Theory Courses

RYA Day Skipper / Watchleader Shorebased Theory.

Duration: 6 days (3 weekends)
Cost: £265 (You must have the RYA pack, cost £30.00 extra)
Hours: 09:30 to 17:30 - Maximum 6 Students.
Dates: 14/15 Nov, 21/22 Nov, 5/6 Dec
A Fun introduction to the RYA cruising scheme. no past experience is necessary. and you don't have to be a math superstar . This is the RYA basic navigation course and no previous knowledge is assumed. The course covers basic seamanship, yacht parts, equipment, safety procedures and collision regulations.
Students are given a comprehensive introduction to chart work, pilotage, position fixing, tides and meteorology. This course is ideal for students who want to go flotilla sailing in the future.
 
Included in the cost of the course: The RYA students pack and navigation tables course plotters and dividers.  
 
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory.

 

Duration: 6 days (3 weekends)
Cost: £270 ( you must have the RYA pack, cost £30.00 extra.)
Maximum 6 Students.
Hours: 09:30 to 17:30
For more info: mailto:sales@ardinglyactivitycentre.co.uk
 
This comprehensive Course is designed to be they follow-on From the Day Skipper course or For those with practical experience of navigation . Covering some basics of the principles then moving on to the subjects that provide theory on off-shore cruises. Topics covered include: passage planning, pilotage, tides, position fixing, electronic instruments, meteorology ,weather map interpretation and safety . 
 
Radio Courses - Short Range Certificate

 

Duration: 1 day
Hours: 09:00 to 17:30
Cost £70.00 + RYA License Fee £25.00 (£30.00 from April)
 
The course trains students to operate VHF radio telephones fitted With Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Its aim-is to teach (through practical computer simulation) students to use the Global Marine Distress Safety System (GMDSS) . Students' will be set pre-course reading and assessment is made on a continuous basis through out the course. The written test at the end of the course covers all areas or the syllabus.

This is a relaxed and enjoyable course.   
 
VHF - GMDSS Conversion

 

Cost: £43 + £30 RYA License Fee
Duration: 4 hours . Hours 1400 to 1800 
 
This course leads to the awarding of the Short Range Certificate For those who already hold a non-GMDSS certificate.
RYA –Small Craft First Aid Course
Hours 9:00 to 18:00
27 February
Please note: Other courses can be added so if you cannot make these please contact the centre. 
 
RYA Basic Navigation and Safety
 
Entry Requirements: No previous experience required
Venue: Ardingly Activity Centre
Duration: 2 days
Dates: 24/25 April, 31/01 , 15/16 January 2010
Cost: £146
 
Course Content:

• Passage planning, charts and position plotting
• Safety, including engine checks, buoyage, tidal awarness,
• Visual navigation and pilotage.
• Rules of the road,
• Electronic navigation
• Anchoring
• Weather forecasts

The RYA’s new two day course is aimed at anyone new to sailing or motor boating, including RIBs and other small powerboats, sea angling and diving. It is also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers. The course can also be a good refresher for others with more experience.
 
 

 

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