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Marine Diesel Engine

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Written by: Claire Haas
Category: Theory Courses
Published: 22 October 2026
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Marine Diesel EngineMarine Diesel EngineWhy should you bother?
We all have our own engineer back in port, but what if it goes wrong at sea?

The Aim of the course is a matter of prevention rather than cure. But should you have mechanical problems the course will teach you how to go about getting it started again.

 

Marine Diesel EngineMarine Diesel EngineThe Diesel Engine course is a one day course and covers the following:

The basic principles of a diesel engine
The four stroke cycle
The Fuel System
The Cooling System
The Air system
The Engine Electrical system
Check lists
Winterisation and Servicing

On completion of the course you will be awarded the RYA Diesel Engine certificate

 

Marine Diesel Engine

Marine Diesel Engine

 

 

The cost of the Diesel Engine course is as follows:

With regret and due to the increase in services such as fuel and electricity during the past year.
For the first time in 5 years we need to change our prices.

1 day classroom: £100 per head
This also covers the cost of work book and certificate
For more details contact Cliff on +447767398892 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Bespoke Theory Courses in Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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Written by: Claire Haas
Category: Theory Courses
Published: 22 October 2026
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There will always be times when due to lifes little upsets and set backs we become rusty. Should you find yourself in need of a slight brush up on certain aspects of boating theory. You may be thinking of that special passage that you have always wished to complete.

Even if your time and distance and chart work  is not as it should be. We shall look at your requirements and taylor the training to suite your needs. This can be for the individual or group.

Rates will be set to meet the training requirements.

For more information contact Cliff on +447767398892 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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RADAR Course in Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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Written by: Claire Haas
Category: Theory Courses
Published: 22 October 2026
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Why RADAR?

Marine radar is an electronic device which measures the bearing and distance of solid objects and presents this information in the form of a plan view showing the location of objects such as land,  navigation marks and other vessels.

Quite handy considering it can do it in the dark and bad visibility.

The aim of the course is to give you an understanding of the use of radar in small boats as an aid to navigation.

The RADAR Course duration is one day and covers the following:

  • Basic understanding of radar wave propagation
  • Radar  set components
  • Target definition and discrimination
  • Radar reflectors
  • Types of Radar display
  • Radar plotting
  • use of radar as an aid to navigation
  • Accuracy in range and bearing
  • General safety precautions in using the equipment

The cost of the RADAR Course is as follows:

With regret and due to the increase in services such as fuel and electricity during the past year.
For the first time in 5 years we need to change our prices.

1 day classroom: £100 per head.

This also covers the cost of the reference book and certificate.

For more details contact Cliff on +447767398892 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

1st Aid (RYA 1 day 1st Aid) in Royal Clarence Marina, Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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Written by: Claire Haas
Category: Theory Courses
Published: 22 October 2026
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The RYA 1 Day 1st Aid Course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge for your boating, family or place at work of First Aid and resuscitation techniques.

The course is based around the needs for boaty types.

Covering such as treatment for hypothermia and associated problems such as cold water shock (we are in the UK) the course is classroom based.

Course duration: 1 day

The RYA 1 Day 1st Aid Course will cover the following:

  • Principles of 1st Aid
  • Casualty assessment  & emergency actions to be taken
  • Basic life support
  • Shock & hypothermia
  • Fractures and other injuries
  • Casualty handling
  • Helicopter rescues
  • First Aid kits

Cost of RYA 1 Day 1st Aid Course:

1 day classroom: £95 per head

This also covers your 1st Aid reference book (£13.99) + certification.

For more details contact Cliff on +447767398892 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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