RYA Theory Courses

Day Skipper Theory

VHF Classroom

Diesel Engine

Coastal Skipper Theory

RADAR

How do I get underway?

Below is our schedule showing available RYA Theory courses at Cardiff Yacht Club – Quick Summary

Sunday 10/12/23 – VHF classroom course

Wednesday 27/12 to 31/12/23 – Day Skipper Theory

Saturday 06/01/24 (& 3 x Saturdays and 3 x Wednseday Evenings) – Day Skipper Theory

Sunday 07/01/24 (& 4 x Sundays and 3 x Thursday evenings) – Coatsl Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory

Saturday 17/02/24 – VHF classroom course

Monday 25/03/24 to Saturday 30/03/24 – Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory

To confirm availability, or if you and your friends want to do a course on a date that isn’t listed please use the booking enquiry form here.

We aim to answer all queries within 24 hours.

Having confirmed the booking with us, you will be sent joining instructions and a link via Revolut Bank to pay using Bank Transfer or card payment.

RYA Day Skipper Theory Course (40 Hours)

A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

The cost of the course is £375.00

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In addition you need 2 x 2B Pencils, eraser, and pencil sharpener.

Maximum 6 students on the course. Course Schedule is seen in Google Calendar above.

Alternatively we offer 1:1 Private Tuition to attain the standard of DS Theory – Contact Peter for details.

RYA Coastal Skipper Theory Course (48 Hours)

Ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course & Yachmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology.

The course covers position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, use of almanacs and admiralty publications, electronic position finding equipment, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems, weather predictions using a barometer.

There is a possibility of running this course early in 2023 over a month with 5 day sessions and 4 evening sesions. Register your interest with Peter.

The cost of the course is £395.00

RYA Diesel Engine Course – One day classroom based at Penarth Marina

A one-day beginners’ course to help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure. The RYA student course workbook is included the fee. A RYA Diesel Engine Handbook is also available and can be supplied at the beginning of the course.

RYA Diesel Engine Course – Have a look at the schedule above.

Classroom Based Course £105.00

RYA Diesel Engine Course – 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 Tutorial Based Course

The course can be completed on your own boat or X Beat II on a 1:1 basis or up to 3 people booking together

1:1 Tutorial Based Course £195.00

2:1 Tutorial Based Course £105.00 each student

3:1 Tutorial Based Course £85.00 each student

Contact Peter to discuss this to ensure all elements of the course can be covered. Booking enquiry form.

VHF Marine Radio (SRC) Course – (10 hours learning) – Classroom based at Penarth Marina

If you cannot wait for our next course or the dates are unsuitable then consider the RYA Interactive VHF Course.

We are offering training from Penarth Marina subject to current COVID19 guidance – see the schedule above for details.

The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. Unnecessary transmissions could block out a Mayday distress call.

The learning is broken down into two parts – a 3 hour self-learning package and RYA Handbook are sent on receipt of payment. This is followed by 7 hours in the classroom where you will have ample opportunity to use the training radios.

Arrangements will be made for the assessment to take place directly following the course with an independent RYA Assessor. The RYA Fee for this is £70.00.

RYA VHF Marine Radio (SRC) Course

Classroom Based Course £105.00

RYA First Aid Course

The 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.Try Cardiff Bay Yacht Club or Swansea Watersports for dates for this course.

RADAR Course –

A one day course increasingly popular on both sailing and motor boats. Radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance but it is only useful in the hands of a knowledgable operator. The course can be conducted ashore using RYA approved software, or afloat on an authorised vessel.