
COURSES

COURSES

Whether you’re looking to undertake the RYA Dayskipper Theory or the more advanced RYA Yachtmaster Theory, book your online course here or contact us to book the classroom option.
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An introduction to navigation, setting you up for basic boating and a great starter for more advanced theory. The best news is, it can be done online from the warm and dry of your own home!

The Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Course is an online course that you need to complete as part of the qualifications to gain a commercial endorsement.

The CEVNI test is required to be taken by those intending to go boating on the European Inland Waterways.

Learning all the aspects of VHF radio to enable you to get the license and communicate from your own boat.

For those wishing to obtain an instructor qualification or just working with young people within a club/training environment.
Our 2026 dates are on our website – One Day VHF Classroom Course – the next dates are: 26th, 29th March, 12th, 16th, 26th or 30th April, 9th, 12th, 24th or 28th May. Check out the calendar below to book, or click the online course , or book a bespoke course on a date to
Read MoreThe diary is already filling for 2026 – if you’d like a course date you can’t see scheduled please contact us directly and we’ll try to accommodate.
Read More2026 Next Course dates – 28th March, 2nd May. We can schedule other dates if you have a couple of people to book on.
Read MoreNew added blogs on VHF – Group MMSIs, Trip to Lulworth and Southampton Boat Show
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Very happy, great training approach and style, informative and practical. Dorset Marine Training have been a pleasure to work with, always engaging and understanding, really easy to work with and supportive.
Very happy, the instruction was thorough and accessible. Sarah and Dom at Dorset Marine Training run a very competent and user friendly operation, thank you.
The training was of a high standard, Sarah came across as very knowledgeable and very helpful
I am very happy with the training, Dom meticulously worked through the theory and practical exercises till I was confident and safe as a PB driver.
Excellent instructor
Excellent weekend, thank you!
It was a really enjoyable course. Sarah was very knowledgeable, informative and she took the time to ask us questions and ensure we were comfortable with the pace of learning - along with some fun and humour!
Sarah is an excellent instructor and she completely covered the whole syllabus in a friendly yet informative manner.