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Non - Certified Courses at Burton Waters Marina
Boating Basics & Confidence Building
Gain hands-on experience with an RYA Instructor in a relaxed setting, without the pressure of certification. Perfect for those looking to build confidence, refine skills, or get useful tips for a new boat.
Accompanied Passages
Need assistance with a tidal passage or relocating your boat? We can accompany you or transport your boat safely between marinas.
‘Cruise in Company’ – Guided Flotilla Tidal Trips
Join the Burton Waters Cruising Club for a guided flotilla experience, exploring tidal rivers alongside fellow boaters. Led by RYA Instructors, this is a fantastic way to gain practical skills, enhance your knowledge, and connect with other enthusiasts. Socialise, share experiences, and make new friends along the way!
Iain con be contacted via:
Email: iain@burtonwaters.co.uk
Phone: 01522 567404
Boating Basics & Confidence Building
Whether you’re new to boating, considering a purchase, or need support with a recently acquired vessel, we’re here to help. Our experienced instructors provide hands-on guidance for handling cruisers, narrowboats, and wide-beam barges, helping you gain confidence on the water.
We understand that not everyone wants a formal certification, so we offer tailored, practical training to suit your needs. If you’re looking for non-certificated assistance, feel free to contact us by phone or email.
Training covers key areas from the RYA Helms course to ensure safe and effective boat handling
Helmsmanship & Boat Handling
- Steering on rivers and canals
- Understanding interaction and canal effects
- Speed control and turning
- Mooring and unmooring
Personal Safety
- Identifying risks on the water
- Cold shock awareness
- Proper use of lifejackets and buoyancy aids
Deckwork
- Essential nautical terminology
- Knot tying and securing techniques
Locks
- Lock operation and etiquette
- Managing lines safely in locks
- RNLI Services
Our RYA Instructor is an RNLI Water Safety Advisor and in this capacity we can offer Life Jacket Checks and Advice on Board.
- RNLI Services
Our RYA Instructor is an RNLI Water Safety Advisor and in this capacity we can offer Life Jacket Checks and Advice on Board.
On the Water Skills Training
On the water skills training, rope work, lock operation and theory elements all provide confident students who enjoy getting out onto the navigation.
Confidence Building
The skills of close quarter marina handling and mooring on your berth is a necessity. We focus to build confidence in a calm manner so you are able to enjoy the continued learning when you are alone.
Handling and Experience
Handling of a cruiser, narrowboat or barge, providing new and experienced boaters with the skills necessary to successfully skipper a vessel.
Acompanied Passages
Being based in Lincolnshire, we are close to the tidal Trent and therefore the Ouse and Humber; tidal rivers can be a dangerous place to be if misinterpreted. We offer a service to accompany customers on their boats where they may wish to bring a boat to or from Burton Waters. The advantages of accompanied trips provide you with confidence and a knowledge of the characteristics of tidal waters; you will be trained on passage planning, reading of the tides, tide tables and navigating the tidal rivers and sea.
For more details please contact us.
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