Gain recognised water-based Royal Yachting Association qualifications at the Citadel Leisure Centre, Ayr.
Our courses range from VHF Marine Radio and Yachtmaster Theory.
Please email the RYA Centre Principal steve.noble@south-ayrshire.gov.uk for further information.
Our courses are for the over 16s but we will consider younger if the principle agrees it to be suitable.
Discounts will be given for bookings of two persons or more.
Each course runs 10am-4pm and successful candidates receive recognised RYA certification.
One day land-based course (With same day early evening exam) giving you the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling equipment. The course is a total of 10 hours in length. You will be given 3 hours of homework prior to the course which must be completed followed by classroom based teaching which will last 7 hours. Maximum 8 candidates per class. Costs - £85 per person for training only. Please note that there is an additional cost of £60 per person for RYA Certification / Assessor Fees. This fee is payable direct to RYA which the assessor will collect on day of exam by either cheque or debit card payment.
This Online distance learning course, can be undertaken at the candidates own pace in the comfort of their own home. You can install the course on your computer and once downloaded onto the computer/laptop you no longer need an internet connection. Once successfully completed, you will download a completion certificate and then contact us for direct classroom assessment. Once booked on you will receive a VHF Handbook and log in details for the interactive course. The course will take around 8-10 hours to complete.
The cost of the Online course is £60 per person. Please note that there is an additional cost of £60 per person for RYA Certification / Assessor Fees. This fee is payable direct to RYA which the assessor will collect on day of exam by either cheque or debit card payment.
Two day classroom course introducing navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew and those wanting to refresh their skills. £150 per person.
An intensive five day land-based course designed for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well – and being responsible when it doesn’t. £275 per person
Advanced six day land-based course on skippering techniques for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation. Skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations. £350 per person.
The Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr is a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Centre.
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