Courses-listed below...

Why choose Dart Harbour Sea School, we offer all our customers 5 star service and low student-instructor ratios, maximum of 4 to 1, and all customers have there own sleeping space, no sharing cabins, unless, of course, you want to! Our 5 star service extends to great food whilst on board, very well cleaned/maintained boats and no hidden extra costs.

Helmsman
A two-day practical course. This is essentially an introduction to Motor Cruising, a two-day course that covers basic boat handling, safety and rules of the road. The overall aim is to inspire the novice and build confidence while also allowing you to discover the joys of a new activity.

This can be taught on your own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £390 on our school boat, for the 2 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course Start Dates For 2010 below:

9th January

20th February

13th March

27th March

10th April

17th April

1st May

22nd May

5th June

19th June

10th July

24th July

7th August

14th August

21st August

11th September

25th September

9th October

23rd October

ICC

A 3 day course, depending on experience, which covers some in depth boat handling. Successful completion of this course would give you the equivalent to a European driving licence for a motor vessel over 10m. This is required if taking a boat into most European coastal waters and certainly for chartering one whilst there. ( It is needed for both France and Spain, as an example).

Cost: £525 on our school boat, for the 3 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course Start Dates For 2010 below:

9th January

20th February

13th March

27th March

10th April

17th April

1st May

22nd May

5th June

19th June

10th July

24th July

7th August

14th August

21st August

11th September

25th September

9th October

23rd October

Day Skipper
A comprehensive four-day course, predominantly practical the course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to be a competent motor cruiser and is the basis of the International Certificate of Confidence.

Including

• Effects of current or tide
• Close quarter manoeuvring
• Securing to a buoy
• Man overboard
• Safety equipment
• Navigation
• Night passage
• Basic engine maintenance
• Pilotage
• International Rules for Prevention of Collisions at Sea

This can be taught on your own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £725 on our school boat, for the 4 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course Start Dates For 2010 below:

9th January

20th February

13th March

27th March

10th April

17th April

1st May

22nd May

5th June

19th June

10th July

24th July

7th August

14th August

21st August

11th September

25th September

9th October

23rd October

Coastal Skipper
A five-day course incorporating the practical use of pilotage and passage planning operating by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters, the skipper's role and boat handling in more demanding conditions.

Including

• In-depth Pilotage and Navigation/Chart Work
• Effects of waves and rougher conditions
• Broadening knowledge learnt at Day Skipper Level
• Night passage
• Longer passages
• Blind passages

It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a VHF operator's certificate and a First Aid certificate.

This can be taught on our own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £895 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course Dates 2010

Please call for dates.

Yachtmaster/Coastal Offshore Pre-Exam Preparation.
A five-day course incorporating a night passage, aimed at improving all your boat handling skills and navigation, culminating in an exam.

Including

• In-depth Passage Planning/Navigation
• Advanced manoeuvres
• Chart plotters and radar
• Emergency situations

Candidates must hold a First Aid certificate and a VHF certificate. Dart Harbour Sea School is able to arrange these courses for you.

This can be taught on our own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £895 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course Dates 2010

Please call for dates.

Dart Harbour Sea School is also able to offer a range of RYA shorebased theory courses. Please

contact the office for further details.

Day Taster Sessions
These are ideal trips for those who would like an introduction to Motor Cruising; enjoy the stunning scenery of the River Dart and the thrill of the open sea. Our fully qualified staff will show you the joys of motor cruising.

Skippered Charter
A brilliant way for you and your family or friends to explore the River Dart or the spectacular coastline, discover hidden beaches catch a glimpse of the local wildlife including dolphins and seals. Sit back and relax or take the wheel - the choice is yours and under the guidance of our fully qualified staff you will have a day to remember.
See our Charter & Corporate page

Corporate Entertaining.
A great day and an excellent team building exercise. Our RYA Instructors will design a bespoke package for your company.

Own Boat Tuition
Available all year round, why not maximise your potential, and learn how to get the most out of your own boat.  £200 per day for our instructor to come onto your boat. We can teach up to 3 people at no extra charge, so this makes it cost effective for you.