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Ideal for those who currently hold a VHF Radio Licence but  – at the name suggests – would like to refresh their radio procedure.

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This course is often referred to as the ‘Powerboat Driving Licence’. You will be taught boat handling and seamanship together with other topics such as basic navigation, launch and recovery and emergency procedures. It is also the minimum requirement for anyone helming the club RIBS.

It is equally suitable for novices or the more experienced who need a nationally recognised qualification. No previous experience is required to take this course and you don’t need the Level 1 qualification first.

Minimum age requirement is 12 years. The course lasts two days – running from 09.00 to 17.00 each day – with a pupil/instructor ratio of 3:1.

You will be required to provide your own weatherproof clothing suitable for the conditions and a serviceable lifejacket.  You will also need to provide a passport-sized photograph before the end of the course, so that your certificate can be issued.

 

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This one-day course is run in conjunction with our on-site engineers – Southern Marine Services – and is a mix of theory and practical. It teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again the event of a breakdown.

The course is limited to six participants because of its ‘hands on’ nature.  Sorry – no courses are planned at present.  Please keep an eye on the website and/or noticeboard for updates.

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This one-day course covers all aspects of maritime first aid including CPR including drowning protocol, the recovery position in a confined space, cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice via VHF and helicopter rescue. It is equally valuable in daily life.

Sorry – no courses are planned at present.  Please keep an eye on the website and/or noticeboard for updates.

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This is a specific course to teach the requirements for safety boat crews covering both sail training and racing aspects. It covers topics such as race management, rescuing persons from the water, offering assistance to capsized dinghies, windsurfers and other craft and rescue from a lee shore.  It is normally only offered to members who wish to actively assist the Club as safety boat coxswain for yacht racing and/or sail training week.

You must hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate before taking this course and have a knowledge of sailing or sail race management.

Sorry – no courses are planned at present.  Please keep an eye on the website and/or noticeboard for updates.

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This course normally is made up of two half-day sessions. It’s an introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats – making it ideal for youngsters (minimum age 8 years). Topics include launch and recovery (8-11 year olds observe), preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside and being towed.

The pupil/instructor ratio is 3:1 and the course normally takes place in one of the club’s RIBS, or other similar planning craft. Numbers are limited by the availability of instructors and boats, so early booking is recommended.

How to book: Register for Sail Training Week and you have the option of booking this course.

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These courses are offered to your people during Sail Training Week which traditionally takes place at the end of July, using instructors from various clubs.

• Stage 1 gives a basic understanding of boat sailing, with some experience of steering and handling the boat.
• Stage 2 provides a range of sailing skills and knowledge to help the children become confident sailors.
• Stage 3 includes rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. It is equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme.
• Stage 4 helps children solve a variety of problems afloat and gives them sailing experience as crew or helm in a double handed boat. (This stage is optional if stage 3 was taken in a double hander).

How to book: Register for Sail Training Week and you will be booked onto this course.

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Any club member wanting to use the electric winch to launch or haul out their boat must complete this two hour training session. The electric winch is for manual self-launching of yard-stored trailer boats under 2 tonnes all-up weight.

Sorry – no courses are planned at present.  Keep an eye on the website and/or noticeboard for updates.

How to book: Approximately two months before the course, a booking form will be put onto the club noticeboard. Either add your name to the sheet or email the office and ask them to add you to the list: enquiries@rmyc.co.uk. There is no charge for this course.

Note: All courses will be invoiced by the office in the same way as other events. We reserve the right to charge the full fee in the event of a late cancellation or ‘no show’.

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