RYA HELMSMAN’S COURSE AIMS:
To introduce boat handling skills and basic safety to those new to motor cruising.
RYA HELMSMAN’S COURSE DURATION:
The RYA Helmsman’s course takes 2 days. The certificate lasts for life.
PRE REQUISITES:
There are no pre-requisites for the RYA Helmsman’s course: the course is suitable for Motor Boating beginners.
RYA HELMSMAN’S COURSE CONTENT:
This two-day course covers basic boat handling skills, helming, safety and basic engine checks. The Helmsman’s course is ideal for the new motor boat owner who is conscious of the difficulty and potential hazards of boat handling in the marina.
RYA HELMSMAN’S COURSE RATIO & VESSEL:
The RYA set a maximum Motor Cruising ratio of 5 students to 1 instructor (5:1) on Motor Cruising courses. While this may work in the sail cruising world, we feel that onboard a motorboat, this can lead to long periods of you watching others but with nothing to do yourself. At Chieftain Training, we deliberately go much further.
- Cherokee (8.5m, single engine): maximum 3:1
- Sybarus (10.5m, twin engine): maximum 4:1
Click here for information about our training vessel(s). Vessel allocation for a particular course is based-on our operational requirements.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 2-days use of our motor cruiser
- 2-days of instruction
- Diesel and onboard consumables
- Lunch, tea/coffee and snacks on board
- RYA Helmsman’s Certificate
- Loan of a life jacket
- Berthing at the home port
- Free (on street) parking
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
- Accommodation
- Wet Weather gear (£5/day to hire from us)