RYA Training Centre - Islington Boat Club

RYA Diesel Engine Course

This course will give participants full RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance qualifications. As part of the course you will receive Maintenance Certificate and an RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance handbook. The course will run both on weekends and weekdays (full list of dates to follow shortly). A one day course taught on a 6:1 ratio.

RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course

This course is for anyone wanting to cruise the UK’s inland waterways or Europe’s extensive network of lakes, rivers and canals (a CEVNI theory course is also required in Europe), & can be converted into an ICC (International Certificate of Competence). It deals specifically with the requirements of the inland boater, whether they be a narrow boat owner or cruiser enthusiast. It assumes no prior knowledge and so is ideal for the first timer, yet the more seasoned boater will learn plenty of tricks of the trade and tips to make their boating safer and more enjoyable.
It is a hands-on course with minimal theory, and is not only an opportunity to learn new skills but it’s also a fun day out enjoying being afloat!
This is a two day course and is taken on our fully RYA spec boat. Minimum age 16.

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RYA Inland Waterways Competent Crew Course

This entry level course is ideal for introducing friends or family members to crewing a vessel on the inland waterways, and for giving them an understanding of how they can assist the helm. Your instructor will cover all the basics of being a useful crew member, including personal safety; communication on board; throwing a mooring line; some basic boat handling; helping in locking operations; how to be a good look out; what to do in an emergency and looking after the environment. Course content - Personal safety, seamanship, dealing with emergency situations, coming alongside, picking up a mooring, boat handling

RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

The Level 2 course is an entry level course providing all the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. It is a hands on course with the vast majority of the day spent afloat driving the boat. There are also some small theory sections, which are designed to aid your safety awareness and independence whilst afloat. This is a two day course. No prior experience is required. All our courses are run by friendly, experienced staff and they take place at our base at Islington Boat Club. Prices include certification. 3:1 student to instructor ratio.

RYA First Aid

This 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. In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers.