Shorebased Courses Courses in Scotland
We offer a huge range of RYA shorebased and theory courses - VHF, Sea survival. First Aid , Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, radar.
These theoretical courses support the practical skills required for boating. They are delivered by qualified instructors and will provide you with valuable and essential knowledge.
VHF and First Aid Courses can be run in your own sailing club or organisation. Please contact us to discuss arrangements and costs.
The course date does not suit? we can also run tailored courses outside the advertised programme.
Making a Booking If you are interested in making a booking for any of our courses please telephone the centre on 01475 530 757. We are currently developing an online booking system to work with this website . Please give us a call to either book or discuss any of our courses. We can also be contacted by email We look forward to hearing from you
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course
Age 16+
This is an introduction to navigation, chart work and other aspects of boating, and can be complimented with the practical cruising course. Choose to do this over 5 days or as a winter evening class. Some boating experience is helpful but not essential.
A set of dividers and a plotter are required for this course
Residential and includes RYA packs
Cost £375
- 19 Mar '12 - 23 Mar '12
- 06 Aug '12 - 10 Aug '12
- 05 Nov '12 - 09 Nov '12
Day Skipper Evening Class
Age 16+
Evening class registration: 7pm, Monday 24 September. Course runs for 20 weeks, October to March. Based at Largs Sailing Club.
A set of dividers and a plotter are required for this course
Cost £215
- 24 Sep '12
RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Course
Age 16+
This is a certificated course with examinations. It is for experienced sailors and is essential if working towards practical qualifications. This can be done on a 7 day residential course or as an evening class over the winter months.
A set of dividers and a plotter are required for this course
Residential and includes RYA packs
RYA Yachtmaster Evening Class
Age 16+
Evening class registration: 7pm, Monday 24th September. Course runs for 20 weeks, October to March. Based at Largs Sailing Club.
A set of dividers and a plotter are required for this course
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course
Age 18+
This is a 7 day intensive course in astro navigation and worldwide meteorology which also reveals the mystery of the sextant. It assumes candidates already have the knowledge covered in the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course.
Residential and includes RYA packs
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Astro Navigation Handbook
Cost £512
- 17 Nov '12 - 23 Nov '12
RYA Short Range Certificate (VHF) Incl GMDSS
Age 16+
This certificate is required for all potential Yachtmaster/Coastal Skippers, Advanced Powerboat handlers as well as any serious cruising sailors. The course includes training and assessment. You may wish to look at the RYA Interactive website, they have set up a Pre Course Knowledge Check you can access for FREE
A further £30 is required on the day (payable to RYA) and a passport photograph. We can come to you to deliver this course, please phone for details.
RYA First Aid Course
Age 14+
A day of intensive tuition, recommended for RYA instructors, Yachtmaster and Coastal Skippers and Advanced Powerboat candidates.
RYA Diesel Maintenance
Age 14+
An excellent 1 day course giving you an insight into marine diesel engines, their care, maintenance and basic fault finding.
Cost £75
- 05 May '12
- 22 Sep '12
RYA Radar Course
Age 16+
Increasingly popular on both sailing and motor boats, radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance, but is only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable operator. This course provides a sound introduction to setting up and using a radar set effectively.
RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course
Age 16+
This course is aimed at anyone new to sailing and motorboating, including ribs and other small powerboats, sea angling and diving. It is also the next step for those who wish to be more involved in the running of a boat.
The course is run in a classroomon a 2 day residential format at the centre, but can also be done at home through the RYA interactive website. Cumbrae is registered with the RYA to support your online learning. You can get a tase for the course and create an account through the RYA Interactive website.
Cost £175
- 18 Jun '12 - 20 Jun '12
Online £95
RYA Sea Survival
Age 16+
This course is essential for anyone going afloat on our coastal waters. Consisting of practical and theory sessions run in the local swimming pool and the classroom, the course includes liferaft drills in the heated pool. It is a must for those looking for a commercial endorsement to other RYA certificates.
RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course
Age 16+
Pre requisite for this course is completion of the RYA Sea Survival Course. It includes heavy weather seamanship, fire fighting, weather forecasting, and first aid techniques. This course satisfies the training requirements of ISAF Offshore Special Regulations for category 0, 1, and some category 2 offshore races.
RYA Sea Survival & RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course
Age 16+
Combine these courses over a residential weekend. Overnight accommodation and evening meal included. Residential
Cost £229
- 10 Mar '12 - 11 Mar '12
- 28 Apr '12 - 29 Apr '12
- 07 Jul '12 - 08 Jul '12
- 15 Sep '12 - 16 Sep '12
- 03 Nov '12 - 04 Nov '12
