Courses
RYA-aligned courses — what each covers, who it's for, duration, what it costs, and what to do next.
ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
The mandatory medical fitness certificate for anyone working commercially at sea in the UK.
RYA Competent Crew
Your first step into sailing — learn the basics of crewing a yacht safely and confidently.
RYA Diesel Engine Course
A practical introduction to marine diesel engines — maintenance, fault-finding, and emergency repair at sea.
RYA Powerboating Level 1 & 2
Learn to handle powerboats safely — from basic boat handling to independent coastal cruising.
STCW Basic Safety Training
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping — the internationally recognised foundation safety certificate required for all professional seafarers.
VHF/SRC Radio Operator Certificate
Learn to operate a marine VHF radio legally and effectively — including DSC, Mayday procedures, and routine communications.
PPR — Professional Practices and Responsibilities
Understand the legal, safety, and professional responsibilities of working commercially as a yacht skipper or crew.
RYA Day Skipper
Theory and practical skills to skipper a yacht safely in familiar waters during daylight hours.
RYA Radar Course
Learn to use marine radar effectively for navigation and collision avoidance in restricted visibility.
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
The intermediate skipper qualification — demonstrate competence to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
The gold-standard skipper qualification — demonstrate competence to skipper a yacht on extended offshore passages.