Course and qualification

RYA Inland Waterways Crew Course

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About this course

This is an entry level course and can be run in conjunction with the Inland Waterways Helmsman’s course for mixed ability groups. This course is ideal for introducing friends or family members to crewing a vessel on the inland waterways, and for giving them an understanding of how they can assist the helm. The instructor will cover: personal safety; communication on board; throwing a mooring line; some basic boat handling; helping in locking operations; how to be a look out; what to do in an emergency and looking after the environment.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageMinimum age: 8
Duration1 day as a stand-alone course, 2 days if accompanying another course.
Course contentPersonal safety; Seamanship; Dealing with emergency situations; Coming alongside; Picking up a mooring; Boat handling
Certificate or qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None

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Training providers

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Ouse on Board

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Ouse on Board

Explore Ouse on Board, a Training & Teaching listing in Downham Market, Norfolk, United Kingdom.

Downham Market, Norfolk, United Kingdom

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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Lyneal Trust

  • Training & Teaching

Lyneal Trust

Explore Lyneal Trust, a Training & Teaching listing in Ellesmere, Shropshire, United Kingdom.

Ellesmere, Shropshire, United Kingdom

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AquaPlanning

  • Training & Teaching

AquaPlanning

Explore AquaPlanning, a Training & Teaching listing in Amsterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.

Amsterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

  • RYA Training Centre
  • ICC Test Centre
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York Marina

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York Marina

Explore York Marina, a Ports & Marinas listing in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

  • RYA Active Marina
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