The two-day Helmsman course covers basic boat handling, engine checks and safety.

The RYA Helmsman course is ideal for new boaters, teaching basic boat handling techniques and general marine awareness for those conscious of the difficulty and hazards of boat handling.

The Helmsman course is useful for crews as well as skippers. Apart from the obvious safety benefits of extra boat handlers on board, it adds interest if everyone can contribute to the trip.

How can I take this course?

On our school boat on our timetables,
On our school boat, in your group, you choose the dates.
On your own boat, we come to you.

The RYA Helmsman course is held on our school boat, Fenland Dancer. She is a Princess 368 with a fly bridge and 2 x 300Hp Cummins engines on shafts. She has the latest Raymarine electronic equipment and her salon was refurbished summer 2019.

Any classroom work takes place in the Mendez Marine office or onboard Fenland Dancer.