National Centre Cumbrae - Scotland's premier watersports courses centre and instructor training facility

Shorebased Courses

Our Courses

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.

The course date does not suit? we can also run tailored courses outside the advertised programme.

Late Availability!

06/07/2008 RYA short range Certificate VHF Radio

RYA First Aid Course

Age 14 +

One day of intensive tuition for this certificate. This course is recommended for RYA instructors, Yachtmaster and Coastal Skippers and Advanced Powerboat candidates.

Cost £75

6 Apr 08
1 June 08
29 June 08
10 Aug 08
12 Oct 08
16 Nov 08

RYA Short Range Certificate (VHF) Incl GMDSS radio operations

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. A further £25 on the day is required (payable to RYA) & a passport photograph. We can come to you to deliver this course, phone for details.

Cost £75

20 Jan 08
16 Mar 08
6 July 08
9 Aug 08
2 Nov 08
19 Nov 08

RYA Diesel Maintenance

Age 14 +

An excellent one day course giving you an insight into marine diesel engines, their care, maintenance and basic fault finding.

Cost £75

9 Mar 08
27 Sept 08

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 knowledgable operator. This course provides a sound introduction to setting up and using a radar effectively.

Cost £75

12 Apr 08
28 Sept 08
1 Nov 08

RYA Navigation and Safety 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 will provide the ideal step up for those who do not necessarily want to be skipper but wish to be more involved in the running of a boat.

Cost £150

8 Mar 08 - 9 Mar 08
3 May 08 - 4 May 08
9 Aug 08 - 10 Aug 08
4 Oct 08 - 5 Oct 08

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory

Age 16 +

This covers an introduction to navigation, chart work and other aspects of boating. This 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.
Evening class registration 7.30pm Mon 29 Sept. Course runs 20 weeks, October – March. Based at Largs Sailing Club. Cost includes RYA training packs

5 Day Cruises

Cost £330

11 Aug 08 - 15 Aug 08
10 Nov 08 - 14 Nov 08

Evenings Cost £175

RYA Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper Shorebased Theory

Age 16 +

This is a certificated course with examinations. It is for experienced sailors and 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.
Evening class registration 7.30pm Mon 29 Sept. Course runs 20 weeks, October – March. Based at Largs Sailing Club. Cost includes RYA training packs

Cost £450

8 Sept 08 - 14 Sept 08
17 Nov 08 - 23 Nov 08

Evenings Cost £175

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.

Cost £95

15 Mar 08
10 May 08
20 Sept 08
8 Nov 08

RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety

Age 16 +

The course includes the RYA Sea Survival course (see above) and the offshore safety also 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.

Residential Cost £205

10 May 08 - 11 May 08
20 Sept 08 - 21 Sept 08
8 Nov 08 - 9 Nov 08