New RYA course

THE Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has today announced its latest training course, named the new Inland Waterways Crew Course.

We are told this is an entry level course ideal for introducing people wishing to learn more about being crew on board an inland waterways vessel, as well as picking up some training on how they can assist at the helm.

All the basics

During the one day course participants will cover all the basics of being a useful crew member, including personal safety; communication on board; throwing a mooring line; some basic boat handling; helping in locking operations; how to be a good look out; what to do in an emergency and looking after the environment.

Rachel Andrews, RYA Chief Instructor Motor Cruising & Power tells that a number of RYA Inland Training Centres have already signed up to run the course, with more planning to do so over the coming months, and the feedback received so far has been very positive, explaining:

"Instructors and centres seem really enthusiastic about there being a new course aimed at youngsters or those less than confident on board, and can see that this aspect has been missing and that introducing this new course will provide the opportunity to promote family learning."