RYA Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Shorebased & Practical Courses - Dorset, South Coast UK

Course Aim

The RYA Helmsman course is taught onboard a motor cruiser of at least 7mtrs Length. This is a two-day course and it is specific to the type of boat in which the course is carried out and therefore is particularly suitable for New Owners of motor cruisers and Own Boat Tuition. It aims to teach seamanship & boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in waters in which the student is familiar.

 

Course Content

• A: Theory session
• Types of craft
• Engines and drives
• Engine operation and maintenance
• Safety and seamanship
• Rules of the road

 

• B: Practical session
• Boat preparation
• Boat handling – manoeuvring
• Securing to a buoy
• Berthing alongside
• Man overboard drills

 

Previous Experience

Some practical experience desirable but not essential.

 

Course Materials

You should consider purchasing the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme syllabus & logbook prior to the training. Navigation equipment can be provided if necessary. Safety equipment should be on board your vessel at all times but it can be provided if necessary. A recommended Safety Items List will be forwarded to you when you confirm your course.

 

Certification

Certification on successful completion of the 2 day course. We run a constant assessment and daily debrief to inform you how the course is progressing. There is no exam to pass at the end of this training.

 

Additional Information

Other RYA courses to consider alongside RYA Helmsman are: RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Theory, 1 day sea survival and VHF radio course.  Please contact us if you have any questions about the course or safety equipment.

Course Aim

The RYA Day Skipper practical course is taught onboard a motor cruiser of at least 7mtrs length. It aims to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship & boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in waters in which the student is familiar. There is also an introduction to night cruising. The course is run over 4-6 days depending on the pace and experience of the students. This course is specific to the type of boat in which the course is carried out and therefore is particularly suitable for New Owners of motor cruisers and Own Boat Tuition.

 

Course Content

 

• Preparation for sea
• Boat handling – manoeuvring
• The art of navigation
• Pilotage
• Passage making
• Meteorology
• Rules of the road
• Engines
• Emergency situations
• Night cruising

 

Previous Experience

Some shore based experience is desirable and some practical experience useful but is not essential. On the Day Skipper Course the vessel will cover a minimum of 100 nautical miles for qualification.

 

Course Materials

You should consider purchasing the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme syllabus & logbook prior to the training. Navigation equipment can be provided if necessary. Safety equipment should be on board your vessel at all times but it can be provided if necessary. A recommended Safety Items List will be forwarded to you when you confirm your course.

 

Certification

Certification on successful completion of the 4 day course. We run a constant assessment and daily debrief to inform you how the course is progressing. There is no exam to pass at the end of this training.

 

Additional Information

Other RYA courses to consider alongside RYA Day Skipper  are: RYA Day Skipper Theory prior to the course, 1 day sea survival, VHF radio and first aid course.  Please contact us if you have any questions about the course or safety equipment.

Course Aim

To teach the skills & techniques required to skipper a motor cruiser of at least 7mtrs length safely on a coastal and offshore passage by day & night. This is a course for potential commercial skippers and it will assume that those attending it will already be competent boat handlers with a good knowledge of navigation and meteorology theory. All students should have a level of experience approaching that required for the Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence. This course can be run on the school charter boat or carried out on your own vessel, Own Boat Tuition.  The latter is particularly suitable for Boat Owners of motor cruisers who want to go further afield and advance their learning and skill set.

 

Course Content

 

• Launching and recovery
• Preparation for sea
• Boat handling – manoeuvring
• The basics of navigation
• Rules of the Road
• Man overboard drills
• Securing to a buoy
• Anchoring
• Mooring
• Pontoon work
  
  

Previous Experience

Navigation to coastal skipper shorebased standard and boat handling to day skipper practical level. 15 days at sea including 2 as skipper. 800 logged miles plus 8 night hours.

 

Course Materials

You should consider purchasing the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme syllabus & logbook prior to the training. Navigation equipment can be provided if necessary. Safety equipment should be on board your vessel at all times but it can be provided if necessary. A recommended Safety Items List will be forwarded to you when you confirm your course.

 

Certification

Completion Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the 5 day course or if required for commercial use a Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate practical exam will need to be taken. Current Exam Fees are available from the RYA for the exam, which is run by an independent RYA Examiner. This can be arranged by PHSS or direct with the RYA. Please note the name change for the exam. As of 2010 the Coastal Skipper exam is now called Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence.

 

Additional Information

Please contact us if you have any question about equipment or the course. For the commercial endorsement candidates must hold a VHF (SRC) licence, First Aid certificate, Sea Survival certificate and a HSE or boatman’s medical, ML5.

Course Aim

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore preparation course is designed to meet your needs and experience and will cover most theory and practical aspects of the exam syllabus, ensuring that you have the best possible preparation and practise to succeed in the exam.  The skipper has to demonstrate their knowledge and competency aboard a motor cruiser to an examiner. The skipper must take full responsibility for the management of the motor cruiser and crew.

 

Course Content

 

• International regulations for preventing collision at sea
• Safety
• Boat handling
• General seamanship and maintenance
• Responsibilities of the skipper
• Navigation
• Meteorology
• Signals

 

Previous Experience

Candidates must be 18 years or older and have Navigation to Yachtmaster Shorebased standard and boat handling to coastal skipper practical level. 50 days at sea including 5 as skipper. 2500 logged miles plus 5 passages over 60miles, including 2 as skipper and 2 overnight.

 

Course Materials

You should consider purchasing the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme syllabus & logbook prior to the training.  Navigation equipment can be provided if necessary. Safety equipment should be on board your vessel at all times but it can be provided if necessary.  A recommended Safety Items List will be forwarded to you when you confirm your course.

 

Certification

A Yachtmaster practical exam will need to be taken, which is run by an independent RYA Examiner.  This can be arranged by PHSS or direct with the RYA.  Current Exam Fees are available from the RYA for the exam.  The Yachtmaster Certificate is issued direct from the RYA on successful completion of the exam.

 

Additional Information

Please contact us if you have any question about equipment or the course. For the commercial endorsement candidates must hold a VHF (SRC) licence, First Aid certificate, Sea Survival certificate and a HSE or boatman’s medical, ML5.