RYA Helmsman Course

RYA Helmsman Course in Southampton: Course Summary

  • Course Duration: 2 days
  • Course Location: Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
  • Course Cost: £495pp
  • Previous Experienced Required: No
  • Minimum Age Requirement: 12 years old
  • What The Course Includes: Tuition, moorings, lunch and waterproofs.
  • What You Will Learn: Securing to a mooring buoy, rules of the road, different types of engine drives, hull shapes, and more.

The RYA Helmsman course is a great starting point for any first time boater or seasoned crew looking to be more helpful on board or a great stepping stone to the RYA Day Skipper Course

SUMMARY

This course will give you an introduction to boat handling, navigation, boat safety as well as engine checks and maintenance. After the 2 day RYA Helmsman course, you will be familiar with life on board a motor boat as well as being a useful crew member.

This course is available Saturday and Sunday 0930 – 1730.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This 2 day course is aimed at complete beginners. We have found that students gain a lot from having completed the RYA Basic Navigation course prior to attending the course.

Minimum age limit of 12.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The Helmsman training course will teach you boat handling, including: coming alongside, securing to a mooring buoy, rules of the road, different types of engine drives, hull shapes, seamanship and safety as well as man overboard techniques.

OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

£495 per person plus VAT.

 
 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

  • All Moorings
  • Expert tuition
  • Lunch
  • Waterproofs

NEXT STEPS AFTER HELMSMAN COURSE

If you are looking to expand your RYA powerboat qualifications after completing your Helmsman Course, you may wish to further your experience with the following RYA powerboat courses:

OWN BOAT TUITION

This RYA course can run on your motor cruiser, for yourself, or your group. Own boat training cost start from £250.00 plus VAT per day. Please contact us for more information regarding own boat tuition.

Book Your RYA Helmsman Course Here

Book online below, or call on 023 81 242159.

If there are no courses listed below, please email us to enquire about availability:  info@oceansportstuition.co.uk.

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