HANDS ON TRAINING
Our RYA boat training courses in Menorca are designed to be fun and exciting; more of a training holiday than a regimented course. You, your family and friends will learn how to go from our Mahon based moorings to idyllic anchorages as well as train you to manoeuvre in close quarters with one of our professional RYA Instructors. Enjoy the stunning coastline and secluded turquoise bays on an island of protected outstanding natural beauty.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL RYA COURSES ARE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH (a very good level of English is required)
Powerboat Level 2
The RYA PB2 course is our most popular course and the two days over which it is run gives plenty of time for both practical instruction and theory.
A great starting point for people wishing to get in to boating. This course provides you with the skills and background knowledge required to drive a powerboat, open boat, RIB or sports boat. Your training will cover the complete syllabus to include boat handling in close quarters, high and low speed manoeuvres, berthing, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. Taking the course with Quaysport Menorca’s RYA Training Centre will provide you with a coastal endorsement for your certificate.
Course Duration: 2 days from 10am – 5pm
Prior Experience: None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating
Instructor – Student Ratio: 3 Students to 1 Instructor and boat
Minimum Age: We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss. Children over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss.
ICC – RYA International Certificate of Competence < 10m and < 24m>
If you wish to use your boat abroad or want to charter a boat you will need to have an ICC certificate.
Changes to the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) were made in the winter of 2014 allowing the certificate to be more widely available. Through our training centre Quaysport Menorca we are able to train and assess British nationals and nationals of some UNECE countries, USA and Canadian nationals.
Power:
This ICC certificate category validates the operation of power-driven pleasure craft. The Power category of the ICC is further divided into two subcategories based on the length overall (LOA) of the vessels. The subdivisions are as follows:
- Power up to 10 metres:
This subcategory validates the operation of power-driven pleasure craft with a length overall of up to 10 metres.
- Power up to 24 metres:
This subcategory validates the operation of power-driven pleasure craft with a length overall of up to 24 metres.
Link to formSpanish nationals and residents can now apply for the ICC.
ICC – RYA International Certificate of Competence < 10m and < 24m>
If you wish to use your boat abroad or want to charter a boat you will need to have an ICC certificate.
Changes to the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) were made in the winter of 2014 allowing the certificate to be more widely available. Through our training centre Quaysport Menorca we are able to train and assess British nationals and nationals of some UNECE countries, USA and Canadian nationals. Link to form
Spanish nationals and residents can now apply for the ICC.
RYA Day Skipper Practical Motor Cruising Course (Tidal) – 4 days
A course for aspiring skippers with some cruising experience. The aim is to teach practical pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely in familiar water by day.
A course for aspiring skippers with some cruising experience. The aim is to teach practical pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely in familiar water by day.
Course Duration: 4 days
Required Experience: Basic helmsmanship ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a motor cruiser. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level.
Assumed Knowledge: Navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased standard
Instructor – Student Ratio: 4 Students to 1 Instructor and boat
Course Content: Preparation for sea, Boat handling, Navigation, Pilotage, Passage making, Meteorology, Rules of the road, Engines, Emergency situations, Night cruising
Minimum Age: 16
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Motor Cruising (Tidal) – 5 days
This course is for the more experienced motor cruising skipper to improve on their skills. Most of the syllabus is similar to the Day Skipper course but are covered in greater depth, with the aim of perfecting the skills and techniques required to skipper a motor cruiser safely on coastal and offshore passages.
Course Duration: 5 days
Required Experience: 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles and 8 night hours
Instructor – Student Ratio: 3 Students to 1 Instructor and boat
Course Content: Passage planning, Preparation for sea, Pilotage, Passage making and ability as skipper, Yacht handling under power, Adverse weather conditions, Emergency situations
Minimum Age: 17
