MCA RYA Motor Boat Training
SeaRegs own a Lochin 33 and Halmatic 10, both based at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth. We train groups and individuals and often tailor our training to meet your specific requirements. MCA Boatmaster training is tailored to your needs and MCA requirements. We offer motor boat training on our boat or yours.
The instructors: The most important part of SeaRegs are our instructors. They are first class. All are RYA/MCA Instructors and the majority are also RYA/MCA Examiners. They are picked not because of their qualification but because they are experienced seafarers and most importantly patient and effective instructors. They are there to help you achieve your aim.
The boats – Training takes place on our Lochin 33 and Halmatic 10, we also use an Island Gypsy 40 for mile builders and passage planning. Details of our fleet our in our Charter section.
The training SeaRegs Training Ltd is recognised by the RYA for training under the Motor Cruising scheme. We teach a maximum of 4 students onboard and often have smaller groups. Courses start at Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth. Personalised tuition is available either for RYA/MCA courses or for improving your skills: 1:1 tuition can be available if required. Costs include fuel, a working lunch, snacks, tea & coffee, mooring fees etc.
Motorboat courses are non residential, so accommodation is required. We have our own nearby accommodation SeaCrew House which is a 2 minute walk from the training centre.
RYA MCA Commercial Endorsement
This is an endorsement to the Powerboat level 2, Day Skipper practical, Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean certificates so that they can be used on small commercial vessels up to 24m (200GT YM Offshore and Ocean).
In order to obtain your Commercial Endorsement you will need to send to the RYA:
- A fully completed Commercial Endorsement Application form
- Your printed RYA PPR certificate
- A completed ML5/ENG1 medical form
- Your original practical certificate to be endorsed
- A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival Certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- A passport size photo of yourself
- The application fee
In addition, if your wish to obtain a Commercial Endorsement on a Powerboat Level 2, Day Skipper or Advanced Powerboat Course Completion certificate* you will also need to send to the RYA along with the above:
- A Valid and in-date STCW Elementary First Aid, RYA First Aid, or SeaFish First Aid certificate – see guidance here
- A VHF/SRC Radio Operators Licence
*Only Advanced Powerboat Course Completion certificates issued prior to 2005 can be Commercially Endorsed, after this date Commercial Endorsements can only be applied to Advanced Powerboat Certificates of Competence.
Pre reading: RYA Commercial regulations for small commercial vessels
