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RYA Shorebased Courses

E-Navigation Conference - Sunday 7th April

Navigation is changing rapidly. Paper charts are no longer the principal means of navigation on commercial vessels and the leisure sector is not far behind. Satellite navigation is the norm in our cars and soon will be in the majority of small craft, with many already equipped with GPS as a minimum and many with AIS and Radar. 

The Day's Activity:

We will:

  • Discuss briefly how GPS works and how to obtain the best results with it on your boat.

  • Introduce Chart Plotters, charting software and electronic charts.

  • Look at the use of waypoints and routes including the ways to avoid pitfalls with these.

  • Explain the Automatic Identification System (AIS) and look at why the mobile phone app may not be such a good idea.

  • Introduce Radar and explain how it can be used for collision avoidance and navigation.

  • Demonstrate how a multifunction display, charting software, electronic charts and AIS can be achieved on a budget. 

Tickets £10 per person - Book HERE

Download the full programme here E-Nav Flyer v3.pdf


RYA First Aid Course - Sat 16th March 2024

This one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. See the RYA website for more details. 12 places are available on each First Aid course run at AYC. The cost of this course is £72 per person.

AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course.

Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.


RYA VHF Course

Saturday 2nd March 2024, Sunday 3rd March 2024

One day course.

AYC members @ £75 (non-members @ £95) 6 places available per course. 

Separate fee for RYA SRC exam £70 payable on the day

AYC members: To book & pay online please see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in to see 'book' link).

Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.


RYA Diesel Engine Course - Saturday 24th February 2024, Sunday 25th February 2024

One day course

AYC members @ £75, non-members @£95. A one-day beginners' course to help you prevent & solve diesel engine failure. Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motorboat enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life.

AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course.

Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.


RYA Yachtmaster and Day Skipper Courses 2023/2024 - BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

YM & DS courses are run as weekly evening classes over the winter months (October to March/April). The Day Skipper course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. The Yachtmaster course provides advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. The courses are relevant to both sailors and power boaters. Each course lasts 24 weeks and costs £340 for AYC members, £365 for non-members. The fee can be paid in two instalments if required. An initial payment of £200 members (£225 non-members) when booking and a second instalment of £140 at the beginning of January.

Day skipper starts Wednesday, 11 October 2023, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m

Yachtmaster starts Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m

Further details of the content and arrangements for each course are available at:

Yachtmaster: 2023 YM Details.pdf

Day Skipper: 2023 DS Details.pdf

If you would like to discuss the courses with one of our tutors, please e-mail training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk with your contact details and suggest a good time to phone you.

AYC members:To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in).

Non-members please contact training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk.


NOTES
* Online booking and payment is only available to AYC members (login required). Non-AYC members please contact the training secretary training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk to book a place.

For further information and advice on any RYA courses held at AYC please contact Sheila Crees either by e-mail (training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk) or phone 01297 24817.


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