Education Courses
Foundation Level
Beginning Boating
An exciting, short online course for new boaties.
Day Skipper
Gain essential boating knowledge relevant to all boat types.
Maritime VHF Operator's Certificate
The minimum legal requirement for operating a Marine VHF radio
In Water Survival
Essential course catering to inshore and coastal cruising.
Sea Kayak
A short course covering equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules, and navigation.
Waka Ama Safety
Learn essential waka ama safety knowledge and skills.
Suddenly in Charge
A fun, interactive evening covering fundamental topics to help boost confidence and make your time afloat more enjoyable and a little safer.
Next Level
Boatmaster
Extend your knowledge with this comprehensive course.
GPS Operator
An advanced course on the use of chart plotters & techniques for safe navigation.
Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate
The minimum requirement for commercial operators and users of MF/HF (SSB) radio.
Radar Operator
A comprehensive course to help you understand and safely operate the radar set on your vessel.
Coastal Medic
This course is marine specific to sailors and seafarers covering emergency response to life-threatening conditions. .
Bar Awareness Seminars
A comprehensive seminar for those likely to encounter bar crossing situations.
Inboard Engine Maintenance
Advance your inboard engine knowledge including maintenance and troubleshooting.
Outboard Engine Maintenance
Designed for small to medium outboard engines. Includes care and maintenance.
Extra for Experts
Skipper Restricted Limits (SRL)
The qualification is intended for people who wish to progress to the role of skipper on a restricted limits vessel in a commercial environment.
Working Safely on Commercial Craft
A course relating to safe working practices and designed for those persons who are working towards the NZ Skipper Restricted Limits Certification.
Maritime Short-Range Operator Certificate (MSROC)
A requirement for anyone wishing to operating a VHF radio in Europe and a prerequisite for the RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Offshore Medic
To detail the management of medical /trauma emergencies on-board in an offshore marine environment. Meets requirements of YNZ & World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Appendix H. Recognised by RYA.
Advanced Sea Survival
A comprehensive course to cater for coastal and offshore crews. Required for Category 1 certificates.
Legal and MOSS
The necessary knowledge and understanding of the Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) and other relevant legislation.
Practical On-Water
Club Safety Boat Operator (Basic Level) - Rowing Club version
A practical on-water opportunity to demonstrate boat-handling skills for operators of rowing club safety boats.
Club Safety Boat Operator - Yacht Club version
A practical on-water opportunity to demonstrate boat-handling skills for operators of yacht club safety boats.
Personal Water Craft
A comprehensive course for PWC Users (Jet Skis).
Powerboating
(Runabouts, Ribs, and other outboard-driven craft) Introductory through to advanced courses covering practical boat handling skills.
Sail Cruising
(Keelers and Multihulls) Introductory through to advanced courses to develop sailing competence as crew or skipper in inshore, coastal, and ocean waters. Includes Shorebased Courses.
Motor Cruising
(Launches) Introductory through to advanced courses to develop motor cruising competence as crew or skipper in inshore, coastal, and ocean waters. Includes Shorebased Courses.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Coastal/Offshore/Ocean
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Coastal/Offshore/Ocean RYA qualifications, RYA YM Coastal Shore based course, in particular the RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore and Yachtmaster™ Ocean Certificates of Competence, are recognised and respected around the world. Qualification as a RYA Yachtmaster™ is the ultimate aim of many skippers, both professional and recreational. .
International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Required in some European Countries to Charter vessels
RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities
RYA Personal safety and Social Responsibilities.
RYA Instructor Training
Become an RYA Instructor with one of our instructor courses