RYA Shore Based Courses

RYA Shorebased Courses

RYA Shorebased Courses

Essential Navigation

This course is applicable for anyone interested in sailing, power boating, motor boating or jet skiing. The course is a basic introduction to navigation, seamanship and safety and falls below Day Skipper Theory within the RYA training scheme.

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Day Skipper Theory

This is a in person classroom course from Brighton Marina. This course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers and is an essential preparation for our RYA Day Skipper practical course.

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RYA First Aid Course

RYA First Aid, Safety at Sea certificate with Lagoon Watersports. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives…

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GMDSS  Radio

It is a legal requirement that someone onboard has a VHF license and this course teaches basic radio operation and what to do in emergencies.

This course is run online.

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Diesel Engine

Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts, however this can be prevented if you learn basic maintenance and engine care.s.

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Yachtmaster Theory

The Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster RYA theory course provides advanced training for experienced skippers, building on knowledge gained from the Dayskipper theory course. This course is aimed at those who are looking to execute complex sailing passages…

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Brighton Marina

RYA Online Courses also available

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