CA House Courses

Courses that are run at CA House

RYA VHF Radio Course plus Assessment

Date: 
Repeats every day 1 times. Also includes Sun Jul 19 2020.
Sat, 18/07/2020 - 00:00
Sun, 19/07/2020 - 00:00

Details: A VHF radio is an essential piece of safety equipment and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The course will teach you these procedures. To get the VHF Radio Licence, (Short Range Certificate SRC) you must successfully complete a course and then take a separate classroom based assessment.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA First Aid at Sea Course

Date: 
Sat, 18/07/2020 - 00:00

Details: In the unlikely event of a medical emergency at sea, prompt action and a little first aid knowledge can save lives. The one day RYA First Aid at Sea Course provides a working knowledge of First Aid for people using small craft, and support to skippers of yachts and small craft working within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven. The RYA First Aid at Sea Course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

RYA Sea Survival Course

Date: 
Sat, 25/07/2020 - 00:00

Details: This is a one day course held in a classroom and a swimming pool. You will learn about and handle safety equipment. You will learn how to use it in an emergency. This has two elements. It starts at 9.30am with a classroom based course. There you will learn about crucial safety equipment, flares, life-rafts, distress beacons, lifejackets. You will learn the use of and operation of them and actually have the opportunity to examine the equipment at close quarters.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Date: 
Sat, 11/07/2020 - 00:00

Details: Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is essential for all users of today's boats. Students are assessed by short exercises during the course and practical work with two demonstration engines.

RYA Offshore Safety Course (ISAF)

Date: 
Sun, 17/05/2020 - 00:00

Details: The aim of the 1 day RYA / ISAF Offshore Safety Course is to provide skippers and crews of yachts taking part in offshore races with the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with an emergency. The course will give you a good knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Date: 
Sat, 04/04/2020 - 00:00

Details: Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is essential for all users of today's boats. Students are assessed by short exercises during the course and practical work with two demonstration engines.

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

Date: 
Sat, 22/02/2020 - 00:00

Details: Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. The RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course is essential for all users of today's boats. Students are assessed by short exercises during the course and practical work with two demonstration engines.

RYA Sea Survival Course

Date: 
Sat, 22/02/2020 - 00:00

Details: This is a one day course held in a classroom and a swimming pool. You will learn about and handle safety equipment. You will learn how to use it in an emergency. This has two elements. It starts at 9.30am with a classroom based course. There you will learn about crucial safety equipment, flares, life-rafts, distress beacons, lifejackets. You will learn the use of and operation of them and actually have the opportunity to examine the equipment at close quarters.

RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course

Date: 
Repeats every week every Monday 7 times. Also includes Thu Apr 16 2020, Sat Apr 18 2020, Sun Apr 19 2020.
Mon, 17/02/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 24/02/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 02/03/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 09/03/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 16/03/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 23/03/2020 - 00:00
Mon, 30/03/2020 - 00:00
Thu, 16/04/2020 - 00:00
Sat, 18/04/2020 - 00:00
Sun, 19/04/2020 - 00:00

Details: The course is an advanced course in navigation techniques. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects covered on the Day Skipper Course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course

Date: 
Repeats every week every Saturday 3 times. Also includes Sun Jan 26 2020, Sun Feb 02 2020, Sun Feb 09 2020.
Sat, 25/01/2020 - 00:00
Sun, 26/01/2020 - 00:00
Sat, 01/02/2020 - 00:00
Sun, 02/02/2020 - 00:00
Sat, 08/02/2020 - 00:00
Sun, 09/02/2020 - 00:00

Details: This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate of competence who are preparing for their first ocean voyage. It is also suitable for those who enjoy and have a general interest and curiosity in navigation and how a one can find a position by using a sextant.

The course is run by First Class Sailing and full details can be found here.