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RYA Motorboat Cruising Helmsman Course - From £399
RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman Course Summary
Course Duration: 2 days - 9am to 5pm Approximately
Course Cost: From £399
Course Ratio: 4 Students to 1 Instructor
Course Location: Shamrock Quay, Southampton
Joining Instructions: Download Here
Recommended Reading: RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes (£12)
Course Prerequisite: None Required (However any prior Powerboating Experience will prove useful)
Minimum Age: 16+ Accompanied by adult. 18+ Unaccompanied
£598.80
The RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman Course is perfect for the Motor Cruiser beginner or for those who wish to try their hand at Motor Cruising prior to taking the next step into the bigger boat world. Also great for friends, family or crew who wish to help the motor yachts skipper with more than just lines and fenders. On completion of the Helmsman course, you will be able to help the skipper of a motor yacht, with time on the helm, mooring, anchoring, basic navigation and more.
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RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman - Private Courses for Individuals or Groups
We also offer the RYA Helmsman Course as a private course option. For a fixed fee of £1996 you can enjoy our Rodman 35 including RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, fuel and mooring fees for the 2 days of the Helmsman course. For 1 to 4 students this is an excellent experience at a price that can not be matched, by other RYA school who charter yachts in to run their course. Why not book all four places on our calendar or get in touch to discuss options.
RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman Course Syllabus
The RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman courses includes: Starting and stopping safely Low speed manoeuvres including turning in a confined space Effect of wind & tide Higher speed manoeuvring including higher speed turns Planing & trimming Anchoring Securing to a buoy Man-overboard Berthing alongside |  |
During the two days that the course runs we spend time looking at several of the boats systems, crew responsibilities, boat safety, engine operation, checks and maintenance, rules of the road, and seamanship.
Customer Reviews
RYA Day Skipper Motor/Motorboat RYA Helmsman
Solent Boat Training -RYA Training Centre – Southampton
Solent Boat Training is Highly professional, safe, and informative! Three of us recently completed RYA Day Skipper Motorboat RYA course and one Helmsman with Solent Boat Training and we couldn't be happier with the experience on Southampton Water. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and focused on safety, which gave us a massive confidence boost on the water. The equipment and facilities were top-notch (Rodman 1040 Motorboat) and the hands-on experience in the Solent was invaluable. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, we would highly recommend them. We converted to the ICC (International Certificate of Competence) for use abroad. We all agree Best money spent, thanks to all at Solent training centre, they go the extra mile & have genuine interest in what they do so I would give Five stars! Well done ????
05/07/2026
RYA Helmsman
Shamrock Quay
Excellent course on a very well equipped motor cruiser, with a very good instructor in the shape of Paul M. The course was delivered onboard and was just what I needed to make the jump in close quarter handling of a RIB to a larger inboard diesel engined boat; with more onboard systems to consider and use. ' Paul was happy to answer a wide range of boating questions, not just those on the course syllabus and we all learned a lot from talking with the other students and their previous experiences afloat. Thoroughly recommend SBT
27/05/2026
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Helmsman Practical Motor Cruising
Shamrock Quay
This course was inclusive, great fun, and extremely practical — I loved every part of it. Everyone had the opportunity to take part fully, and nothing felt rushed or exclusive. Adam, the instructor, was open, friendly, and endlessly patient, explaining everything thoroughly and more than once where needed, ensuring all four of us genuinely understood each stage of the course. Despite being a group of four very different people, we quickly became a strong, supportive unit over the two days, and that was largely thanks to Adam’s confidence‑building approach. The encouragement, guidance, and support made a real difference and turned the experience into something truly special. We shared this feedback directly with Adam, but it deserves wider recognition. We would happily go out on the water with Adam at any time and very much hope to do so again in the future.
12/04/2026
office@solentboattraining.co.uk
Shamrock Quay
William Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 5QL
UNITED KINGDOM
