Shore Based Training
Weston Water Craft has the facilities to provide a wide range of shore based training giving water users the depth of knowledge and experience needed for them to enjoy their leisure activities and even reach their goals in the commercial sector.
Please refer to your preferred course below for current course dates or contact James to discuss your requirments.
RYA VHF/DSC Short Range Certificate Radio Course
This 1 day course and assessment is
conducted using VHF radios and DSC receivers with hands on experience
and group interaction for a more realistic feel. With courses conducted
in small groups each course is guaranteed the attention needed for a
successful day and assessment. There is no lower age limit for this
course, however the younger candidates may find the amount of
information hard to handle in 1 day and several shorter sessions may be
required.
Current courses
| Day | Date | Time | Venue | Availability |
| Monday | 26th September2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 24th October 2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 14th November2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 5th December 2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
Courses are run from 9am until 5pm and can be arranged to suit your needs subject to current commitments with existing dates listed on our diary page.
RYA First Aid
This course provides the minimum excepted certificate in first aid training required by all RYA instructors and meets the requirements of the HSE and MCA for small commercial vessel up to 60 miles offshore. The course is usually conducted over 1 day but can be spread over several sessions.| Day | Date | Time | Venue | Availability |
| Monday | 19th September2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 10th October 2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 7th November 2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| Monday | 12th December 2011 | 0900-1700 | Weston-super-Mare | 6 Spaces |
Courses are run from 9am until 5pm and can be arranged to suit your needs subject to current commitments.
RYA Essential Navigation & Safety Course
An essential introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
This 16 hour course can be arranged to suit your diary commitments over 2 days from 0900 - 1700 or several evenings with a maximum of 4 students.
| Start Date | Type of Session | Times | Venue | Availability |
| TBC | 2 days | 0900-1700 | Weston-s-Mare | 6 Spaces |
| TBC | 8 evenings | 1900-2100 | Weston-s-Mare | 6 Spaces |
RYA Day Skipper Shore Based
This course provides a basic knowledge for the would-be skipper covering navigation, meteorology, seamanship, and everything you need to know to plan and conduct a passage in both powered and sailing craft. The courses can be spread over 5 days, 2 weekends or during evening classes.| Start Date | Type of session | Times | Venue | Availability |
| TBC | 5 days (2 weekends | 0900-1700 | Weston-s-Mare | 4 Spaces |
| TBC | 5 days (1 week) | 0900-1700 | Weston-s-Mare | 4 Spaces |
| September 2011 | 25 evenings | 1900-2100 | TBC | 4 Spaces |
This course can be arranged to suit your diary commitments with a maximum of 4 students.
RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Shore Based
Aimed at those who wish to expand their skills to coastal or offshore cruising this course provides a more in depth knowledge of navigation, meteorology and seamanship. The courses can be run over 7 days, 4 weekends or during evening classes.
This course can be arranged to suit your diary commitments with a maximum of 4 students.
| Start Date | Type of session | Times | Venue | Availability |
| TBC | 7 days (1 week) | 0900-1700 | Weston-s-Mare | 4 Spaces |
| September 2011 | 25 evenings | 1900-2100 | TBC | 4 Spaces |