Preston Marina now offers a range of training courses to help you and and your crew maximise enjoyment and safety when boating.
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The basic skills and knowledge needed to drive a powerboat.
- 2 days training
- On-site at Preston Marina
- Part of course takes place on tidal river – experience real tidal conditions.
- Course cost £295 per person. (Discounts for multiple bookings)
The marine radio is the most important piece of safety equipment on any boat. All users must have a licence, which is acheieved on successful completion of this one day course and assessment.
- One day classroom course, with assessment.
- Cost £115 for the course, (plus £60 for the assessment and licence)
- Ages 16+
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A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.
- 40 hour classroom course
- includes RYA Course Pack
- Course fee £375 inc VAT
A beginners’ course to help prevent and solve diesel engine failures.
- One Day
- On-Site at Preston
- No detailed knowledge required
- Course cost; £ 115 (includes RYA course pack)
A comprehensive introduction to cruising for more experienced skippers.
- 40 hour classroom course
- includes RYA Course Pack
- Course fee £375 inc VAT
A great introduction to navigation theory, safety at sea and seamanship.
- 2 day classroom course (or 6 week night-school)
- Course fee £150 (includes course pack with plotter and dividers)
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages.
- Course fee £115 per person