Training schedule

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is essentially a practical based course, that provides you with the skills and knowledge to operate a RIB, or small powerboat within inshore areas. The Powerboat Level 2 can also be used to obtain a commercial endorsement on certain MCA codes of practice allowing the certificate holder to skipper a small commercial vessel.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat course is for leisure and professional boaters waiting to undertake more adventurous trips or operate a commercial vessel or workboats further offshore in the hours of darkness. The commercial limitations are; Category 3, up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigation techniques. This makes the course a great option for those who are comfortable using their boat, but a bit apprehensive about going further afield or venturing to areas that they are unfamiliar with.

This fun and educational course is an introduction to powerboating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling skills and the use of safety equipment typically found on board.

We are proud to deliver Highfield First Aid at Work courses, equipping individuals and teams with the critical knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively in emergency situations.

This one day course is for anyone interested in First Aid from a boating perspective.

Completing the VHF course, can now be achieved by people from all walks of life. If you find it a struggle to get time off from work then the RYA's new interactive service suits you.

A compulsory online course for new RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.

The objective of the course is to familiarise the user in the dangerous goods requirements of the Workboat Code and the relevant parts and chapters of the IMDG Code. The course covers all training requirements outlined in Appendix 5 of the Workboat Code. Our e-learning course is delivered completely online, via a series of pre-recorded videos, narrated text and exercises. It takes approximately 3 - 4 hours to complete.

The RYA VHF Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.