Rib Training

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ABOUT RYA TRAINING

Newcomers to boating are often surprised to discover that no driving licenses are required for amateur yacht or powerboat skippers in Britain. The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) believes that voluntary training encourages yachtsmen and women to achieve higher standards of ability than a system of compulsory certification. Qualifications earned on RYA courses are recognised and valued in most parts of the world.

During the last 10 years over 1,000,000 people have completed a variety of RYA sail and power courses. Over 21,000 yachtsmen and women have passed the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam. You can join any of our four RYA Power-training courses at a level which is most appropriate to your experience and ability. At Blue Ride you can expect to be taught by an experienced instructor aboard a seaworthy, safe, well maintained and suitable craft

At Blue Ride We extend a warm welcome to beginners and we do understand that you may be  apprehensive about your first steps afloat. We are happy to train people under 18 as long as they are accompanied by parents or guardians on the course. We have the highest standards for quality of instruction and safety is of paramount importance on every course. Training is carried out locally with our superb 6 metre Avon Ribs. These boats are very easy to handle and are superb for training. If you are not sure what level you are at contact us and we can chat through the courses available and what experience is recommended.

As well as RYA training we offer the ICC (International Certificates of Competence) examinations for boat owners visiting the many countries where these certificates of competence are mandatory for yachtsmen and powerboaters to even hire a boat for a few hours. If you are planning to sail or cruise within Europe and the Mediterranean the RYA recommends that skippers should hold the International Certificate of Competence.

BLUE RIDE OFFER THE FOLLOWING RYA POWERBOAT COURSES

RYA INTERMEDIATE POWER  - 2 Day Course

RYA ADVANCED POWER - 2 Day Course
including one night session

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE – I or 2 Day Course