Details: This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence who are preparing for their first ocean voyage. It is also suitable for those who enjoy and have a general interest and curiosity in navigation and how a one can find a position by using a sextant.
The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.
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.
Date: 23rd January 10am - 5pm , plus Assessment - half day, 24th January
Place: CA House
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.
Dates: 25 January 1/8/15/22/29 February 7/14 March and the weekend 19/20 March, 6.30 - 9.30 evenings (instructor available from 6pm), 10am - 5pm weekends
Dates: 25 January 1/8/15/22/29 February 7/14 March and the weekend 19/20 March, 6.30 - 9.30 evenings (instructor available from 6pm), 10am - 5pm weekends
Sat, 17/01/2015 - 10:00 to Sun, 18/01/2015 - 17:00
Date: 17th January 10am - 5pm , plus Assessment - half day, 18th January
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.
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.
