Shorebased Navigation and ICC Courses

RYA Skipper Courses

HYC will host two shore-based navigation courses with David Jerrard of Seacraft, who brings over three decades of teaching and hands-on boating experience.

The RYA Day Skipper course begins on Monday, October 13th, running over 15 Monday evenings. It’s the perfect introduction for skippers and crew new to cruising, covering essential planning skills and safe passage-making in coastal waters.

The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore course takes place on Tuesdays from October 14th, also over 15 weeks, and is designed for those who have completed Day Skipper (or have equivalent knowledge) and are preparing to take on longer offshore passages.

Contact [email protected] or call 01 2863362 to book.

International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC)

HYC is hosting an ICC course this October, and again in Spring 2026, welcoming both HYC members and non-members. Register your interest now for this International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft which provides boat owners and people wishing to charter boats abroad with an internationally recognised document certifying their competence to skipper a boat for recreational use. The course will be held over 3 evenings with the practical element held at the weekend. Register now.