CA House Courses

Courses that are run at CA House

RYA Day Skipper Theory (Home Study + Classroom) Course

Date: 
Repeats every week every Monday 5 times except Mon Jun 11 2018, Mon Jun 25 2018, Mon Jul 09 2018, Mon Jul 23 2018.
Mon, 04/06/2018 - 00:00
Mon, 18/06/2018 - 00:00
Mon, 02/07/2018 - 00:00
Mon, 16/07/2018 - 00:00
Mon, 30/07/2018 - 00:00

Details: The Day Skipper theory course is ideal for someone interested in learning how to sail or for someone that knows how to sail already but hasn't really done any navigation. This is a shore based course, so all the lessons will be carried out in CA House. The course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course

Date: 
Repeats every week every Tuesday 8 times. Also includes Sat Jun 16 2018, Sun Jun 17 2018.
Tue, 24/04/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 01/05/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 08/05/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 15/05/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 22/05/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 29/05/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 05/06/2018 - 00:00
Tue, 12/06/2018 - 00:00
Sat, 16/06/2018 - 00:00
Sun, 17/06/2018 - 00:00

Details: The course is an advanced course in navigation techniques. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects covered on the Day Skipper Course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA Sea Survival Course

Date: 
Sat, 19/05/2018 - 00:00

Details: This is a one day course held in a classroom and a swimming pool. You will learn about and handle safety equipment. You will learn how to use it in an emergency. This has two elements. It starts at 9.30am with a classroom based course. There you will learn about crucial safety equipment, flares, life-rafts, distress beacons, lifejackets. You will learn the use of and operation of them and actually have the opportunity to examine the equipment at close quarters.

RYA VHF Radio Course plus Assessment

Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Sun May 20 2018.
Sat, 19/05/2018 - 00:00
Sun, 20/05/2018 - 00:00

Details: A VHF radio is an essential piece of safety equipment and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course will teach you these procedures. To get the VHF Radio Licence, (Short Range Certificate SRC) you must successfully complete a course and then take a separate classroom based assessment.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA First Aid at Sea Course

Date: 
Sun, 13/05/2018 - 00:00

Details: In the unlikely event of a medical emergency at sea, prompt action and a little first aid knowledge can save lives. The one day RYA First Aid at Sea Course provides a working knowledge of First Aid for people using small craft, and support to skippers of yachts and small craft working within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. The RYA First Aid at Sea Course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Date: 
Sat, 12/05/2018 - 00:00

Details: Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is essential for all users of today's boats. Students are assessed by short exercises during the course and practical work with two demonstration engines.

RYA Offshore Safety Course (ISAF)

Date: 
Sat, 21/04/2018 - 00:00

Details: The aim of the 1 day RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course is to provide skippers and crews of yachts taking part in offshore races with the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with an emergency. The course will give you a good knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA VHF Radio Course plus Assessment

Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Sun Apr 15 2018.
Sat, 14/04/2018 - 00:00
Sun, 15/04/2018 - 00:00

Details: A VHF radio is an essential piece of safety equipment and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course will teach you these procedures. To get the VHF Radio Licence, (Short Range Certificate SRC) you must successfully complete a course and then take a separate classroom based assessment.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Date: 
Sat, 14/04/2018 - 00:00

Details: Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is essential for all users of today's boats. Students are assessed by short exercises during the course and practical work with two demonstration engines.

RYA First Aid at Sea Course

Date: 
Sun, 25/03/2018 - 00:00

Details: In the unlikely event of a medical emergency at sea, prompt action and a little first aid knowledge can save lives. The one day RYA First Aid at Sea Course provides a working knowledge of First Aid for people using small craft, and support to skippers of yachts and small craft working within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. The RYA First Aid at Sea Course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.