RYA SCHEME:
Motor Cruising

Start Motor Cruising

The RYA Start Motor Cruising course is a beginner-friendly introduction to motor boating. Participants learn the basics of boat handling, safety, and onboard systems. The course includes practical exercises such as steering, anchoring, and understanding navigation marks. By the end, participants will have the foundational knowledge to enjoy motor cruising ...see more
Course

Course Overview

The RYA Start Motor Cruising course is a beginner-friendly introduction to motor boating. Participants learn the basics of boat handling, safety, and onboard systems. The course includes practical exercises such as steering, anchoring, and understanding navigation marks. By the end, participants will have the foundational knowledge to enjoy motor cruising and progress to more advanced qualifications.
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Fundamentals

Course Content

Personal safety, seamanship, dealing with emergencies, coming alongside, picking up a mooring, and boat handling.

Minimum Age
8

Minimum Duration
1 day as a stand-alone course, 2 days if accompanying another course.

Certificate Issuing Criteria

Demonstrate the ability to be a useful crew member and assist the helm.

Course Format
Afloat

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