RYA Marine Radio Course
2024-01-13 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Royal Torbay Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH,, United Kingdom
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RYA Marine Radio will provide you with the knowledge to use a marine VHF/SRC radio. Your training will be followed by an exam to gain your Radio Operators Licence and will take place at the end of the training day. Subjects covered include basic operation of your radio, important channels, words and phrases, the phonetic alphabet and distress calls.

Course pre-requisites: You must pre-register for your exam via the RYA website and bring your exam voucher with you. You must read RYA VHF Handbook prior to the start of the course (this will be provided when you book).

You will be required to book yourself onto the relevant RYA Marine Radio Short Range exam which can be found https://www.rya.org.uk/exams

Please note the exam is an additional cost made directly to the RYA

Course duration: 1 day

Minimum age: 16 years

Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:8

Provided with the course: Books, light refreshments

You will need: A recent passport photo, writing materials and to bring your VHF handbook.

Member Price £90

Non Member Price £120

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.

RYA Powerboat Level 2
2024-01-20 09:00 - 2024-01-21 16:30, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 2024-02-11 16:30, 2024-03-23 09:00 - 2024-03-24 16:30
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Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

Course pre-requisites: None

Course duration: 2 days

Minimum age: 12 years-

Although RYA Minimum age is 12, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club would recommend you speak to our Training Principal or Chief Instructor before booking this course for anyone under the age of 15.

Trainee : Instructor ratio: 1:3

Provided with the course: Powerboat Handbook, Powerboat Logbook and light refreshments

You will need: Writing materials, a recent passport photo (for your powerboat licence), appropriate clothing, buoyancy aid or life jacket (will need to conform to standards)(we have limited number to loan so please get in touch if you need one) , sun-screen, packed lunch.

Member Price £175

Non Member Price £250

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.

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If you would like to purchase the RYA Powerboat Handbook, we have them in our shop here

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RYA First Aid - 11th May 2024
2024-05-11 09:00 - 17:00
Course prerequisites: None

Minimum Age: 12 Years

Trainee : Instructor Ratio: 10:1

Provided with the Course: First Aid Book, Certificate and Light Refreshments

Member Price £95

Non Member Price £125

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.

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