Our cruising areas are - France - Belguim - Holland -
English Channel - Thames Estuary - Medway - River Thames & the East
Coast
Prices for the practical courses are based on a day rate of £120.00 per person plus VAT (£141.00). This includes use of the boat, your instructor and full board. You can select the number of days you require or split your course over weekends and rest days if you wish. We operate all year.
The course start dates are selected by the first person to book a period, and they can start on any day of the week. Most courses are based on a 5 day - 3 day - 2 day periods. Exam days can be booked as an extra day at the end of a course. RYA course certificates are awarded on successful completion of the course programmes. We do need time to arrange for an RYA Examiner and set up exam dates.
We do offer "mileage courses" if there is enough demand. These are courses organised so that you can get the miles required for your various exans or just experience. They are usually based around 60 mile legs so that you can log your individual 60 mile runs as skipper. While there will be a commercial skipper onboard with you to give you guidance you will be expected to organise and run the passages and do the navigation. If this interests you have a chat to us.
ICC (international Certificate of Competance) & CEVNI Rules endorsement for inland waterways of Europe. This is a 1 or 2 day preparation & exam session for people who have boating experience and want to get this certificate for overseas use. It covers practical boat handling plus theory work. The CEVNI rules endorsement ( a short exam on inland waterway code - costing £16.45 including VAT if taken separately) is required for travel on the inland waterways of Europe. See the notes on the "Course" page
You can get the certificate (but not the CEVNI indorsement) direct from the RYA without taking the exam if you have the Dayskipper practical course completion certificate or Powerboat level 2 qualification.
The RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster exams require an independent RYA examiner. We need to know in advance if you wish to take an exam at the end of the course so that we can make arrangements to book him. The exam fee is paid directly to the RYA Examiner --
Y/M is £155.00 -- C/S is £135.00 -- (2008 prices)
PRICES -
| 1 Day -
£120.00 + £21.00 (VAT 17.5%) = £141.00 inc VAT 2 Day - £240.00 + £42.00 (VAT 17.5%) = £282.00 inc VAT 3 Day - £360.00 + £63.00 (VAT 17.5%) = £423.00 inc VAT 4 Day - £480.00 + £84.00 (VAT 17.5%) = £564.00 inc VAT 5 Day - £600.00 + £105.00(VAT 17.5%)= £705.00 inc VAT 6 Day - £720.00 +£126.00(VAT 17.5%) = £846.00 inc VAT 7 Day - £840.00 +£147.00(VAT 17.5%) = £987.00 inc VAT |
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Included in the price is the use of the school vessel and its equipment for the duration of the course/holiday plus fuel, moorings, meals onboard and general running costs of the boat plus a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The boats are complete with duvets and/or sleeping bags, pillows and bed linen (you may bring your own if you wish). All safety equipment, lifejackets and safety harnesses are onboard.
Our school boats are registered RYA/DoT SCV & workboat, class 2 and licensed for 60 miles and 12 people.
They are RYA/DoT sea school recognised.
BRING YOUR OWN warm clothing, toiletries and towels, a warm waterproof top coat and/or waterproofs. Try to pack in soft bags to make stowage easier. During your course/holiday there will be occasions when it will be possible for you to eat or go for a drink ashore. Some groups run a kitty for these occasions, others pay as they go. Please bear in mind that your instructor runs these courses every week and to drink and eat ashore with any great regularity would be a considerable strain on his finances. Please don't be offended if he occasionally says "No" or "I'll join you later" or bear it in mind if you should ask him to join you.
If you wish to join the boat the night before the course or you would like to stay overnight on the last day please ask us. If the boat is available then we are happy for you to stay. You will however have to fend for yourselves regarding food etc.
We have some accommodation ashore in our 18th century thatched cottage/school that might be available, at £23.50 (inc VAT £3.50) per night for B&B (see the shorebased course notes)
Own Boat Tuition & Delivery
We can offer own boat tuition if required (see price list).
A boat delivery service, power or sail, is also available with qualified skippers and crews. Owners, skippers and crew can use these deliveries to log sea time and gain qualifications where applicable. Telephone for a quotation.
Set in our 18th century thatched cottage in the middle of Ramsgate our theory school is slightly different from most.
We are close to the railway station, the town centre, the harbour, and the marina. It's warm in the winter and cool in the summer & it's quiet. We have a dedicated classroom with computers, multimedia projector, TV and video, VHF/DSC training equipment, diesel engine and engine parts and a good library of books. The rooms are very comfortable, with full central heating, and we have all the home comforts. The walled garden is secluded with secure parking for some vehicles.
Our thatched cottage is our home as well as our business centre & theory school. If you need to be in contact with the outside world we have a fax, photocopier, telephone & a pay phone. We can offer an office service for typing, printing, and faxing in those business emergencies. We are on the Internet and can receive & send e-mail if wanted
The theory courses offer dedicated learning in small groups. We can arrange personal tuition - please ask for a personal quote reference these fees.
We teach all the RYA shorebased theory courses, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster, Diesel engine, First Aid and VHF/GMDSS. Tuition on individual subjects such as navigation, tides, radar, engine maintenance etc can be arranged to suit your requirements.
Do you need help with your night school or club course subjects? Are you a professional looking for intensive practical/theory training for commercial use or do you need to pass the RYA/DoT exams for your commercial endorsement? What about combining the theory and practical?
PRICES
| 1 Day - £ 70.00 + £
12.25 (VAT 17.5%)= £ 82.25 inc
VAT 2 Day - £140.00 + £24.50 (VAT 17.5%)= £164.50 inc VAT 3 Day - £210.00 + £36.75 (VAT 17.5%)= £246.75 inc VAT 4 Day - £280.00 + £49.00 (VAT 17.5%)= £329.00 inc VAT 5 Day - £350.00 + £61.25 (VAT 17.5%)= £411.25 inc VAT 6 Day - £420.00 + £73.50 (VAT 17.5%)= £493.50 inc VAT 7 Day - £490.00 + £85.75 (VAT 17.5%)= £575.75 inc VAT |
If your club or group would like to make up parties of 6 or more then we can offer group prices.
Ramsgate and the surrounding area can offer a large variety of accommodation if you would like to make your own arrangements.
We can offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation at £20.00+VAT per night (£23.50) for students on courses. B&B for non students is possible if we have room at £24+VAT per night (£28.20). There are 3 rooms available on a shared basis - 1 with 2 x singles - 1 with a double and a single - 1 with a double and 2 singles. (If the bookings allow it these will be offered as single rooms at the start of the course)
The non-student B&B is because we have found people like to bring a partner or come back for short breaks, ferry crossings and holidays, all is subject to availability.
Evening meals can be arranged if required (talk to us). All courses include a lunchtime snack and coffees, teas etc. The school equipment can be used in the evenings if you wish. There is a TV & video in the classroom with a selection of tapes & TV and radio in every bedroom.
The Thanet area offers a good selection of other activities and nightlife including ferry cruises, local clubs, theatre, shopping and sports centres etc. If you wish to put theory into practice or try your self out at sea then we can arrange periods or a day afloat in one of our boats.
Our aim is to teach you to be safe and confident. With this in mind you are encouraged to learn at your own pace, it's your ability that counts - as well as the qualifications.
Our motto is KISS ~ Keep It Safe and Simple
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