RYA Motor Cruiser courses, introduction, course content and current prices

North Wales Power and Sail Motor Cruiser Training

  Gain knowledge,skill and confidence to enjoy the water in safety.

Train on our Hatteras 40D luxury twin screw cruiser 'New Life 11.'  

The motor cruiser is powered by two Caterpillar 425hp diesels giving a top speed of twenty five knots and a range of over two hundred miles.  

Built in America, remarkably manoeuvreable and seaworthy, this vessel is a firm favourite with all our customers.  

Our cruising area for tuition purposes is from Deganwy Quays Marina, around the coast of Anglesey together with the Menai Straits.  

Longer passages are possible for Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore training.  

Course fees cover costs of training, food, fuel and marina berthing.

We can supply waterproof clothing but it is recommended that you bring along your own warm windproof garments and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        shoes or boots that do not mark the deck.

Please contact us for further details.

RYA Motor Cruiser Courses, content and price list.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       RYA Helmsman Course

Course Duration:

2 days

Experience Need:

For newcomers to motor cruisers or new boat owners with little experience

Qualification:

RYA Practical Helmsman course completion certificate

Course Content:

Boat handling safety and man overboard

Price:

£425

International Certificate of Competence
Course Duration: 2 days or 1 day assessment
Experience Need: Limited time spent on a motor cruiser
Qualification: The RYA International Certificate of Compentance
Course Content: Regulatory safety, buoyage, lights and shapes, tides and streams, basic navigation together with a boat handling test.
Price: £425 for two days + test, £300 for one day assessment.

Day Skipper Practical
Course Duration: 4 days
Experience Need: Some shore based theory would be useful but not essential.
Qualification: RYA Day Skipper Practical Course completion certificate

Course Content:

The course is intended to give people the confidence to take their own craft to sea in good conditions and in the hours of daylight.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The course covers boat handling, rules of the road, safety, pilotage, meteorology, use of engines, coastal navigation and night cruising.

Price: £850

RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper Certificate RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence
Course Duration: 5 days
Experience Need: A minimum sea time of 30 days and a minimum of 800 sea miles, 12 night hours and skipper experience for 2 days.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            You must hold a current VHF qualification and first-aid certificate.
Qualification: RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper Power

Course Content:

An advanced course aimed at the skipper who wishes to build on existing skills and techniques.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   The RYA appoints an independent examiner and the exam takes place on the last day of the course.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A separate exam fee is payable to the RYA. A course completion certificate is available to those who do not wish to take the RYA/MCA examination.

Price:

£1050

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence

Course  Duration:

 5 days
Experience Need: A minimum of 50 days sea time including 5 as skipper, and a total of 2500 miles completed. 5 passages over 60 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     A VHF licence is required together with a current first-aid certificate.
Qualification: RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Power
Course Content:

The examinable course is aimed at the experienced skipper. Course covers all the skippering techniques necessary for offshore passages.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           A separate exam fee is payable to the RYA.

Price:

£1050

Own Boat Tuition
All the RYA courses can be conducted on your own boat.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The vessel must be equipped to satisfy the minimum RYA safety standard and be suitable for the possible wind and sea conditions in the area.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact...

Tel: 01690 750 406
Tel: 01690 750 376
Mobile: 07715 905 224
email: info@powerandsail.net
web: www.powerandsail.net