The RYA’s programme of one-day support courses enables you to expand your knowledge and skills in specialist areas. They complement courses in the various RYA practical training schemes. Some courses, such as the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, are a pre-requisite for higher qualifications such as the RYA Yachtmaster® Offshore Certificate of Competence.

VHF SRC Radio

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the radio operator qualification which authorises the holder to operate a VHF Radiotelephone fitted with Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on board any British vessel which is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment. If you own a marine radio handheld or fixed set, you are required by law to hold an operator’s licence. Learn the procedures for operation and gain the qualification on this one-day examined course.

Weekend Chartwork (non RYA)

For those who choose to self study Day Skipper theory, we offer a two day short course in chartwork. This course is designed to teach the elements that are not easy to follow and where many who self study find difficulty. We cover understanding the chart, updates, vectors, dead recogning - DR, estimated position -EP, course to steer - CTS, GPS, chartplotters, deviation and variation.

Other RYA short courses are available

Short Notice

places available on courses within 6 weeks