September 2026
Wed 23 Sep 2026
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)
Highfield Level 2 Food Safety at Sea course is accepted by the MCA (also known as Food Hygiene), which are listed in MIN 689 and are suitable for crew working in the maritime industry where food handling takes place such as superyachts, workboats, cruise ships, ferries and offshore supply vessels. This course meets the requirements of the requirements set out in table A5.3 of Workboat Code 3 and the MCA Sport & Pleasure Code
23 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026
3-days
The RYA Advanced Powerboat course is for anyone looking to undertake more adventurous trips, and for professional boaters add on the exam for the Certificate of Competence to be able to 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.
Thu 24 Sep 2026
1-day
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.
24 - 25 Sep 2026
2 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Fri 25 Sep 2026
1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)
Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling This course is suitable for attendees from land-based or maritime workplace environments. This qualification will introduce learners to moving and handling activities required for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training. The objective of the qualification is to prepare learners for employment or to support a role in the workplace.
Fri 25 Sep 2026
1 day, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours)
STCW PSSR and Security Awareness combined in a one day course, the morning is PSSR and afternoon Security Awareness. Both courses can be completed on their own as a half day module if you don't need to do them both.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)
Fancy trying something new? Fancy getting back into it? Want to build experience and gain miles? If so, our Saturday Sails are perfect for you. Enjoy a day of supervised sailing in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park with one of our experienced Instructors.
28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026
Monday - Friday
The AEC1 is a 5 day course, and is a step up from the RYA 1-Day Diesel Engine Course. It is what many marine engineers will know as the original AEC. The objective of the course is to provide a basic theoretical knowledge and some practical hands on experience of diesel engines and systems. To make the course as practical as possible we use a Volvo and Yanmar engine which we strip down to their component parts and hopefully put back together again.
28 - 30 Sep 2026
3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
From 1 September 2013, anyone applying to the MCA for a Certificate of Competence will need a HELM certificate in addition to the existing requirements. There are 2 levels of HELM; Operational level (3 day course) and Management level (5 day course).
28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026
1 week, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5 day course suitable as an introduction to yachting following the RYA Competent Crew Course or for those with some experience; the RYA Day Skipper Sail course is an option. Alternatively the 5 days can be used by anyone wishing to brush up on their skills.
28 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026
5-days
An RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. We provide 4 tailor-made training days to prepare you for the exam, which we give 1 days for following the course.
28 - 30 Sep 2026
3-days
The RYA Advanced Powerboat course is for anyone looking to undertake more adventurous trips, and for professional boaters add on the exam for the Certificate of Competence to be able to 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.
28 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026
4 days, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Skipper on short passages under instruction, with help and advice from your instructor.