Shorebased Theory courses
Sea Survival, VHF, First Aid and Radar one day courses, Day Skipper and Yachtmaster five day courses and the two day Basic Navigation & Safety theory course, are all available RYA training courses with Marine Matters, 01489 579589. 
These courses are the backbone of practical cruising. Many motor cruisers and powerboaters have limited knowledge and experience when they purchase their first boat, which makes these courses all the more valuable. There are a number of one day courses to improve knowledge of specific pieces of equipment, some of which are legal requirements. If you want to know more about the theory side of cruising, the first step is the Day Skipper Shorebased Course. This is aimed at both beginners and experienced crew who would like to become actively involved in navigation. The syllabus will provide training Skippers with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar water
Attending any of these courses will improve your safety, and add to your enjoyment by providing you with increased confidence through knowledge.
RYA VHF/GMDSS Course
This one day course for the Short Range Certificate (SRC) covers all the radio procedures to enable you to legally use a VHF radio. Radio users that are not operating under license may receive heavy fines. This course is mandatory if you wish to attend an RYA Yachtmaster practical exam or gain a Commercial Endorsement.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
None |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Course Content |
Use of marine radio including GMDSS. Routine, distress and urgency procedures. |
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Ability After Course |
Can legally use a Marine VHF radio |
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Minimum Duration |
One day |
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RYA Radar Course
This one day course is increasingly popular as plotting and radar equipment has become more advanced. Radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance, but it is only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable operator.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
None |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Course Content |
Basic understanding of radar and set controls. Plotting and collision avoidance. Navigation techniques |
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Ability After Course |
Understands how to use radar aboard a leisure vessel. |
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Minimum Duration |
One day |
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RYA First Aid Course
One day First Aid course designed for small boat users. This course is mandatory if you wish to gain a Commercial Endorsement.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
None |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Course Content |
First aid and resuscitation techniques for leisure boat users, including a knowledge of the treatment for hypothermia. |
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Ability After Course |
Understands basic first aid. |
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Minimum Duration |
One day |
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RYA/MCA Basic Sea Survival Course
This one day course prepares you to stay alive in an emergency. It will show you how to make the best use of a liferaft and you will learn some basic survival techniques. This course is mandatory if you wish to gain a Commercial Endorsement.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
None |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Course Content |
Preparation for survival, lifejackets, search and rescue, and includes a two-hour session in a swimming pool with a liferaft. |
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Ability After Course |
You will have a good knowledge of survival techniques; the safety equipment carried on small boats and will have spent valuable time doing practical drills in a liferaft. |
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Minimum Duration |
One day |
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Basic Navigation & Safety
This course is the perfect step to the more in-depth Day Skipper shorebased course, or to courses on the water such as Helmsman or Day Skipper courses. Course topics include: charts and publications, safety, engine checks, buoyage, tidal awareness, navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts and passage planning.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
None |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Ability After Course |
A basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety. |
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Minimum Duration |
16 hours taught over 2 days |
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Day Skipper Shorebased
In our opinion this is the most important course in the RYA syllabus. Beginners and Crew who would like to become actively involved in navigation should attend. The syllabus provides would be Skippers with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. Basic seamanship, meteorology and an introduction to navigation with a basic knowledge of lights also included - in case of late return to your marina.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
Some practical experience desirable |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
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Ability After Course |
Theory knowledge for Skippers to navigate around familiar waters by day. |
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Minimum Duration |
40 hours and 2 exam papers |
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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course
A Course for more experienced Skippers, which takes them up to the theory knowledge required for Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Practical Examination. Course includes, Navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning.
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Suggested pre-course minimum experience |
Knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper Shorebased course |
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Assumed knowledge |
Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience |
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Ability After Course |
Theory knowledge of the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages. |
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Minimum Duration |
40 hours and 3 exam papers |
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