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Motor Cruising 

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Motor Cruising Courses
This leaflet contains all the information you need to find a motor cruising course.
Introduction
An overview of the courses available to new and experienced motor cruising skippers
Start Motor Cruising
This is an entry level course and can be run in conjunction with higher level courses for mixed ability groups.
The Helmsman's Course
A two-day course covering basic boat handling, engine checks and safety
Day Skipper
Take charge on short passages under instruction, with help and advice from your instructor
Advanced Pilotage
This is a higher level course for people moving on from Day Skipper towards Coastal Skipper.
Coastal Skipper
For more ambitious skipper to improve their skills and take charge on more complex passages
Yachtmaster
All about the RYA's world-famous Yachtmaster certificate of competence
Motor cruising for under 16s
Opportunities and advice for under 16s going cruising

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