The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has approved a new training centre at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour with courses run by Associated Marine Training.
The training experts can now offer RYA Powerboat Level 1 (Start Powerboating) and Powerboat Level 2 (Powerboat Handling) at the Beaulieu River marina in the coming year. The first programmed course will be RYA Powerboat Level 2 on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March. Courses before this date can be arranged by contacting admin@associatedmarinetraining.com.
Harbour Master Wendy Stowe said: “We are delighted that Associated Marine Training has been recognised as an RYA approved Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 training centre at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills in small groups of friendly, like-minded people.”
Rob McInally, Principal at Associated Marine Training, said: “I’m pleased that the RYA has confirmed Associated Marine Training (Buckler’s Hard) as a recognised RYA training centre and we look forward to helping boaters feel confident and safe on the water in this unique environment.”
New luxury waterfront meeting rooms in the redeveloped boatshed will be the base for theory training courses, while practical training will be provided on the Beaulieu River. The yacht harbour is also offering shore-based theory courses to berth and mooring holders in the new year, such as RYA Day Skipper Theory, RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory, RYA VHF Radio, RYA First Aid and RYA Radar, along with workshops on digital navigation, weather, passage planning and Beaulieu River tidal training. For more details and dates, email harbour.office@beaulieu.co.uk or call 01590 616200.
The team at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour has already trained with Associated Marine Training, completing RYA Powerboat Intermediate, Advanced and Radar courses for maritime safety and expertise – ensuring staff are well prepared to manage a wide range of situations on the water.
For more details about courses visit www.associatedmarinetraining.com/bucklers-hard-yacht-harbour-courses or to book email admin@associatedmarinetraining.com or call 07960 694572.
