Steven oldham
Absolutely brilliant
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The RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course is a fantastic introduction to navigation and safety, designed for anyone with an interest in sailing, motor boating, sea angling, or diving. This two-day theory course provides the essential knowledge needed to navigate safely and confidently. It’s ideal for beginners and also works well as a complement to practical, on-the-water training. With plenty of opportunities to put your new knowledge into practice, you’ll leave feeling more confident in your seamanship skills.
This course covers a broad range of essential navigation and seamanship topics, including:
This is a highly interactive and informative course with practical exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.
The course is held at our training centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Our comfortable classroom is fully equipped with all the necessary materials and tools to ensure an engaging learning experience. We also offer this course at alternative locations for groups, businesses, or organisations.
No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for complete beginners or those looking to refresh their navigation and seamanship knowledge.
As an RYA-recognised training centre, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality instruction with experienced, supportive instructors. Our small class sizes ensure each student gets individual attention and ample opportunity to practice their new skills. The relaxed and engaging atmosphere helps build confidence in both theory and practical application, making the learning experience enjoyable and effective. We also offer flexible scheduling for group courses to fit your diary.
Whether you're new to boating or looking to brush up on your skills, our RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course will give you the foundational knowledge needed to navigate safely and confidently.
Note: The course requires a minimum number of participants to run. If this number isn’t met, we will contact you to reschedule or offer a refund.
This is a classroom-based theory course. While the course includes practical exercises to reinforce the theory, it’s focused on building a solid foundation in navigation and seamanship. The knowledge gained here is useful to complement your on-the-water training.
Please bring the following:
We’ll provide all the course materials, including charts, handbooks, and exercises.
The course lasts two consecutive days, typically running from 09:00 to 17:00 each day, with breaks for tea, coffee, and lunch.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course, you will receive an RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship certificate. This certificate demonstrates your knowledge of basic navigation and safety techniques on the water.
No formal preparation is required. However, familiarising yourself with basic boating terms or reading introductory navigation material can be helpful. We’ll cover everything you need to know during the course.
Yes, we are happy to organise group courses for businesses, organisations, or private groups. We can arrange course dates to fit your schedule and, if necessary, deliver the course at a location that suits your group.
Absolutely brilliant
“We had a fantastic weekend—learned so much in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The instructors were truly first-class, patient, and supportive throughout. Highly recommended!”
The course was fantastic and very enjoyable, worth every penny, intend to book other useful courses for myself in the new year.
Great staff and facilities for the course. Arrived and everything was set and ready to go. Very competent course teachers - would highly recommend
Betrieben von Nautical Training, einem Partner von adventuro.
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Ab £480
