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Motor Cruising courses available 

Day Skipper

A comprehensive four-day course, predominantly practical the course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to be a competent motor cruiser and is the basis of the International Certificate of Confidence.

Including

Effects of current or tide
Close quarter manoeuvring
Securing to a buoy
Man overboard
Safety equipment
Navigation
Night passage
Basic engine maintenance
Pilotage
International Rules for Prevention of Collisions at Sea
This can be taught on your own boat or on our school boat.

Course fee is for the 4 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.

Coastal Skipper

A five-day course incorporating the practical use of pilotage and passage planning operating by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters, the skipper's role and boat handling in more demanding conditions.

 Including

In-depth Pilotage and Navigation/Chart Work
Effects of waves and rougher conditions
Broadening knowledge learnt at Day Skipper Level
Night passage
Longer passages
Blind passages

Course fee for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear

Yachtmaster Offshore Pre-Exam Preparation.

A five-day course incorporating a night passage, aimed at improving all your boat handling skills and navigation, culminating in an exam.

Including

In-depth Passage Planning/Navigation
Advanced manoeuvres
Chart plotters and radar
Emergency situations

Course fee is for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear

Other courses we run include