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If you are a leisure sailor the key to really enjoying your boating is the knowledge and skill needed to navigate safely at sea, handle the boat confidently in tight spaces in marinas and harbours, and run a safe, relaxed and happy ship. If you are a professional mariner these skills are crucial to your success as a skipper. The only sure way to develop these skills is sound, professional training.
Elite Sailing (Power) offers a full range of practical and classroom courses under the RYA Motor Cruising Training scheme. When you pay for an RYA course you are making a key investment in your future as a motor cruising sailor. At Elite Sailing we understand this and promise you really good, effective guidance and instruction at whatever level you need. We provide a relaxed, friendly, enjoyable environment and professional instruction to develop your skills and justified confidence in your own ability. We believe we’re well ahead of the competition in offering superb all-round quality at sensible prices.
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Check this list:
- Experienced, professional instructors
- Comfortable classroom at the marina
- Comfort, style and advanced technology aboard our luxurious 42 foot Trawler Yacht.
- High quality fresh food aboard – no junk!
- Good breathable wet weather gear hire at just £10 per course
- Superb base facilities with free parking and nearby shops
- Easy access by road and rail. 45 minutes from Central London
- Comprehensive follow-on support including individual training advice, own boat tuition, holiday charter etc
Click here to go straight to Dates and Prices
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Course Structure
If you are a complete beginner and aiming to charter or buy a motor cruiser, you should aim initially at Day Skipper Practical standard. Your route is:
(click on a course for more detail)
The practical courses take place aboard our training yacht at Chatham Marina. Crew/instructor ratio is 5:1 for helmsman courses and 4:1 for day skipper. The theory course is held at our classroom at the marina. Maximum class size is 9. We recommend that you also take one day courses covering VHF Radio Operation, Diesel engine maintenance, radar operation and first aid at sea – all available at the marina. Click here for details. |
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC (Power)) |
1 day checkout
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If you have the Day Skipper Practical course completion certificate, you can apply to the RYA for issue of an ICC that you can use as proof of competence when cruising in other European waters. Alternatively you can ask Elite Sailing to give you a direct test of your knowledge and practical ability – either on our boat or yours. Elite Sailing is approved by the RYA as an ICC test centre. |
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RYA Coastal Skipper/YM Theory
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5 days classroom (or 2 weekends or 7 evenings and a weekend) |
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| RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (Motor) |
4 days afloat
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| If you want to you can then go on to take independent examinations to obtain formal Certificates of Competence as a Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster: |
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| Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam |
5 days afloat |
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If you are unsure of what course you need please just contact us by phone or email.
Motor Cruising Prices and Dates:
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RYA Helmsman (2 days)
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£490.00
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13, 14 Mar (Sat, Sun)
26, 27 March (Fri, Sat)
9, 10 Apr (Fri, Sat)
17, 18 Apr (Sat, Sun)
30 Apr - 1 May (Fri, Sat)
8, 9 May (Sat, Sun)
15, 16 May (Sat, Sun)
21, 22 May
(Fri, Sat)
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RYA Day Skipper (4 days) |
£980.00 |
27 - 30 Mar (Sat - Tue)
10 - 13 Apr (Sat - Tue)
18 - 21
Apr (Sun - Wed)
1 - 4 May (Sat - Tue)
22 - 25 May (Sat - Tue)
12 - 15 June (Sat - Tue)
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RYA Combined Helmsman and Day Skipper (5 Days) |
£1225.00 |
26 - 30 Mar (Fri - Tue)
9 - 13 Apr (Fri - Tue)
17 - 21 April (Sat - Wed)
30 Apr - 4 May (Fri - Tue)
21 - 25 May (Fri - Tue) |
RYA Coastal Skipper (5 days) |
£1225.00 |
26 - 30 Mar (Fri - Tue)
17 - 21 Apr (Mon - Fri)
30 Apr - 4 May
11 - 15 June (Fri - Tue)
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RYA Yachtmaster Exam Prep
and Exam (4/5 days) |
£1225.00 |
Arranged to order. Call Us |
ICC Check (half day) |
£165.00 |
Arranged to order. Call Us |
ICC Tuition and Check (One day) |
£295.00 |
Arranged to order. Call Us |
We can run courses to order. Call us for dates and a quotation
Practical courses start at 0900 on Day 1 and finish at 1700 on the last day.
Prices include accommodation on the yacht, breakfast and lunch aboard, tea, coffee etc, instruction, fuel and VAT.
Extras:
Cost of dinner ashore
A share of marina costs if away from Chatham
RYA Log Book
RYA Theory Course Prices and Dates
Follow this link to see details of courses available |
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