Training
The Maldon Little Ship Club is a registered RYA Training Establishment and is considered to be a centre of excellence, being one of the best equipped training centres with all the latest electronic aids. RYA shore based theory courses commence in September and run through the winter to April.
All courses are held in the friendly atmosphere of the Clubhouse and our experienced tutors offer a high standard of teaching drawing from their own extensive sailing experience. The courses are open to members and to non-members alike. Non-members who enrol for any course enjoy a minimum of 1 month's FREE membership of the MLSC and can apply for full membership when their course has ended, Existing members qualify for a 10% reduction in course fees.
SRC VHF Radio Course
The new training season will be starting in a few weeks time with a SRC/VHF Course on Saturday 20th September. Application form and poster for these are below:
VHF application form 20 Sep 25.pdf
The Short Range Radio Certificate (GMDSS) course is now run in line with new regulations and covers the operation of VHF & DSC radios. This is a one day course starting at 09.30, with 8 hours tuition, followed by an assessment conducted by an external examiner. The latest ICOM radios are available for students' use. Up to 12 students and group booking available.
Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Off-Shore (Coastal Skipper) Theory
The first of our new season's Day Skipper Courses will start on Wednesday 15th October. Application form and poster for these are below:
The Day Skipper and Yachtmaster courses are concentrated over 8 weeks and are designed for those who prefer to study at a faster pace. You will be required to study at home and complete home-work papers for assessment. All RYA publications required for the courses are included in the course fee. Each student will require their own plotting equipment. It is strongly recommended that students enrolling on the Yachtmaster Off-Shore course will have already completed the Day Skipper course. Up to 12 students and group booking available.
Yachtmaster Students receiving their certificates on 25th April 2025
Please contact Joanna Smith at hon.training.mlsc@gmail.com for more information regarding any of the above courses
Last updated 15:55 on 26 August 2025