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

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

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

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

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Esential Navigation and Seamanship 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 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 £30 Please Call we do them all the time and on a one to one basis.
Diesel Engine - £99 We can offer this course on your own vessel if suitable.

Shore-based courses are held in the yacht club at the North Fambridge Yacht Station. See the Joining Instructions for directions. Sessions start at 9:00. 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

07557 474160.