Inland Waterways Helmsman Course 

  

Phone: 0114 2786314 to enquire or book our Helmsman Course





The Course

The course is suitable for both novice an experienced boaters. It is developed by the RYA t o cover boating on the inland waterways along with a  course handbook, which is given to each student as part of the course, providing a reference for future boating. The level of teaching on the course takes into consideration your experience. It is a practical hands on course with theory backed up  by the course handbook, an oppertunity to learn new skills, whilst having a fun day out.


An excelent pressent for somebody who has always want to "have a go" on the canals

We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Teaching Centre.

Courses are run on either, 'Our' 60' narrow boat 'Tiny Purple' in Sheffield (during the summer other locations are available), or on your own boat.

Duration

One or two, non-residential (a choice accommodition is available close by if required).

Available though our the year as required. We do not run set courses, but arrange training days to suit the need of our students/customers.

Times

Start 9.30 am finish 4.30pm, again these are flexible to meet your needs and if there is more than one person on a course we find this may over run to ensure that the most is made of the days training.

Number of students

Maximum is 3, we do not put individuals together, being happy to run courses for just one person.

Course content

Deck Work, Helmsmanship and Boat Handling, Personal Safety, Boat Safety, Engines, Locks, Bridges and Tunnels, Collison avoidance, Care of the Enviroment.
A certificate is issued on sucessfull completion of a course which can be used towards the International Certificate of Competance.

Prices 2008
(Our Normal booking conditions & Terms apply)

Our Boat
(includes tution on our boat, course handbook and a light lunch and refreshments)
Approximately 8 hr course

Plus if on your boat, travelling expenses dependent on your location.

Note: If we run a course on your boat it must be licensed with the appropiate water authority, covered by insurance and complies with the appropriate satefy requirements. You remain in control of your vessel at all times, and our instructors are not responsible for any to ou vessel etc whilst they are aboard. You will provide the appropriate equiptment for the day, e.g. lock handles if going through locks.
We provide the tution and course handbook.

International Certificate of Competence & C.E.V.N.I Tests
Please ask for details and costs.