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RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (Online)

The marine sector is highly regulated and governed by complex legislation – much of it derived from international treaty as well as government agencies. The RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (Online) course helps you to navigate through the key areas of the regulations as they apply to you, taking you to vital information sources and bringing the regulation to life with case studies and exercises. It is an interactive course, with an assessment at the end.

Duration: Approximately 8-10 hours
RYA Marine Radio SRC (Short Range Certificate) – (Online)

RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel.  

Duration: A minimum of 10 hours self-study
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship (Online)

This course is the perfect introduction to those who are new to boating and want to equip themselves with a basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

Duration: A minimum of 18 hours self-study is recommended
RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster ™ Offshore Theory (Online)

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ theory (Online) is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the RYA Day Skipper Theory level.

Duration: Approximately 50-60 hours study, 5 hours assessment (can be done in 3 parts)
RYA Day Skipper Theory (Online)

Boating is best enjoyed when you can make informed and confident decisions about where to go, when to go and how best to manage your vessel for the enjoyment and safety of all. The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.

Duration: Approximately 40 hours study with a 2 part, 2 hour assessment
RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster ™ Theory

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ theory is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the RYA Day Skipper Theory level.

This is a 6 day course that includes an assessment at the end. It is open to anyone, but is most likely to benefit those who have already completed their RYA Day Skipper Theory, and have some practical boating experience

Duration: 6 Days
RYA Day Skipper Theory

Boating is best enjoyed when you can make informed and confident decisions about where to go, when to go and how best to manage your vessel for the enjoyment and safety of all. The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.

Duration: 5 Days
RYA Sea Survival

Real emergencies at sea leading to abandonment are mercifully rare. But if something catastrophic was to happen to your vessel, surely there is peace of mind in knowing how to deal with the situation. RYA Sea Survival is a thought-provoking theory and practical course intended for anyone who spends time afloat.

Duration: 1 Day
RYA Radar

Radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance but it is only useful in the hands of a knowledgable operator. Developments in marine electronics mean that radar has once more become a very common feature of small craft integrated systems.

Duration: 1 Day
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

This course will help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure. It is designed to give you an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and the ability to prevent breakdown at sea & rectify defects not requiring workshop support. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance course is designed to encourage greater knowledge, understanding and self-sufficiency.

Duration: 1 Day