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West Mersea Yacht Club Ltd

116 Coast Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8PB. United Kingdom
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01206 382947
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116 Coast Road, Colchester,
Essex,
CO5 8PB
United Kingdom
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West Mersea Yacht Club Ltd offers the following RYA related services:
Club Active Marina

RYA Courses

West Mersea Yacht Club Ltd is an RYA recognised Training Centre offering courses run under RYA Training Schemes.
RYA Schemes Offered
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Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

Advanced
Classroom
Online
Course Overview
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course teaches celestial navigation and advanced passage planning for long-distance offshore sailing. Participants learn to use a sextant for position fixing, analyze global weather systems, and plan transoceanic voyages. This course is essential for those pursuing the Yachtmaster Ocean qualification or preparing for extended offshore adventures.
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Essential Navigation and Seamanship

Beginner
Classroom
Online
Course Overview
The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is a shore-based program that introduces basic navigation and safety skills. Topics include reading charts, understanding tides, and using navigation tools. Participants also learn how to interpret weather forecasts and plan passages. This course is ideal for sailors, motorboaters, and anyone new to the water, providing a strong foundation for safe and confident boating.
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Day Skipper Theory

Beginner
Intermediate
Classroom
Online
Course Overview
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course provides aspiring skippers with the knowledge to navigate safely in coastal waters. This comprehensive program covers chart work, tidal calculations, meteorology, and collision regulations. Delivered over approximately 40 hours, the course prepares participants for practical Day Skipper qualifications and builds confidence in passage planning and navigation.
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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Online
Course Overview
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn about collision regulations and safety protocols for offshore passages. This course is essential for those preparing for the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.
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Marine Radio VHF (SRC)

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Online
Course Overview
The RYA Marine Radio VHF (SRC) course is a mandatory qualification for anyone operating a marine VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Participants learn to communicate distress messages, routine calls, and emergency procedures. The course also covers the use of safety equipment like EPIRBs and SARTs. Delivered through practical simulations, this program ensures participants are confident and competent in marine communication, culminating in an internationally recognized certification.
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Diesel Engine

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Course Overview
The RYA Diesel Engine course is a one-day program designed for boat owners and operators who want to maintain and troubleshoot their engines effectively. Participants learn practical skills such as bleeding fuel systems, changing filters, and diagnosing common issues. The course emphasizes preventative maintenance and safety, ensuring reliable engine performance during voyages. It’s an essential qualification for anyone relying on diesel-powered vessels.
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First Aid

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Course Overview
The RYA First Aid course is a one-day program tailored to the unique challenges of the marine environment. Participants learn essential first aid techniques, including CPR, treating hypothermia, and managing injuries at sea. The course also covers using marine-specific safety equipment and responding to emergencies like drowning or cold water shock. It’s a vital qualification for skippers, crew members, and water sports enthusiasts, ensuring preparedness for medical incidents on the water.
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RYA Club

West Mersea Yacht Club Ltd is an RYA Affiliated Club.
  • Dinghy racing
  • Motor Boating
  • Sportsboat RIBS
  • Yacht Cruising
  • Yacht Racing

RYA Active Marina

West Mersea Yacht Club Ltd is an Active Marina helping to set up and develop berth holder groups for social events and mutual support and advice.

Boat ownership is all about freedom and having fun. The RYA's Active Marina Programme is designed to help you get more out of life with your boat. 

The programme encourages and supports increased berth-holder activity by partnering with marinas, RYA-recognised training centres, berth-holder groups and yacht clubs to establish or enhance a programme of training, cruising and social opportunities.

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