SHOREBASED COURSES

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STCW + RYA THEORY COURSES

Whether you’re starting a career at sea, working towards roles in the superyacht or maritime industry or simply building essential skills for time on the water, RYA shorebased and STCW courses provide the core knowledge required to work safely and professionally. At New Wave Training, our classroom-based RYA and STCW courses cover key subjects such as navigation, seamanship, safety awareness, and emergency procedures. These qualifications are recognised worldwide and form the foundation for both professional maritime careers and advanced on-water training. Delivered by experienced instructors, our courses are designed to be practical, relevant, and accessible. Helping you gain confidence, competence and an internationally recognised certification.

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STCW

Basic Safety Training

5 DAYS

The STCW Basic Safety Training course is the minimum legal requirement for working commercially on vessels 24 metres or more, including superyachts and cruise ships. Delivered with an MCA-approved training provider, we offer the full STCW Basic Training qualification or individual modules to suit your needs.

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RYA VHF / Marine Radio SRC

ONLINE or CLASSROOM

The RYA VHF Radio Course teaches the correct use of marine VHF radios, including distress, urgency, and routine communications, and leads to the SRC qualification required for operating marine radio equipment.

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RYA Essential Navigation

& Seamanship

ONLINE

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course provides a theoretical introduction to navigation and safety at sea. Ideal for beginners, this course builds essential knowledge for anyone starting out in boating or progressing towards further RYA qualifications.

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RYA

Day Skipper Theory

CLASSROOM

A comprehensive five day introduction to chart work navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.

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RYA First Aid

at Sea

1 DAY

RYA First Aid at Sea is a one-day course covering essential maritime first aid, including CPR, hypothermia, cold shock, and emergency response at sea, ideal for boaters and professional crew.

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RYA Yachtmaster

Theory

CLASSROOM

A 6 day advanced training course for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

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JETSKI COURSES

POWERBOAT COURSES

INSTRUCTOR COURSES

SUPERYACHT COURSES

STCW & THEORY COURSES

Thinking about the Superyacht Industry as a new career?

If you are looking to enter the Superyacht industry and are wondering what qualifications to go for then we offer the Superyacht Career Starter Course which includes: STCW, Powerboat Level 2, PWC Proficiency course, RYA VHF, a CV preparation workshop and basic PWC and powerboat maintenance.

We are lucky to work alongside Quay Crew (a Superyacht Recruitment Agency) and will be more than happy to give advice on how best to prepare for your new career, as well as help you look for any jobs out there which maybe suitable.