The Training Programme
The Cruising Club is an RYA Training Centre and we offer the following courses. All
dates, prices and booking forms available on the club website:
www.nwcc.info/shorecourses.asp
RYA DAYSKIPPER - THEORY
The course is designed to cover all the theory needed to navigate a
yacht safely in less demanding situations. It is an ideal starting point
for crew members, wives and partners who
do not normally sail or navigate. The course is both
interesting and enjoyable.
RYA COASTAL SKIPPER and
YACHTMASTER - OFFSHORE
The course is a more advanced
study of navigation and meteorology designed to cope with the
more complex elements of making offshore passages and
piloting a yacht safely using the weather to best advantage.
The course is interesting, enjoyable and achievable. Students
should either have already completed the RYA Dayskipper theory course or have
good prior yachting experience. A sound knowledge is required of the International
Regulations For The Prevention Of Collision At Sea and VHF operating procedures.
RYA DIESEL ENGINE
The course is essential for yacht owners who do not know what
makes their engine tick. It looks at how it works, fuel injectors
and filters, water pumps and trouble shooting when the engine
will not work. Practical “hands on” an engine is part of the
training.
RYA VHF SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE
The course covers all aspects of operating VHF Radios effectively
including the Global Maritime Distress Safety System and Digital
Selective Calling. Successful completion of the course results in the
issue of a VHF operators licence.
RYA FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
The course provides the basic information needed to deal with
emergencies in a water-ports environment. Sessions include dealing
with personal safety, resuscitation, bleeding, broken bones and
casualty management. Some practical scenarios will be covered.
RYA RADAR
The course covers all aspects of tuning and operating modern yacht
radar systems particular attention is paid to the interpretation of radar
contact information.
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