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The aim of all of our courses is to assist you to remain safe. It is as important for the crew to be trained as it is for the regular skipper.
Canal and river safety depends on you having a sufficient knowledge of waterway procedures and the practical ability to carry those procedures out. Make sure you are up to date on your skills before you next take to the water.
| Course | Duration | Venue | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taster Days | 1 Day | River or Canal | Single engine |
| River Training Day NEW 2011 | 1 Day | River and/or Canal | Single or twin engine |
| Basic Boat Handling | 1 or 2 Days | River or Canal | Single or twin engine |
| Advanced Boat Handling | 1 Day | River | Single or twin engine |
| Essential Navigation and Seamanship NEW | 2 Days | Shore Based | |
| Personal Safety Course | 1 Day | Shore Based | |
| EuroRegs for Inland Waterways CEVNI | 1 Day | Shore Based | |
| RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate (IWHC) | 1 or 2 Days | River or Canal | Single or twin engine |
| RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) | 1 Day | ||
| Flood Training: Tactical Flood Responders Course | 3½ to 4½ Days | Shore Based (& River) | |
| VHF Radio Short Range Certificate Course | 9am - 5pm | Shore Based | |
| Maritime & Coastguard Agency Small Passenger Boat Code (Cat. A Waters) NEW |
2 days | Canal Based | Ring for details |
| Maritime & Coastguard Agency Small Passenger Boat Code (Cat. B Waters) NEW |
2 days | Canal/River Based | Ring for details |
Training is given within the Royal Yachting Association schemes, but can also be offered on a less formal, non syllabus basis for those who do not wish to take certificate courses immediately or at all.
There may be an further small charge, in addition to the course fees, for travel beyond the Nottingham area. You can contact us to receive a quotation for travel to your area, but you will otherwise be advised when making a booking.
Ray's newest course is the River Training Day, helping you to transfer skills from canal experience to the open river environment.
Bespoke courses tailored to specific requirements can be arranged, please look at our Special Requirements section.
Please remember that all year round training is subject to river/canal conditions.
