Griffin Marine Services.  Rib hire and sales.  Powerboat courses and tuition.  Isle of Wight based.

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Shorebased Training

RYA/MCA SEA SURVIVAL COURSE - £100 PER PERSON
Held on the last Sunday of every month includes tea and coffee during breaks and a light lunch It is strongly recommended you wear your own wet weather gear and lifejacket so you know how it feels and how your lifejacket functions. We can provide lifejackets and wet weather gear at an additional cost of £10.
The aim of the course is to give people going to sea the basic knowledge and practical experience of personal survival principles and techniques also a requirement if you want a commercial endorsement on your Power or Sailing qualifications.

RYA FIRST AID AT SEA - £80 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 VHF . SRC .(DSC) - £80 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 £30 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.
Test you knowledge on line at www.ryainteractive.org

RYA ONE DAY RADAR COURSE - £80 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 - £120 (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.

RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION AND SAFETY COURSE £180 (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 £350 per person ( minimum of two required)
16 week course held over the winter Starting mid October 1830 to 2100 Monday and Tuesday evenings, a maximum of 6 to a class includes the RYA Electronic Charts, Books and Practice Navigation Tables £320 per person.

Griffin Marine Services, 4 Hampshire Crescent, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RX.  01983 826026 - 07876 623124  info@griffmarineservices.co.uk