Learn the ropes onshore

RYA Shore based courses

At Essex Outdoors our courses are not just on the water – our range of nationally recognised official RYA shore-based and interactive courses provide the support sailors and powerboat users need to tackle their marine adventures with confidence.

“Our instructor was amazing – supportive, informative and very calm, all round a really positive experience”

D Tristram
RYA Start Sailing Course Participant

RYA First Aid

The course explores a range of first aid situations and is ideal for anyone who may be required to undertake emergency first aid procedures on water.

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RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (VHF/SRC) – Attendance Course

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RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate – Interactive Course

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RYA CEVNI Interactive Course

This online CEVNI course is an endorsement to the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

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RYA Day Skipper Theory

Course gives you the knowledge to navigate a boat around familiar waters by day

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RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding Course

This new course is suitable for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults in an RYA environment.

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