Dates for Shorebased Theory Courses

Shore-Based Theory Courses

Our shore-based courses run throughout the winter months.

RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster theory courses in Burnham are available either as a 6-day intensive courses over 3 weekends or a 6 day intensive course (Monday to Saturday). Maximum 8 persons.

Day Skipper Theory
6 day intensive course over 3 consecutive weekends - £395

Starting on the following Saturdays:
10th October 2009 for 3 weekends or
23rd January 2010 for 3 weekends or
27th March 2010 for three weekends.

Day Skipper Theory
6 days intensive course Monday to Saturday - £395

Starting on the following Mondays:
28th September 2009
2nd November 2009
4th January 2010
15th March 2010

Yachtmaster Theory
6 day intensive course over 3 consecutive weekends - £395

Starting on the following Saturdays:
14th November 2009 for 3 weekends or
27th February 2010 for 3 weekends

Yachtmaster Theory
6 days intensive course Monday to Saturday - £395

Starting on the following Mondays:
26th October 2009
7th December 2009
8th February 2010
19th April 2010

Basic Navigation and Safety is a new two day RYA shore-based course. The course is the perfect stepping stone to the more in-depth Day Skipper Theory course, or to courses on the water such as the Intermediate Powerboat, Start Yachting or Day Skipper courses.

Choose one of the following weekends.

Navigation & Safety - £199

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First Aid, VHF Radio (MDSS) and Deisel Engine courses are available as one-day courses on each of the following days.

First Aid - £99

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VHF Radio (GMDSS) - £99 plus any RYA fee Please Call
Diesel Engine - £99 Please call

Shore-based courses are held at the Royal Burnham Yacht Club. See map for details. Sessions start at 9:30 and end at 16:30 with 45 minute lunch break. You will be expected to do at least 2 hours homework per week between lessons.

Prices include RYA course packs where appropriate, test papers and certificates. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day and you can bring a packed lunch or eat in our club from the bar menu.

To get answers to your questions or to book courses, please call Des or Sandra on

01621 786324 or 07885 333922.