Yacht & Workboat Training UK is bringing the new era of time proven traditional techniques and modern teaching methods to create a unique experience, we offer training to suit your individual needs whether your looking to start your Maritime Career on SuperYachts, Workboats or Smaller Charter Yachts. You could be an owner looking for expert Own Boat Tuition or wishing to learn the art of sailing on one of our vessels in multiple locations around the world, we are here to help to make your goals a reality.
Our Courses
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Own Boat Tuition
Boat Handling and Sailing
Duration: 2 days Price: £400*
This course runs over two days and teaches what sometimes can be the most worrying time for a boat owner. Every docking scenario is practiced in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and after the two days our clients are left feeling confident and comfortable being Single handed or with your crew. How to sail principles can be added if required to discover the art of sailing.
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On Our Yacht
YACHTMASTER FASTRACK
The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Fast Track course takes you from limited or zero sailing experience all the way up to a fully qualified RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ , with all the required practical, theory courses, mile-building and sailing experience you’ll need to help get you qualified*.Developed by some of the best RYA Yachtmaster Instructors and world-leading Marine industry experts, our Yachtmaster Fast Track scheme is designed to kick start your yachting career.
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Own Boat Tuition
Yacht Maintenance Training
Duration 1-2 days Price: £250*
Could be the most crucial of courses that we run and could save you thousands long term. Engine servicing and troubleshooting, electrical system, deck care and rigging checks including safe bosun chair use. Complete walk throughs of the yacht are covered, so you know every part of your yacht so when possible issues arise you know how to fix them.
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On Our Yacht
DAYSKIPPER
The RYA Day Skipper Course runs over five days and brings students with at least the RYA Competent Crew qualification or some sailing experience, up to skipper level. enables the student to charter yachts throughout the world.
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Own Boat Tuition
Longer Passage Training
Duration: - Price: Contact us
This course is tailored for you and is ideal for the owner that wants to travel further on there vessel but apprehensive about their first longer passage. Preparing the yacht, navigation training and passage planning, night sailing and pilotage are all covered leaving you feeling more confident to set off on your own adventure. This course is particularly popular course for liveaboards looking to go from local sail to cruising full time on their own. The course can also be completed on yacht delivery from where you purchased the yacht to your chosen marina.
ABOUT US
Miles
Growing up in the sailing town of Burnham on Crouch and learning to sail on his fathers 22ft cruiser lead to a career that has included being a Master of many private yachts in the UK, Mediterranean and Caribbean, running large sail training and ocean racing vessels, Commissioning kipper for some of the most renowned yacht builders and formally chief instructor of one the largest maritime academies in Europe. Later working extensively in supporting the windfarm industry on crew transfer vessels and the delivery of workboat training to Harbour authorities, Pilot Boat coxswains and UK emergency services.
His qualifications include:
MCA Master 200
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail & Motor
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Sail & Motor
International Maritime Organisation Trainer
MCA Small Ship Navigation and Radar Instructor
RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
RYA Navigation Instructor
RYA Radar Instructor
STCW Sea Survival Instructor (PST)
GMDSS General Operators Certificate
MCA Efficient Deck Hand Instructor
RYA Personal Water Craft Instructor ( jet ski )
MCA Advanced Engine Course 1/11
BMEEA Marine Electrical Technician
NMEA 0400 Marine Electronics Installer
STCW Medical First Aid on Board a Ship
Human Element, Leadership and Management
Health and Hygiene in Catering at Sea
