BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

Train Before You Sail This Summer Season

Although it isn’t a legal requirement to have completed any boat training to skipper a sub-24m yacht in UK waters, it is a huge help to get some tuition if you are new to boating or if it has been some time since you last sailed. And you have the perfect chance to learn something new this year, with East Coast Motorboat Training Ltd (ECMT).

Based at Tingdene Broadlands Marina on the North Sea coast at Lowestoft, perfectly positioned in the heart of the Broads, the Royal Yacht Association Training Centre gives you access to RYA recognised boat training and boating course packages that can be tailored specifically to the skills you wish to develop or expand on.

Chris Billson, Principal & Chief Instructor at ECMT offers onsite training at Oulton Broad, perfect if you are nearby or are planning adventures on the Broads this summer. And with access to 120 miles of navigable inland waterways and the North Sea, it’s the ideal location for all levels of training. Alternatively, he can also come to your location and train where your boat is moored, for customers’ convenience.

The RYA courses on offer include everything from intensive 6-day courses right through to short half-day skill top-ups.

The program is designed to get more people onto the water, enjoy sport activities, promote safe practices, and raise the standards of boating in the UK. There is no better qualification out there, and it’s a pretty fun way to gain a new skill!

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10% off all courses and training sessions for Tingdene berth holders! Book before 30th September and quote ‘Tingdene’ to redeem*.

“My husband and I recently received bespoke Helmsman and Crew tuition from Chris Billson on our own boat. As novices we found his tuition to be invaluable. Chris was very patient and informative. A fun confidence building day was had by all. We thoroughly recommend attending any courses under Chris’s tuition”

- Jane and Steve Cooper

Alongside the ever-popular RYA courses, ECMT has put together half-day or full-day training packages that are also fully tailorable for every customer and meet national standards. They include everything from engine operation and maintenance, personal safety, vessel preparation, boat handling, securing to a buoy, man overboard, rules of the road, electronics onboard, sea navigation and much more.

Chris has over 30 years boating experience on inland and offshore waters, so his skills and level of knowledge are unprecedented. He says, “It’s a dream to be able to do what I love as a job, while also helping people get into boating or boost their confidence if it’s been some time since they last took a boat out onto water. My main aim is to make sure each customer leaves their training with everything they wanted to get out of it, and more. We have a mission to deliver professional, quality tuition that is fun, safe and rewarding for the whole family.”

WHAT CUSTOMERS HAVE SAID...

“I joined the course as a complete novice and within a short time felt very confident in taking the helm. Chris is a brilliant instructor and inspires confidence. He has a deep knowledge of all matters to do with boating and was able to deal with any questions I raised. Highly recommended and good value for money.” - Nick

“I was extremely impressed with Chris, from East Coast Motorboat Training; he gave step-by-step instruction and was extremely patient with me. The training boat is very capable and I felt very safe at the helm. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and competent. He made the whole experience a pleasure.”

- Sarah Finley

RYA COURSES:

Inland Waterways Scheme

Powerboat Scheme

Navigation and Seamanship Theory

International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) Specialist Short Courses

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