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Courses and Tuition
RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1 £120 (PER PERSON MAX 3 STUDENTS)
A one day introduction to power boating, involving, boat handling and
seamanship ideal for the complete novice.
RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 £225 (PER PERSON MAX 3 STUDENTS)
An intensive two day course, covering boat handling, passage planning,
navigation, safety equipment, rules of the road and more. Includes the RYA Start Powerboating book G48 in the course price.
RYA INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT £245 (PER PERSON MAX 3 STUDENTS)
The RYA have recognised that there is a gap in the training between
powerboat level 2 and the Advanced syllabus, this new award is the
Intermediate, consisting of coastal cruising by day ,using gps and
traditional navigation methods at high speed , plus the importance of
the role of skipper the whole idea is we plan a passage and then we do
it, .held over two days, course content involves tips and tricks for
navigating at speed, charts, chart symbols, gps, day shapes, passage
plans,CG66, weather, tides, man overboard, how to handle emergencies,
boat handling , rules of the road, and more, a good course for
developing skills for those of you wishing to take short coastal
passages by day . Students must have Powerboat level 2 with a coastal
endorsement .vhf / first aid recommended
RYA SAFETY BOAT £225 PER PERSON
Introduction to rescue and safety techniques used in Powerboats for escorting Racing fleets of Dinghies, Windsurfers , Canoes and Kite Surfers. Also assisting in Race management and communications afloat. VHF and First aid recommended.
Course held at our center in Shanklin Wight Waters a RYA ,RLSS,BCU and AALA Recognised training center.
RYA ADVANCED POWERBOAT £275 (PER PERSON MAX 6 STUDENTS)
For the serious boat user or commercial operator held over two days, a
night passage will be made along with more advanced navigation
techniques and boat handling skills, the ability to navigate to Day
Skipper standard is required, as well as having vhf and first
aid. (minimum age 17). As of Jan 2005 Candidates wishing to have a
Commercial Endorsement added to their Advanced Powerboat Certificate
will have to undertake a separate exam both Practical and Theory .
Please contact us for details.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE £75
This is a requirement, if you wish to take your boat abroad and is
needed if you hire pleasure craft in sunnier climes. Consisting of a
practical and theory exam.
C.E.V.N.I £20
For those of you who wish to cruise the inland waterways of Europe this
is a bolt on course to the
ICC and consists of a theory exam, you will need to purchase The RYA
Book of EuroRegs for Inland Waterways, which you must have onboard while
cruising these waterways.
RYA DIRECT ENTRY EXAM LEVEL 2 AND ADVANCED £75
For those of you with the skills of boat handling and navigation but no
formal qualifications. A practical test followed by an exam on
Navigation, Rules of the Road, Chart work, Safety Equipment, Lights and
day shapes and seamanship.
ONE DAY REFRESHERS £150 PER PERSON (MAX 3 STUDENTS)
Great for blowing away the winter cobwebs, any aspect can be covered
from Navigation, to boat handling, you decide the course content.
RYA FIRST AID AT SEA £70 PER PERSON (MAX 6 STUDENTS)
A one day course covering every day emergencies that can happen when we
are too far from immediate assistance, from how to treat minor cuts and
bruises , broken bones and heart failure to high line transfers a must
for all who go to sea. (includes first aid manual value £10.99)
RYA MOTOR CRUISING
For RYA Motor Cruising Courses , we are happy to recommend Mendez Marine based on the river Hamble,run by Jon Mendez the former Chief Instructor for the RYA in charge of the Motor Cruising and Powerboat schemes.
Contact them direct on 023 8042 2465 or visit thier website www.mendezmarine.co.uk
RYA VHF . SRC .(DSC) £65 PER PERSON
A one day course in Radio Procedure and Digital Selective Calling
You will need a passport size photograph of yourself and a further £22
payable to the RYA for your exam .
Pre course recommended reading VHF G26 available from the RYA or any
good chandlers and VHF Afloat by Sara Hopkins
RYA ONE DAY RADAR COURSE £75 PER PERSON
Learn how to use your Radar with confidence. From interpreting the
picture for collision avoidance , and how to use it as aid to Navigation
and Pilotage. Also the International Rules To The Prevention of
Collisions at Sea
relating to the use of Radar
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION £75 (MAX 6 STUDENTS)
A one day theory course on how to get the best out of Electronic
Navigation, covering GPS plotters, PC plotters, and hand held GPS units,
we look at Rastor and Vector charts from very basic applications to more
advanced tips and tricks, a computer simulator is used to test yourself
on the above mentioned methods.
OWN BOAT TUITION £150 PER DAY (MAX 3 STUDENTS)
What better way of learning than on your own boat, and the cost of the
tuition can be divided by three of you, as you are only paying for the
instructor, the syllabus is exactly the same as RYA Power boat level 2
or the advanced syllabus. (minimum safety equipment required, The vessel
is insured by the owner for loss damage and legal liability to third
parties, The owner remains the skipper and legally responsible for the
safe management of the vessel at all times even when under instruction)
ONE TO ONE TUITION RYA LEVEL TWO, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED £385
A very intensive course with personal coaching for the above levels.
This is a popular option for some, as you have the instructors undivided
attention, and can really cover a lot of ground over the two days, some
schools will put you on a waiting list until they have enough students
to fill a course, this can be very frustrating for you the student, our
aim is to get people out on the water enjoying this great pastime of
ours that’s why we run courses seven days a week throughout the year.
HALF DAY TUITION £75 PER PERSON (MAX 3 STUDENTS)
An ideal course for those of you who want to refine certain aspects of
your boat handling either on your boat or ours we can cover any subject
chosen by you.
RYA BASIC NAVIGATION AND SAFETY COURSE £170 (Minimum of 2 Required)
New for September 2007 this two day course is ideal for Crew , Fishermen, Divers , Sailors and Motor Boat owners . Held over two day’s or six evenings .
This course will give you a solid foundation in Basic Navigation and Safety afloat.
Topics include Pilotage and Passage Planning , Chartwork, Rules of the Road , Weather , Tides . Safety Equipment required and Pre passage Safety checks .
Excellent for those wishing to go onto the RYA Dayskipper theory course or for those that don’t have the time to commit to a evening course but wish to gain knowledge, improving their enjoyment afloat and making them feel safer and more confident on the water .All course notes and charts provided in the fee.
RYA DAY SKIPPER / YACHTMASTER THEORY
5 day intensive courses or courses held over three weekends £300 per
person ( minimum of two required)
16 week course held over the winter Starting mid September 1800 to 2100
Monday and Tuesday evenings, a maximum of 6 to a class includes the RYA
Electronic Charts, Books and Practice Navigation Tables £265 per person
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NIGHT NAVIGATION £100 PER PERSON (MAX 4 STUDENTS)
This is one of our most popular courses, held over 5 hours (approx)
three hours of theory on Rules of the Road, Lights, Navigation , Passage
Planning and Chart Work, then the practical out in the Solent using our
passage plan to a destination decided by the instructor great fun and
fast. The hours logged can go towards your Day Skipper or higher exams.
ROYAL LIFE SAVING SOCIETY INSHORE RESCUE BOAT £225 PER
PERSON
This course is only available to qualified Beach Lifeguards; course
content covers rescues of various craft and casualties, First Aid, deep
water Resuscitation, CPR afloat, Communications (vhf /flags) Patrol
Zoning, Engine maintenance, Navigation and Rules of the road. Held at
WIGHT WATER ACTIVITY CENTRE SHANKLIN I.O.W. www.wightwaters.com
Boats used are 6.9 SOLENT RIB 150 hp with consul steering and two 3.4
BOMBADIER
SIBS (SOFT INFLATABLE BOATS) with 25 hp and tiller steering. (VHF recommended)
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