POWERBOATING
Our powerboat training falls into three disciplines; open powerboats (up to 10m), motor cruisers (over 10m) and personal watercraft (Jet Skis). We run the full range of RYA courses in each discipline. We also offer a range of BWS Ski Boat Driver and BSAC dive boat operator courses.
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SAILING
Our RYA sailing courses fall into four disciplines- dinghy sailing, keelboating, multi hull sailing and sail cruising. Yacht sailing can be inshore, offshore or trans ocean. Bareboat and skippered charter are available. We also compete in a large number of International yacht racing events on both sides of the Atlantic.
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SHOREBASED TRAINING
We offer a wide range of support courses in First Aid, safety, communications, boat care, navigation and meteorology. A lot of courses lead to world recognised RYA, STCW or HSE qualifications, others are Stormforce specific courses such as 12-volt electric or Weather for Yachtsmen.
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
How do you fancy teaching boating to others. We train hundreds of sailing and powerboat instructors every year across all disciples. Join a short instructor course or a fast-track instructor programme.
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YOUTH COURSES
All three centres are child friendly, why should the adults have all the fun? Our junior courses in sailing and Powerboating are aimed at 7-11 year olds. Our youth courses are aimed at 12-15 year olds. Our holidays are suitable for all ages.
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FAST TRACK COURSES
A range of modular training courses to allow sailors and power boaters to fast track their way into our industry. These courses work because they consolidate all of the necessary training into a short time period and we run with a low ratio of students to instructor.
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SUPER YACHT TRAINING
Thousands of “wannabe” crew are attracted by the sunshine, high salaries and global travel of the super yacht industry. If this appeals to you then there is no question that you need the right training on your CV before anyone will even consider you.
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RYA Dayskipper Power / ICC
Overview:
The RYA Dayskipper Power Course includes boat handling safety and navigation skills and is aimed at new motor cruiser skippers. Anyone who achieves the Dayskipper Power is automatically eligible for the ICC (International Licence) for powered craft up to 24m. Those who have previously completed the Dayskipper Shorebased are likely to attain the Dayskipper Power (and ICC) by the end of this practical course. Those who have not previously completed the Dayskipper Shorebased are likely to attain the ICC (power 24m) by the end of these 4 days.
Aims:
The course helps to develop candidates' skills to enable them to skipper a motor cruiser in familiar waters by day.
Course Duration:
4 Days:
- 0930 start each day
- 1800 finish most days with a night exercise (finishing 4 hours after dusk) on day 3
Pre Requisites:
- 2 days on-board a motor cruiser
- Basic navigation and helming skills
- Day Skipper Shorebased Course before taking this practical course (recommended)
Course Content:
This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge of a motor yacht on short passages, under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. As our courses are in tidal waters, your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. The course also includes a night exercise.
What's Included:
- 4-days use of our motor cruiser
- 4-days of instruction
- Diesel and on-board consumables
- Lunch, tea/coffee and snacks on-board each day
- Dinner on-board for the night exercise
- RYA Dayskipper Power Certificate
- 1-year's free introductory RNLI membership
- Free parking at our marina centre
What's Not Included:
- Accommodation
- Wet Weather gear (£5 per day to hire from us)
Optional Extras:
- ICC (International Certificate of Competence) Power 24m Certificate (£40 or free to RYA members)
Price: £890
Please call the office on 02380 231 122 to book this course.
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Shamrock Quay Marina, William Street, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QL
Telephone: 02380 231 122
E-mail: [email protected]