Course Length: 1 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm
This is a 1 day course introducing theory and practice of safe seamanship in a small powered craft.The course will cover launching and recovery, boat handling, safety equipment, pre-start checks and personal buoyancy as well as some essential theory. Restrictions apply to 8 to 16 year old certificate holders.
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Course Length: Time: 9am to 4:30pm each day
This is a 2 day course giving a thorough introduction to small boat handling.This course will cover the basics of boat preparation and pre-start checks, launching and recovery, boat handling at low and high speeds and some basic navigation.There will be an opportunity to experience a variety of the Centre's powerboats. This course fulfills the minimum requirements for the marine coastguard agency (MCA) International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for boats 10m and is open to everyone over the age of 12 years. Restrictions apply. Under 16 years of age must be supervised by a competent adult.
This course is also a pre-requisite for the RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification
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Course Length: 2 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm each day
This course will give you the grounding to plan and execute a passage within coastal waters by day in a safe and seamanship manner. More time is dedicated to pilotage, naivgation (electronic and traditional), fuel and engine checks, the affect of waves and rougher conditions as well as power trims and trim tabs on boat handling in different conditions. This course is highly recommended for anyone considering taking the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course
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Course Length: 2 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm
The aim of this course is to introduce the techniques used in powerboats escorting fleets of dinghies, windsurfers and kayak/canoes, providing safety cover for training fleets and assisting in race management.
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Course Length: 2 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm plus and evening session on day 2
A course designed for more adventurous powerboat drivers. The course includes preparation for sea, boat handling, passage making and responsibility as a skipper, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, use of engines, emergency situation and night cruising. A knowledge of navigation and chart work to the level of RYA Day Skipper Shorebased is essential
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Course Length: 1 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm
This is a pre-requisite for anyone looking to train as a powerboat instructor. Powerboat handling skills and knowledge are assessed to ensure a good competence before being allowed onto the RYA Powerboat Instructors Course. Pre-course reading of RYA Powerboat Instructor hand book (GN19) is recommended
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Course Length: 3 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm each day
The course will consist of principles of practical instruction, lesson planning, teaching styles, use of questioning, preparation and use of visual aids, assessment of students' learning, explanation and presentation of theory subjects, the structure of the scheme, planning progressive teaching sessions, preparation of boats and equipment, teaching methods to Powerboat Level 2. Run by a RYA Powerboat Trainer and assessed by an independent qualified trainer
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Course Length: 2 day Time: 9am to 4:30pm plus and evening session on day 2
This endorsement course for experienced RYA Powerboat Instructors allows the teaching of the Advanced Powerboat syllabus.
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Course Length: To be confirmed
The RYA/MCA exam is a practical test of skippering ability at both day and night in small craft (under 10m) boat/vessel. This course if booked through the RYA via the link below specifying your preferred venue and date. At SWAC we can provide a boat which fully complies put down by the RYA/MCA for the exam. Please contact the Centre for more details.
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Course Length: 1 day Time: By arrangement
The Centre can provide direct examinations for Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, Advanced Powerboat Certificate and RYA International Certificate of Competence (for UK national only) Please contact the Centre to discuss further.
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Course Length: 1 day Time: By arrangement
This test is available on request from our Centre.
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Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
The Centre offers a Powerboat Instructor Tidal Endorsement for instructors wanting to convert from an inland qualification. The one day course will give fundamental knowledge and practical base for instructing on tidal waters.
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Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
In response to customers' demands the Centre has developed a One to One coaching service to meet all needs. Coaching can be tailored to specific requirements and a program designed to achieve aims of the session. Half day available upon request. Please contact the Centre to discuss further.
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Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Course Content to be filled
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Course Length: 3 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Training is designed to meet the requirements of the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for First Aid at Work issued by the Health and Safety Commission under the provisions of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
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Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
A two day refresher course to re-validate current First Aid at Work Certificates. The training will cover the latest techniques and procedures
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This Paediatric Firat Aid course is designed for those who work in nurseries, after-school clubs, creches and for registered childminders. It meets the requirements of OFSTED under the guidance issued by DfES (April 2004) complying with the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
To be completed. Please call our campaigners for further info. 0300 0200 135
Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
The course will include the use of flares, theory, safety equipment, a practical session with life rafts in a swimming pool and the prevention and treatment of hypothermia. Training will meet the RYA/DoT criteria for those seeking a commercial endorsement to their Yacthmaster and Advanced Powerboat Certificate
Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
To be completed. Please call our campaigners for further info. 0300 0200 135
Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
To be completed. Please call our campaigners for further info. 0300 0200 135
Course Length: 1 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This course covers the use of VHF Radio, principles of operation and mayday distress operations. The course is suitable for people with no experience or for those who have completed a VHF prioor to the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). The GMDSS became fully operational in 1999. This added Digital Selective Calling (DSC) to the radio.
Course Length: 5 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
For the more serious young sailor wanting to achieve RYA Youth Sailing Scheme awards Stages 1 to 4 will provide this (see below).
For a more easy going recreational fun week on the water Active Sail Week can provide supervised instruction and safety cover whilst the young sailor builds on confidence and ability, Pre-requisite is Stage 2.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
A great introduction to Sailing which will teach how to rig, launch and sail in a safe and fun filled environment under the supervision of an experienced instructor. Courses will be run in laser picos which are specifically designed for the smaller sailor.
This course is part of the Active Sailing Week
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Stage 2 is a follow-on course from Stage 1 using games and structured session instructors will guide and encourage practice of skill and new techniques whilst building confidence and awareness of safety. Sailor will learn, rig and launch without assistance and sail independently
This course is part of the Active Sailing Week
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This course includes an introduction to sailing downwind and gybing skills, rigging, launching and recovery, enhanced sailing techniques and sailing theory. Stage 3 is equal to Adult level 2.
This course is part of the Active Sailing Week
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
By the end of this course the young sailor will be able to rig, launch and sail in more challenging conditions. The course also includes man overboard recovery, sailing backwards, returning to beach, jetty and mooring safely in any wind direction. Skills learned on a single handed dinghy will now be transferred to a larger double handed dinghy and preparation made for the Advanced Sailing Modules
This course is part of the Active Sailing Week
The next progression once Stage 4 is completed is to move onto the RYA Advanced Sailing Modules of the National Sailing Scheme: Seamanship Skills, Day Sailing, Sailing with Spinnakers,Performance Sailing and Start Racing. (See course descriptions below)
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
The aim of this course is to offer an enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing where safety, fun and expert tuition are the key elements.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This course is designed as a follow-on course for those who have recently completed a Level 1 course and will progress your sailing skills to achieve the Level 2 Award. This course would also be suitable for those whose sailing may be a 'little rusty' and need a refresher. An intensive skills weekend.
Course Length: 5 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This is a 5 day course based on the RYA Level 1 and 2 syllabus. Using the Centre's, Lasers' and Pico dinghies, experience the sense of achievement in mastering the skills needed to ultimately sail without your instructor onboard.
Course Length: 5 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This is a 5 day course based on the RYA Level 1 and 2 syllabus. Using the Centre's Wayfarers, Laser Stratos’ and vision, experience the sense of achievement in mastering the skills needed to ultimately sail without your instructor onboard.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
On completion of this coure, the succusseful sailor will have a confident , safe approach to planing and executing a short cruise in a Dinghy/Keelboat/Multihull. Content will include preparation of boat, passage planning for desired cruise and execution of plan.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
On completion of this course the successful sailor will understand how to sail ad Dinghy/Keelboat/Mutlihull rigged with an asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker. Content will include rigging, hoisting, velocity made good, gybing, drop, apparent wind, hull shape and rig set up.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
On completion of this course the successful sailor will understand how to sail performance Dinghy/Keelboat/Mutlihull in all wind conditions that they can be expected to encounter and sailing the craft to the best advantage at all times. Emphasis will be in coaching the candidates sailing performance . The course will be aimed at two person spinnaker boats however it can be delivered in performance single hander's with relevant certificate endorsed.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
On completion of this course the successful sailor will be capable of manoeuvring a Dinghy/Keelboat/Multihull in a seaman like manor and make seamanship decisions in moderate conditions. Course will include sailing backwards, without a Rudder/Centreboard. MOB, Reefing afloat, returning to a beach or jetty in a range of conditions.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This course is designed to give the confidence, skills and knowledge to take part in club racing in good conditions increasing confidence and improving skills.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
This two day course will help to prepare knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the Pre-assessment exam during the second day. During the assessment you will be tested on your general sailing ability, sailing backwards, sailing without a rudder and sailing in tight circles (as per the RYA G14 publication).
A one day assessment can be arranged on request.
Course Length: 4 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
A five day training course and assessment for the RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification. This course will train experienced dinghy sailors to instruct within the Young Sailors’ Scheme and the National Dinghy Scheme. the course is run and assessed by highly trained RYA Coaches. As part of the course you will be given a topic to present to the Coach
Course Length: 4 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
In this advanced course a strong emphsis is put onto the management of groups afloat and the role the senior instructor plays in the development of other instructors within the same centre/club. This is a four day course with an optional refresher day for you to familiarise yourself with SWAC's facilities and operating procedures.
Course Length: 2 day Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
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