to give you a realistic taste of modern electronic…
Router Course – 3 day course
The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.
RYA First Aid
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. It fulfils the requirements for:…
RYA Marine VHF/SRC Radio 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. This course covers both training and examination. The course also replaces the previous VHF Radio Operators Certificate and is part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The RYA Short Range Certificate course…
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course (5 days)
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. Day skipper Weekend 17th/18th March and 24th/25th March £405 Day skipper 5 Day s£405 Wednesday 11th April to 15th April Friday 11th May to 15th May Thursday 11th October to 15th October Sunday 11th November to 15th November Tuesday 11th December to 15th December Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 13th March £330 Day skipper evenings 13 weeks Tuesday evenings starting 25th September £330 This…