Blue Tide
Training

Bespoke 'own boat' tuition across the UK & Europe for

- RIBs | SIBs | Dinghies | Cabin Cruisers | Fishing Boats | Day Boats -

Our experienced RYA Qualified Instructors provide practical, skill-focused & theory based training on your vessel. Our training is designed to suit you and can include; berthing, close-quarters manoeuvring, safe navigation in various conditions and much more.Note. We aren't open for business or taking bookings just yet - but will be soon! Come back in the near future for more information.

Charlie Whitehead

Charlie is an experienced and personable RYA Powerboat Level 2 Instructor with well in excess of 3,500 sea miles. He knows boats, and has been on and around them since he was 3 months old.He holds a number of RYA qualifications including:
Powerboat Level 2 Instructor with commercially endorsed Advanced Powerboat & Powerboat Level 2 certificates, Day Skipper Practical (sail) & Theory (commercially endorsed), Yachtmaster Theory, Marine Radio SRC, Safety Boat, Small Craft Sea Survival, RYA/ISAF World Sailing Offshore Safety, Professional Practices and Responsibilities, CEVNI, RYA Safeguarding Awareness, & an International Certificate of Competence.

Own Boat Tuition (day)

Charlie can provide tailored instruction to refine your skills and boost your confidence on the water. He understands the techniques and skills needed for safe, yet enjoyable boating.He offers own-boat tuition for full-day, night or multi-day/ night sessions, and whilst based in South West England, is able and fully insured to travel anywhere in the UK or Europe.Training is wholly customised to your vessel and your goals — whether you want to work on berthing, handling, navigation in varied conditions, or to simply have a relaxed family holiday afloat, his aim is to provide clear, practical guidance that leaves you feeling more capable and comfortable at sea.*Our training is bespoke to you (for up to three people), & can include:
- Building confidence on a new boat
- Handling in confined spaces
- Coming alongside
- Passage planning & navigation
- Weather & tides
- Man overboard & emergency procedures
- High speed manoeuvres
- Instructing new crew, friends or family
- General refreshers, safety & confidence boostsWhether you have just purchased a new RIB, or are looking to hire something abroad and would like a refresher — let us know, and we will tailor the course to your specific needs.

Own Boat Tuition (night)

Being on the water at night can be very different to day time, and it's important to know what to expect.Our night time tuition will help you understand these differences with a qualified instructor nearby.

Delivery Trips

Being on the water at night can be very different to day time, and it's important to know what to expect.Our night time tuition will help you understand these differences with a qualified instructor nearby.

Training & Boating Resources

Grab Bag Checklist & Safety Cards - £7.50 including shipping to the UK
Every boat should have a grab bag which is ready to go in an emergency. This should have a a variety of safety items and some cards which can help you and your crew in emergency scenarios.

xxx - £xxx including shipping to the UK
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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
(Own Boat)

See the 'tuition' section for more information about Charlie & Blue Tide Training.

• Contact us for pricing and availability

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is designed & important for anyone who spends time on power boats. Whether you're completely new to boating, or looking to refresh your skills, this course is for you.Completion of the course allows you to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), which is often required for chartering powerboats abroad. It also allows you to obtain the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Commercial Endorsement.The course covers; the basics of boat handling, mooring and coming alongside, etiquette and rules of the road, launching and recovery, anchoring, manoeuvres at speed, passage planning, buoyage, distress, and man overboard recovery.If you are looking for more tailored tuition specific to your needs, see the 'tuition' section.

Important Notes.
Max. Group Size: 3
Previous Experience: None required
Min. Age: 12 years
Max. Boat Size: 10m
Duration: 2 days
Certificate Expiry: No expiry date (although if unused for a prolonged period a skills refresher is recommended)

Items required for own boat RYA Powerboat Level 2 Tuition:
• Copy of insurance (boat / liability / personal)
• Alternative means of propulsion (i.e. oars, spare engine)
• Anchor, chain & rope
• Bucket or bailer
• Fuel
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Flares (2 x orange smoke and 2 x red handheld)
• Fenders
• Tow line
• Throw line
• Knife
• VHF/ Mobile phone
• Survival bag or Thermal protective aid x 1
• Spare killcord
• Fog horn (gas or manual)
• Compass (fixed or handheld)
• Chart plotter or GPS
• LifejacketsIf you do not own some of the items above, for your future boating it is advisable to have all items onboard at all times.If you cannot get hold of any/ some of the items, please inform us PRIOR to your course so that we can provide the items for the duration of your course.

Contact us for a bespoke quote.

Either fill in the form below, or email:
[email protected]

If you need bespoke own boat tuition on your RIB, SIB, dinghy, cabin cruiser, fishing or day boat, we can help.The RYA recommend that the boat should be an open sports boat, fishing boat or RIB and be less than 10m in length. It can be a planing or displacement craft and be powered by outboards, stern drives, or shaft driven. If your boat does not meet these guidelines then 'sail' or 'motor' tuition may be more appropriate (as opposed to 'power').Please let us know what you are looking for, as well as details on the boat make/ size & type of engine....the more detail, the better.

We are good at what we do, but don't just take our word for it...Instructor Charlie was very good, good presentational skills, very confident and competent; patient and guidance as required.Many thanks to Charlie for a fantastic two days doing the Level Two Powerboat course. We, a family of four, really enjoyed it and were very impressed by the level of professionalism, helpfulness and fun we experienced.