Personal Development

 VHF Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) Course is a one-day training designed for anyone operating a marine VHF radio, with or without Digital Selective Calling (DSC). It covers essential radio procedures, distress and safety communications, and correct equipment use, ensuring you can communicate effectively and legally at sea. Available online or in-person, the course ends with a short exam, leading to the internationally recognised SRC qualification, a must-have for skippers and crew alike. 

The RYA First Aid Course is a comprehensive one-day training programme specifically designed for individuals who spend time working or operating on the water. Tailored to maritime environments, the course focuses on essential first aid skills and emergency response techniques that may be required onboard a vessel, in remote locations, or before professional medical assistance is available. 

Delivered by experienced instructors, the course provides confidence and competence to respond effectively to medical emergencies in offshore, coastal, and marine operational settings.

The RYA Radar Course is a practical, one-day training designed to help skippers and crew unlock the full potential of radar as a navigation and safety tool. Whether you sail or motor, radar can be a game-changer for collision avoidance, pilotage, and navigating in poor visibility.

Through a mix of theory and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how radar works, how to interpret its display, and how to adjust settings for the clearest picture. No prior experience is required — just a willingness to enhance your seamanship skills. By the end of the day, you’ll be confident in using radar to make safer, smarter decisions at sea.

Perfect for leisure sailors, commercial skippers, or anyone wanting to sharpen their navigational awareness.

The RYA PPR course is a compulsory online training for anyone applying for, or renewing, an RYA Commercial Endorsement. Designed for skippers and crew who wish to use their RYA qualifications professionally, it covers the essential legal, safety, and ethical responsibilities of working at sea.

Through interactive modules, you’ll explore key maritime regulations such as SOLAS, MARPOL, and the Code of Practice, as well as the roles of Flag and Port State authorities. The course ensures you understand not just the rules, but how to apply them in real-world scenarios to keep yourself, your crew, and your passengers safe.

Flexible and self-paced, the PPR can be completed anytime before your endorsement application or renewal, making it an accessible, practical step towards a professional maritime career.

 The RYA Coastal Skipper Theory course is an advanced navigation and seamanship programme designed for experienced sailors aiming to take charge of longer coastal or offshore passages. Over approximately 40 hours of study, you’ll deepen your understanding of chartwork, tidal calculations, meteorology, passage planning, and collision regulations, while honing the decision-making skills needed for safe and confident skippering.

Ideal for those progressing towards the RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications, this course blends practical problem-solving with advanced theory, preparing you to navigate challenging waters by day or night. Whether in the classroom or online, it’s your next step towards mastering the art of coastal passage-making.

 Ready to take your sailing skills to the next horizon? The RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course gives you the advanced navigation expertise and decision-making confidence to skipper coastal and offshore passages with authority. From mastering tidal streams to interpreting weather systems, you’ll gain the insight to plan and execute voyages like a professional. Whether you dream of skippering your own yacht or advancing your maritime career, this course is your charted course to success.