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.
We have an exciting RYA training programme for 2025 which includes, for the first time, the two day Essential Navigation and Seamanship course. This course is a basic introduction to navigation for new skippers, crew or anyone interested in getting out on the water and will be taught by Peter Newton.
Our Chief Instructor, Andy Barker, will be teaching a Yacht Master Theory Course which is for more advanced sailors, as well as running a SRC/VHF course which is a legal requirement (other than in emergencies) for marine radio use.
The Yacht Master theory course starts on 15th January and will run for eight Wednesday evenings finishing with revision and exams on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th March.
The SRC/VHF course will be on Saturday 1st February.
The Essential Navigation and Seamanship course will be on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February.
Please see the attached posters for further information
Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Off-Shore (Coastal Skipper) Theory.
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.
SRC VHF Radio Course
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.
First Aid Course
The First Aid course is now run in line with new RYA regulations and includes the category C certification at no additional cost. This one day course starts at 10.00, with 8 hours tuition, followed by an assessment. Up to 12 students and group booking available.
Please contact Joanna Smith at hon.training.mlsc@gmail.com for more information regarding any of the above courses.
Last updated 15:44 on 8 January 2025