A one day course for children. No previous experience required. It will give you confidence to drive a powerboat safely under supervision. You will practise leaving the pontoon, coming alongside, picking up buoys, manoeuvring, and driving safely round a short course. In the afternoon you will helm at up to 12 knots (the speed limit)...
This will be a two-hour session for members who have the VHF/SRC licence - but who need some revision about procedures and operation. The session will be run by Tony Mason (Thames Active) Start time: 1900. Maximum number: 8 Location: Committee Room/ tbc The session is free.
This session will be run by Tony Mason (Thames Active) It is specifically for members who have not yet gotten a VHF/SRC license but use VHF sets on the safety boats, - restricted to Ch M. Also, who may use a cruiser or motorboat VHF set with the owner's permission. It is important to know...
The RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course is designed for complete beginners with no prior sailing experience. Over 2 days (typically 8-16 hours), you'll learn fundamental sailing theory and practical skills in a small dinghy or keelboat. The course covers basic boat parts, rigging, essential knots, helming and crewing techniques, points of sailing, and basic...
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew...
The RYA Level 1 Start Sailing course is designed for complete beginners with no prior sailing experience. Over 2 days (typically 8-16 hours), you'll learn fundamental sailing theory and practical skills in a small dinghy or keelboat. The course covers basic boat parts, rigging, essential knots, helming and crewing techniques, points of sailing, and basic...
