BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT
Tel: 01628 474960
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This course is aimed at the novice or the boating enthusiast wishing to formalise and/or expand their knowledge. It is suitable for those with little or no previous experience of the semi-displacement and displacement craft typically used on our rivers and canals. All aspects of boat handling including safety, deckwork, locks, engine care, bridges and tunnels, collision avoidance and care of the environment are covered. The course may be taken, by arrangement, at a mutually convenient time either on your own craft at your own mooring or venue or you may use one of the School's craft at our centre at Bisham near Marlow in Buckinghamshire.
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Courses can be arranged on a one to one basis, or with your regular crew and/or family on board. This is an ideal course for those taking their first holiday afloat on inland waterways in hired craft, or those thinking of purchasing their own boat or taking a few weeks 'boat-share'. The course may also be used to obtain the International Certificate of Competence for inland waters for citizens of the UK through the RYA (a written test on the European regulations (CEVNI) must be taken in addition to the practical course).
The IWHC course usually involves a day's training with continuous assessment, with the emphasis on safety and enjoyment but it can be taken either as a one or two day course. For students with some experience the syllabus can generally be covered within the one day; for those with little or no experience it generally takes a further day to attain the standard required to enable us to award the certificate. If you are thinking of buying a boat or joining a 'boat-share' you may wish to take one day on one of our boats and then a further day on your own later. Whatever your requirements may be we can help to make your boating experience both enjoyable and safe.
Take a look at the Inland Waters Helmsman's Certificate course syllabus to see exactly what is covered and then get in touch to chat over your particular requirements. When we have confirmed a mutually agreeable date you can forward the completed application form together with your cheque to secure your booking.
17 m Luxemotor Dutch Barge ' Le Coq'
Own boat tuition fees are:
£200 for one person, £285 for two people, £375 for three people, per day (inc. VAT @ 17. 5%). All persons aboard the boat (with the obvious exception of the instructor), will be expected to have paid the course fee. For the course your boat should be equipped with mooring lines, a life-ring and boat hook and have sufficient fuel for a days cruise. If your boat is moored some considerable distance from our base we may need to charge an element of time and travelling expenses for our Instructor, these will be agreed prior to the commencement of the course.
Our boat tuition fees are:
£165 (inc. VAT @ 17. 5%) per person, per day (£175 (inc. VAT @ 17.5%) per person per day from 01.01.08) and we reserve the right to fill the course to a maximum of three people, although the course may run with only one or two. The course can be taken on‘Lady Hoby’ the School’s 36ft narrow-boat (inboard diesel with tiller) or‘The Green Parrot’our estuary type 22ft Mitchell (inboard diesel with wheel).
Our latest fleet addition is our 17m Luxemotor Dutch Barge ‘Le Coq’.
See also our Dutch Barge Experience Days
Fees for tuition on our Dutch Barge are £200 (inc. VAT @ 17.5%) per person, per day and we reserve the right to fill the course to a maximum of four people. Designated Barge handling dates are scheduled midweek, please telephone 01628 474960 to find the next available date.
We can also source other craft if necessary, but this will inevitably involve additional hire charges. Two-day courses by arrangement.
You will need to bring a packed lunch, waterproof clothing and suitable soft-soled shoes. The course timings are 0930hrs. start and finish approximately 1700hrs.
Tom Sowerby - RYA Inland Waterways Instructor of the Year 2007
Richard Fairhurst a writer for Canalboat and Inland Waterways Magazine recently spent a day on the river with principal Roy May enjoying a boat handling course. Read all about his experience by clicking on the link below to find an extract from his article;
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Day on the River
Richard
Fairhurst drives a cruiser on the River Thames
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BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL LTD Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT Tel: 01628 474960 |
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