Course Dates & Prices
The table below lists all the courses available, prices and dates. If you are not sure which course is suitable for you or you may not be ready to start the course on these dates please contact us for further information by completing the enquiry form
| Course / Event | Dates for 2022/2023 | Application Form | Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Navigation and Seamanship RYA Online Course | Online Course | Click here | Students to learn at own pace Course Fee £75 Course Pack £25 Optional Almanac £8.50 |
| Day Skipper | Hybrid online and classroom course Pre-learning online essential navigation to start at the beginning of September 2023 Three zoom sessions 10th, 17th and 24th October 2023 Classroom sessions 4th November and 9th December 2023 | Click here | This course will be run as an online learning package and a weekend classroom session with an experienced RYA instructor Venue: Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne DE73 8DL Costs includes the course pack: £375 Plotting equipment: £25 |
| Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster | Classroom course over 2 weekends plus 4 zoom evening sessions Classroom; 16-17th September 2023 Zoom; 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd October 2023 Classroom; 10th December 2023 | Click here | This will be run as a classroom course over 4 full days with experienced RYA instructor including online support in between to assist with coursework Venue: Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne DE73 8DL Costs includes the course pack: £410 Plotting equipment: £25 Training Almanac: £8.50 |
| Yachtmaster Ocean | Classroom course over 2 weekends plus 4 zoom evening sessions Classroom; 16-17th September 2023 Zoom; 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th October 2023 Classroom; 10th December 2023 | Click here | These shorebased theory courses will be run as a weekly webinar sessions with an experienced RYA instructor Costs includes the course pack: Yachtmaster Ocean: £410 |
| VHF (Short Range Certificate) Classroom Course | 2nd-3rd March 2024 Courses with exam | Click here | Sat 10:00 -16:30 Sun 10:00 -15:30 Venue: Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne DE73 8DL Course fee £95 includes handbook RYA exam fee additional £70 |
| VHF (Short Range Certificate) RYA Online Course | Online SRC VHF radio course | Click here | Students to learn at own pace Course fee £75 includes e-handbook RYA exam fee £70 to be arranged on successful course completion Venue: Castle Donington |
| First Aid | Dates on enquiry - usually midweek | Full day course Venue: Narrowboat Skills Centre at Debdale Wharf Marina, Leicestershire LE8 0XA Course fee £110 |
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| Diesel Engine Course | First weekend of each month though availability usually several months ahead | Class size restricted to 6 students early booking required as in high demand Venue: Narrowboat Skills Centre at Debdale Wharf Marina, Leicestershire LE8 0XA Course fee £230 |