The Importance of Training

Training is one of the most important things in the Marine world, lives are quickly put at risk by failure to ensure that proper training is carried out.

Sea Going/Marine

If you have never taken a boat out to sea before, just jumping into a boat and shooting across the channel or out to sea could get you into a whole load of trouble in so many ways.

We recommend that you look at training courses from the RYA on;-

• Sea Survival Course
• Day Skipper/Motor
• Day Skipper/Navigation
• Advanced Pilotage
• Coastal Skipper/Motor
• Coastal Skipper/Navigation

There are many providers, make sure that they are approved and get the appropriate certification.

RYA Training Courses - Marine

Inland Waterways

On the inland waterways system, you don't need a license to steer, own or hire a boat.  You can take optional training to help you gain confidence and additional useful knowledge.  If you carry passengers or carry out certain commercial activities, you must have an appropriate license. Hotel boats, trip boats, and commercial vessels - all should receive the proper certification.

Search for RYA Helmsman courses for more information, for carrying more than 12 passengers, search for MCA Boatmaster courses

RYA Training Courses - Inland Waterways