Weather on courses: When training on our vessels, we are always subject to environmental conditions. Some courses can be more affected than others. We are based in Plymouth, therefore we are subject to the vagaries of British weather. On any given week or weekend, we can have no wind, too much wind, fog, too much sun, snow - sometimes they all happen on the same day…. Sailing courses: On sailing courses wind is the key issue. Therefore there is a rare chance that you may not sail every day. If we can sail safely, we will. In high winds, luckily, Plymouth is a very sheltered harbour from most wind directions, therefore we can often get to shelter and then sail in those areas within our very large harbour and rivers. Please also bear in mind that if we cannot sail, we will cover theory subjects as all RYA practical courses still have approximately 30% theory in the course which we normally break up into chunks throughout the week/weekend, but we may save them for the windy/no wind/foggy times. Powerboat courses: These are less affected by conditions, as the area of operation is smaller and we can if required run most of the course in the shelter of the river. Once again and certainly on Powerboat level 2 courses, there is a large theory element. Normally we divide the theory elements up into sessions in the morning, after lunch and end of the day - so six sessions over two days - but in poor weather we may group them together to hide from the worst weather etc. Motorboat courses: These are even less affected by weather as we have shelter and can concentrate on boat handling and electronics. We can also take advantage of small weather windows to get to more shelter. However in poor weather, we will cover theory subjects as all RYA practical courses still have approximately 30% theory in the course which we normally break up into chunks throughout the week, but we may save them for the windy or foggy times. In extremes: There are also those weekends or weeks when the weather is simply diabolical and we get a week of Force 9-10’s when we may just call and stop the course, usually beforehand if it is well forecast. More often than not we get a day or so of poor weather and work around it. All courses: On all courses our aim is to complete the course in the safest way possible, covering all the theory and practical elements. We are not able to guarantee courses will have practical sessions on every day as we will work around the weather forecast

FAQs Archive - SeaRegs Training

20 Dec 2022

What are your Terms and Conditions?

By Marion Anderson|2022-12-20T14:44:44+00:0020th Dec 2022|

General: 1. Before booking, please satisfy yourself that you have been given adequate guidance as to the suitability of the course you are attending. If in any doubt please contact us. 2. Limited numbers of students are allowed on each course, so you are advised to check availability before submitting the booking form. Return the [...]

20 Dec 2022

Can I purchase a voucher?

By Marion Anderson|2022-12-21T10:51:17+00:0020th Dec 2022|

Yes you can, this can be for a specific course or just a certain amount to put towards training. Please contact the office for more information. Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of issue, and the full value must be booked and used before the expiry date. In the case that the full value is [...]

23 Mar 2022

How do I book a course with you?

By Dan Smith|2022-03-23T17:13:50+00:0023rd Mar 2022|

Bookings can either be made in 3 ways – Online via our course booking page, you will be asked to pay for your course in full by credit/debit card via PayPal (you don’t need an account). By calling the office on 01752 408270, a 25% deposit is required to secure your place with the balance [...]

23 Mar 2022

Weather on Courses

By vickyjinks|2022-03-23T17:05:37+00:0023rd Mar 2022|

Weather on courses: When training on our vessels, we are always subject to environmental conditions. Some courses can be more affected than others. We are based in Plymouth, therefore we are subject to the vagaries of British weather. On any given week or weekend, we can have no wind, too much wind, fog, too much sun, [...]

12 Apr 2016

Which is the nearest airport?

By vickyjinks|2017-03-27T10:51:04+01:0012th Apr 2016|

Plymouth no longer has its own airport, the nearest is Exeter however Bristol and London are other options. There is a new direct coach service from Bristol Airport to Plymouth costing just £25 return, coaches leave the airport once an hour through the day and less frequently through the night. The Falcon coaches are equipped [...]

26 Nov 2015

Where do the courses take place?

By Dan Smith|2022-05-24T15:25:37+01:0026th Nov 2015|

Courses take place at the SeaRegs Training purpose built training venue at Turnchapel Wharf, Barton Road, Plymouth PL9 9RQ. Yacht courses join at Turnchapel before heading to the marina. Joining details will be emailed to you in advance of the course.

25 Nov 2015

What time do the courses start?

By vickyjinks|2022-12-20T10:14:51+00:0025th Nov 2015|

Our shorebased courses start at 0830. Finish times vary from course to course, we usually aim to finish by 1700 at the latest. Motorboat courses start at 0900 and finish at 1700, this may vary depending on where night exercises are involved. Powerboat courses tend to run from 0900 to 1700, aside from courses such [...]

24 Nov 2015

Is food provided on the course?

By vickyjinks|2022-12-20T10:18:36+00:0024th Nov 2015|

Yes, we provide lunch on all Plymouth based classroom courses lasting a full day or longer. Lunch is not provided on half day courses. On our motorboats, lunch is provided on board each day, and an evening meal is provided where night exercises take place. On our yacht, all food is provided whilst on board, [...]

23 Nov 2015

Are training materials included?

By vickyjinks|2022-12-20T10:14:13+00:0023rd Nov 2015|

Depending on the course relevant training materials are provided at the start of the course. For the Master 200, ECDIS Generic, and VHF/SRC courses we provide pre-course training materials.

22 Nov 2015

Is there any accommodation?

By vickyjinks|2023-02-24T09:27:24+00:0022nd Nov 2015|

SeaRegs Training has it's own Guest House "SeaCrew House" a two minute walk from the training centre which has 5 en-suite guest rooms. Bookings can be made online or through the office. Yachting courses include accommodation onboard from the start of the course until the end. Alternatively Plymouth has a wealth of Guest Houses and [...]

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