Yachting and Seamanship Training Courses
If you need help to improve your Seamanship Skills, North Navigation's Sailing and training courses cover Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Powerboat, and ICC (International Certificate of Competence) we also run a number of general seamanship courses in First Aid, VHF Radio, Diesel Engine, and Radar.
Cumbria & Lancashire:
All our courses are RYA approved. We provide courses for colleges and sailing clubs in the North West, including Bowness, Windermere & The Lakes; Silverdale & Arnside; Glasson Dock, Lancaster & Morecambe; Chorley, Preston Marina & Lytham areas. Go to VENUES, to see what's running near you.
You can also go to EVENTS CALENDAR to get an overall look at courses. To choose a course, find the date or course location and course that suites you. Make a note of the dates and the venue, then go to CONTACT US and fill in our enquiry form. The more information you give us, the better we can meet your needs.
Lancashire RYA Training Centre offering courses in Lancaster Morecambe Preston Fleetwood Silverdale areas. We deliver the full range of RYA theory courses, inc. Start Yachting, Competent Crew Day Skipper Coastal Yachtmaster Offshore & VHF Radio. We cover Lancashire and Cumbria including The Fylde Coast We specialities in teaching women, by offering women only (or Ladies only) courses. We are the only Royal Yachting Association Recognised and Recommended sea school to support Deaf learning and offer courses for the Deaf suppoerted by BSL (British Sign Language) Interpreters. We also offer free RYA courses for low waged means tested students.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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RYA Course Level Table |
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Course |
Pre Course Knowledge |
Ability After Course |
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Start Yachting |
None |
First steps to becoming a knowledgeable and useful crew member |
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Competent Crew |
None |
Knowledgeable and useful crew member |
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Basic Navigation & Safety Course |
None |
Basic introduction to navigation and safety which is aimed at users of small day boats and RIBs |
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Day Skipper Theory |
Some practical experience desirable |
Theoretical knowledge of basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology |
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Day Skipper |
Basic knowledge of navigation to the level of the Day Skipper Theory Course and basic sailing ability. 5 Days sailing, 100 miles, 4 night hours. |
Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. |
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Intermediate Courses |
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Course |
Pre Course Knowledge |
Ability After Course |
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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory |
Practical experience desirable. Navigation to Day Skipper theory standard. |
Theoretical knowledge of offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage and meteorology. |
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Coastal Skipper |
15 Days (2 days as skipper), 300 miles, 8 night hours |
Can begin to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night |
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Coastal Skipper Prep + MCA/RYA Exam |
30 Days (2 days as skipper) |
Has the knowledge and ability to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but not necessarily the experience needed to undertake longer passages. Has the same theoretical knowledge as a Yachtmaster but not as much practical experience to enable him or her to perform as smoothly or consistently |
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Advanced Courses |
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Course |
Pre Course Knowledge |
Ability After Course |
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Yachtmaster Offshore Prep + MCA/RYA Exam |
50 Days (5 days as skipper) |
A Yachtmaster is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from a harbour |
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Yachtmaster Ocean Theory |
Coastal and offshore sailing |
Has the theoretical knowledge of astro navigation, ocean meteorology and passage planning to undertake an ocean passage |
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"Thanks again for everything - I couldn't have wished for a better teacher. I was really worried about doing the course or rather, worried about not being able to do the course! and you made the whole experience a positive one and a fun one."
Cathie (Cartmel)
"First, and most important, a very big thank you again for getting me through the Day Skipper exam. You are a really excellent teacher and I know I wouldn't have made it without you. Do please keep in touch and let me know if you are going to run a Yachtmaster course later in the year."
John (Grange Over Sands)
"Many thanks also for all the hard work you put into our education - sometimes I know we all looked a little confused but as I mused to myself whilst walking to work the day after the exam, if that paper had been put in front of me at the outset of the course I would have got nil point! - so we came a long way in a relatively short space of time thanks to your efforts."
Martin (Bowness on Windermere)
"Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your course. It was great fun and I think that you went at about the right speed. Thank you very much."
Simon (Kirby Lonsdale)
"Hi , just thought i would let you know that Sarah and I have just got back from Gibraltor where we planned a passage and sailed to morrocco in a force 7 going 8 knots, wow and we ended up exactly in the right place. After numerous man overboard practices, berthing etc and buying our skipper gin and tequila we both passed and have our certificates !!Both really pleased , thanks for teaching and hope to " bump" into you in morecambe bay!"
Kathryn (Kirby Lonsdale)
"For me, my students make it worthwhile. I think teaching is so rewarding I wish everyone could experience it: a handful of learners; a subject you love; and a clear route through. It's such an immense subject, with planets and geography and maths - it just makes me feel good to teach. "
Di Hickman – Instructor