Outdoor Training Limited

 

Theory Courses

On Board run all the RYA Theory Courses from our modern classroom in Northney Marina.

All course prices include coffee/tea and biscuits as well as a light lunch.


Accommodation can be arranged at the Langstone Hotel next door to the Marina or the Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel on Hayling Island Sea Front. (a 5 minute drive)

Day Skipper Theory:

The Day Skipper Theory Course is an introduction into navigation and seamanship for short coastal passages. The syllabus takes you through:

  • Sea Safety
  • Emergency Procedures and Equipment
  • Collision Avoidance Regulations
  • Tidal Streams and Tidal Heights
  • Traditional Navigation
  • Electronic Navigation
  • Bouyage
  • Pilotage
  • Passage Planning
  • Meteorology

You will be working with up to 5 other students and one of our Yachtmaster Instructors for 5 days in the classroom. You will also be expected to cover 2 hours of homework each night.

You will end the week fully equipped with all the skills to safely take to sea along the coast for short passages. You will also be prepared for doing your Day Skipper Practical course.
By the end of the week you can expect to be familiar with the working and safety of a Yacht at sea as well as confident to carry out any task required of you by your skipper.

This course will be run on the following dates:
 

  • 16th January, 20th February, 20th March 2006.
  • 24th April, 22nd May, 26th June, 17th July 2006.
  • 21st August, 25th September, 23rd October 2006.
  • 22nd November, 18th December 2006.


 All Inclusive Price: £360 Per Person.

 

Yachtmaster Theory:

The Yachtmaster Theory Course is an essential course for anybody wishing to do there Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Practical Exams and or ultimately become a Professional Skipper. This course covers the same areas as the Day Skipper Syllabus, but expects a much more deeper understanding and skill level.

During the weeks course you will be pushed hard to plan passages along the coast, over the channel and around the Channel Islands. You will also be tested on your knowledge of Safety and Meteorology.

This course will be run on the following dates:
 

  • 16th January, 20th February, 20th March 2006.
  • 24th April, 22nd May, 26th June, 17th July 2006.
  • 21st August, 25th September, 23rd October 2006.
  • 22nd November, 18th December 2006.


 All Inclusive Price: £360 Per Person.

 

VHF Radio Course:

If your boat has a VHF DSC Radio or you own a Hand Held VHF Radio it is a legal requirement that you have a VHF License to operate it. Also if you are looking to become a Yachtmaster Offshore it is a pre-requisite that you hold a valid VHF Licence.

The RYA VHF course teaches you how to operate the unit under normal and emergency conditions as well as all the theory behind the modern digital radio units.

The course price includes tea/coffee, biscuits and a light lunch.


All Inclusive Price: £75 Per Person + RYA Exam Fee


For more information on any of the above courses please email us on
 adrian@trainingoutdoors.co.uk