Individual Theory Coaching & Tuition
We do offer individual or small group coaching and tuition on all of our theory courses. This can be a full course but more usually students need a refresher on courses previously completed or where following an online syllabus may need additional training on specific aspects
Cost is US $385 per day or $50 per hour. Please enquire by clicking on the 'Contact Us!' button on the right.
RYA Radar
Now commonplace on both sailing and motor boats, Radar is an invaluable aid for pilotage, navigation and for collision avoidance. However, it is only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable and experienced operator. This one day course provides the knowledge for you to then gain the experience.
This course is ideal for those working up to Yachtmaster or Advanced Powerboat and candidates should have a basic understanding of the navigation and the collision regulations.
Because radar is an invaluable aid, this course includes lifetime access to an approved radar simulator.
Please click here to see the progression and recommended path for RYA theory courses.
$195usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates. We may not have any dates scheduled but please be sure to contact us directly and we will be able to arrange an available day.
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor
NOTICE: We will resume all RYA Motor Cruising Courses in January 2024. Please contact us for more information.
The preparation method is normally 3 days onboard but as the examiner will expect a high level of mechanical knowledge of a general and vessel specific nature, then completing one of the Engineering courses is highly recommended. We can build a 2 day maintenance course into the prep.
During the exam you can expect to give the examiner a guided tour of your engine room. He/she will expect a detailed knowledge of your equipment and may ask searching questions about the operation of specific machinery and systems.
The same may be true of fuel switching systems between tanks and engines or the use of day tanks. Be aware of how much fuel you carry and your cruising range. Make sure you can explain the oil, air, fuel, salt and fresh water systems and show the examiner where all the lines and hoses go.
You will be expected to be able to handle the boat efficiently in a confined area and be able to berth in a variety of situations. This may well include berthing on one engine (in a twin engine vessel) and berthing without the use of the bow thruster if fitted.
Under way you will be examined on your high-speed navigation. Make sure you know where you are and where you are going at all times. The power exam may well have more emphasis than the sail equivalent on GPS and radar navigation so make sure you are familiar with the equipment on the exam vessel.
$1800usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.
| Duration: | 5 Days plus maintenance course (3 Days preparation, followed by a 2 day exam) |
Max students : | 4 |
| Previous Experience: | VHF certificate, A Valid First Aid certificate, 50 days Onboard, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles, 5 passages over 60 nautical miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. |
Minimum Age: | 18 |
| Locations: | Antigua | Dates: | This course is run all year round |
Yacht Maintenance
This is a modular 3 day course aimed at professional skippers, crew and private individuals who simply want to understand their vessels mechanics and systems in more detail. It is also ideal for anyone doing any advanced motor skipper courses.
Course content
Introduction to the Marine diesel engine, component parts and systems to include:
The fuel system
The cooling System
Turbos
The lubrication system
Electrical systems
We will cover basic Diesel Engine servicing and maintenance
Daily care and checks
Fault finding
DINGIES/ RIBS
Outboard Engine servicing and maintenance
Changing waterpump impellers
Cost is US $495
RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival
This is a 2 day course comprising the one day RYA Sea Survival course and one day of training in seamanship and emergencies, including heavy weather seamanship, weather forecasting, fire fighting and man overboard recovery
At the end of the course you will have a good knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.
The certificate awarded conforms with the eligibility requirements of section 6.01 of the World Sailing Special Regulations for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races.
These regulations require a percentage of the crew to have taken personal survival training. Full details of the Special Regulations can be found in the World Sailing website https://www.sailing.org/
RYA SRC VHF Radio
A valid SRC is a legal requirement in most parts of the world for any skipper who needs to use a Marine radio. At Ondeck we use real equipment so you can get the best from our hands on training, getting used to real radio controls such as the press to talk button, the squelch, and DSC functions.
You will become familiar with how to send a Mayday, a Pan Pan and Securité Call. You will also cover all of the regulations and the need for a common radio language.
Before you attend the course, you will need to learn the Phonetic Alphabet.
This course allows you to gain confidence in using the handset and being able to get help quickly and efficiently in an emergency.
This course is a pre-requisite for Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore.
You can take this course at our training centre or online.
Please click here to see the progression and recommended path for RYA theory courses.
Online $265usd pp - Classroom $285usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course provides an introduction to the elementary skills required before taking a small boat to sea, or taking an active part in running a boat.
It is normally offered online and takes around 8 hours.
Before you go to sea it is essential that you understand how to practically run your boat so that you don’t get into difficulties. During this course you will cover a basic introduction to charts and associated publications, so that you can make an informed decision about where to go. You will learn about buoyage, so that you can get out of, and back into the harbour, the basics of navigation, and a lot about boating safely.
You will also learn how to find out what the tide is doing, how to avoid collision situations and how to obtain a relevant weather forecast, so that when you leave us, you know how to safely get between two nearby harbours, during the day in good weather.
This is also a great foundation course to compliment anyone interested in taking the Sailing Competent Crew, Motor Yacht Helmsman's or Powerboat Level 2 courses.
Please click here to see the progression and recommended path for RYA theory courses.
$200usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.
| Duration: | Normally Online | No. Students to Instructor: | n/a |
| Previous Experience: | None, | Minimum Age: | none |
| Locations: | Antigua or at home |
Elementary First Aid
Elementary First Aid (1 day)
Elementary First Aid
The Elementary First Aid course module combines theory and practical training for basic first aid and lifesaving skills. The course aims to provide an introduction to the principles of first aid and details how to respond to common medical emergencies.
Subjects covered in this module include:
Types of accidents and emergencies on board that may require first aid
Methods of raising the alarm
Immediate actions when accidents or medical emergencies occur
Minimising risk of further harm
Body structure and functions
Emergency first aid equipment and its use
Priorities of treatment (Triage)
Casualty positioning and transportation
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Shock management
Bandaging
Wounds/Bleeding
Burns/Scalds
On successful completion of this course the student will receive an MCA approved STCW certificate in Elementary First Aid (STCW Regulation A-VI/1-3)
$195usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.
Sea Survival
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
This is a one day course and gives you the introduction of what to do should you ever need to abandon ship and take to the liferaft. The course covers basic survival afloat, what to take with you and how to best survive whilst awaiting rescue. The practical part of the course, takes part in the sea where you will don on a lifejacket and practice your skills in and out of the liferaft.
It is one of the modules of the MCA Basic Safety Training and relevant for both professional and leisure vessel users
You will be required to wear your swim suit, shorts a, whilst completing the pool session. Please also bring a towel.
The aim of the sea survival module is to provide seafarers with the essential education and training in personal survival techniques to maximise the chances of survival in the event of an emergency or abandonment
Subjects covered in this module include:
Emergency situations such as collision, fire and flooding.
Different types of life-saving appliances carried on ships.
Equipment in survival craft.
Location of personal life-saving appliances.
Principles concerning survival at sea.
Donning (putting on) a life jacket.
Immersion suits.
Safely jumping from a height into the water.
Righting an upturned life raft while wearing a life jacket.
Swimming while wearing a life jacket and keeping afloat.
Boarding a life raft from a ship or the water while wearing a life jacket.
Taking initial actions on boarding a survival craft to enhance chance of survival.
Streaming a sea anchor.
Recovering an injured person to a survival craft.
On completion of this course the student will receive an MCA approved STCW certificate in Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Regulation A-VI/1-1).
$245usd pp. Please click on the 'Training Dates & Booking' button on the right to check available dates.