RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY:
An introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and basic seamanship. If your ambition is to be a skipper, to take friends and family to sea on a yacht, this is a crucial course which provides the foundation for all your later development as a seaman and skipper. No prior knowledge is assumed, but it is a distinct advantage to have some sailing experience.

Duration: five days or three weekends
Includes: RYA Day Skipper pack and electronic chart CD
Cost: £320

RYA COASTAL SKIPPER/YACHTMASTER THEORY:
This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology, essential for candidates wishing to take Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster exams. Expected pre-course knowledge is Day Skipper theory standard, as there is little time to recap these topics during the course.

Duration: six days or three weekends.
Includes: RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster pack, electronic chart CD, and collision regulations CD
Cost: £350.00

VHF RADIO – SHORT RANGE CERTIFICATE:
If you have a VHF radio on board, you are required by law to hold an operators' licence. This course covers the procedures and skills for operation of a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling, along with an introduction to other GMDSS equipment. We use modified VHF radios fitted with DSC for realistic training.

Duration: one day
Cost: £75.00
Includes: RYA course notes.

RYA SEA SURVIVAL COURSE:
This course can save you and your crews' life. It covers use of survival equipment, liferaft and flares. A pool session includes the practical side of launching, boarding and surviving in a liferaft. If you are thinking of buying a liferaft it is useful to do this course first.

Above: pool session with liferaft, waterproofs and simulated torrential rain.
Duration: one day
Price: £90.
Includes RYA sea survival course notes.

RYA FIRST AID CERTIFICATE:
In an emergency practical knowledge of first aid can save lives, especially at sea where there is no ambulance a short drive away. This intensive one day course arms you with essential first aid skills for people on the water, from small craft to power and sailing yachts.

Duration: one day
Cost of course £75.00
Includes First Aid Manual.

OTHER FIRST AID COURSES:
Valley Marine Training also offers:
• HSE appointed person
• Health and Safety first aid at work
• MCA Elementary First Aid
For these three courses please contact Ali to discuss course numbers, dates and prices.

CREWS AND CLUBS:
These courses can be run for groups and tailor made to suit. These can also be held at a centre near you or on your premises, a cost effective way of training your club members. Please call with your requirements.