RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course - Canal Training
This course was originally devised by our Senior Instructor of Willow Wren Training, Andy Newman, and developed by the RYA and British Waterways in response to demand from an ever-growing and more safety-conscious boating public. Andy also wrote the RYA Inland Waterways Handbook and the 2010 update.
This course assumes no prior knowledge but we recommend all delegates to
read the RYA Inland Waterways Handbook before attending the course,
(supplied free with course confirmation). The course is ideal for the
first timer, yet the seasoned boater always goes away learning more.
It is a practical course with a minimum of theory and is not only an
opportunity to learn new skills but also an enjoyable day out!
The
course is normally carried out in one day and is based on the North
Oxford Canal but it can be extended to two days with the second day held
on the River Nene near Wellingborough. See our “River Training”
for details.
The RYA course is certificated and successful delegates must reach a satisfactory standard before they can be issued with the RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman's Certificate.
The standard is achievable even for a novice. However, we all learn at different rates and if for some reason you don't reach the required level you will still receive the "Willow Wren Experience" certificate and we will do our best to find an economical way of giving you a second day.
