Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs to cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will help ensure that you are not part of this statistic. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or you are a motor cruising enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but could save your life one day.
This course is available at our RYA Training Centre in the Netherlands.
Course content
The course will be taught on our training centre premises during a full day.
Ability after the course
This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.
What's included
Duration : One full day
Location: Kortgene, the Netherlands
Previous experience : None
Assumed knowledge : None
Minimum age: 16 years
Minimum number of participants : 2
Cost: 235 Euro
Supporting courses
Our two-day C-MASTERS practical Diesel engine and Boat maintenance workshop offers lots of hands-on experience.
Supporting books
We recommend the RYA Boat maintenance handbook for additional learning
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June
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE505) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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July
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE506) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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August
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE507) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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October
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE508) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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November
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE509) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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November
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE510) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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December
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE511) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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January
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE601) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
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January
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RYA Diesel Engine shorebased course (DE602) ZEELAND - One day course at our training centre in Kortgene |
So happy to have found this RYA school
The RYA training system is great. The school owner takes great case and does most of the shorebased training courses himself. I have completed the RYA Diesel Engine course so far, amd am doing the Yachtmaster shorebased theory course at the moment. I'm planing to build my practical skills with C-MASTERS too.
- - Florian - -
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