Joint Principals: Commodore Gordon Greenfield RD FRIN FNI
Denys Tweddell
Vice Principal: Richard Smith
Administrator: Mary Fomison
Lecturers: Richard Smith, Denys Tweddell, Josh Lidstone, Mike Greenstreet, Mike Richardson, Roy Fomison, Nigel Collingwood, Maggie Grieve
About the School
The Royal Temple School of Navigation and Sail Training is run by professionals with over 30 years of experience. The lecturers have, between them, sailed many sea miles including several ocean passages. They share their ancient mariners tales and anecdotes and help students gain new knowledge and experiences.
The Shore-based Navigation Courses run during the winter months from October to March on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 19.30 to 21.00. Other shore-based courses such as VHF, CEVNI, First Aid & Radar are arranged as required and Practical Courses are available throughout the year The School is able to accommodate up to 50 students each year and is usually fully subscribed, so remember to book early.
If you, like many others, are looking for ways to improve your navigation skills, why not enrol one of the many courses run by this school.
Students are taught in a relaxed, non-pressurised atmosphere (with a bar nearby) by lecturers who have both navigational and teaching qualifications. You will meet new friends and learn to read charts and plot courses, allowing for wind , tide and weather, master the Collision Rules and Regulations, find out what Meteorology is all about and lots more.
Shore Based Navigation Courses Offered
Day Skipper: Yacht Master Offshore: Yacht Master Ocean:
These Courses run from Mid October to Mid March as follows:
Monday Evenings 19.30 - 21.00: Yacht Master Ocean
Tuesday Evenings 19.30 - 21.00: Day Skipper
Wednesday Evenings 19.30 - 21.00: Yacht Master Offshore
The courses for 2007 are now well under way.
The 2008 courses begin the week commencing 20th October 2008. To enrol for one of these courses, either leave your name & address or telephone number in the RTYC Office or contact our Administrator, Mary Fomison, on 07855080416 or E-Mail: marytf@hotmail.co.uk
Cost of Courses:
The total cost for each course in 2007 was £220.00 (which includes all RYA Course Materials and Examination Fee). The cost for the 2008 courses will be posted on this website in June ’08.
Other Shore Based Courses Offered
VHF Short Range Certificate (GMDSS)
The VHF Radio Course is usually a Thursday & Friday Evening 19.30 - 21.30 and a Saturday Morning 10.00 - 12.00 and includes the Theory followed by a short written exam and Practical exercises using the computer simulator and VFH Radio sets.
These VHF Courses are arranged as and when sufficient numbers have enrolled, usually two or three per year. The last course was November 22nd - 24th ’07. For details of cost and to enrol on the next course, leave your name, address & telephone number with our Administrator and you will be contacted when a date has been arranged for the next course.
First Aid
Our First Aid courses are arranged in conjunction with St Johns Ambulance and, as for the VHF, are arranged when sufficient numbers have enrolled, again usually twice a year. The St Johns Ambulance First Aid Certificate is RYA approved.
Contact our Administrator for details of cost and to enrol for the next course.
The CEVNI Inland Waterway Certificate
A CEVNI Certificate is required if you wish to cruise the inland waterways of France, Belgium, Holland or Germany.
To get your CEVNI Certificate, all you need to do is read and learn the inland waterway signs and signals as depicted in the CEVNI Booklet (available from the Club or Bosuns Locker).
Then contact Rear Commodore Sail, Richard Smith on 07721367876 to arrange to sit the short Multiple Objective Test, comprising 14 questions from the booklet.
(Instruction can be given prior to the Test if required – cost on request)
Cost of CEVNI Test £15.00.
Practical Courses Available
Ramsgate Based Courses
ICC (International Certificate of Competence)
This is required for anyone wishing to use a boat in the waters of any EU country.
The ICC Practical Exam (Power or Sail) can be conducted on your own boat by arrangement with our RYA Yacht Master Instructor, Richard Smith.
A full instruction course leading up to the final exam is also available using your own boat.
For details, cost of instruction and/or exam, or booking, telephone Richard direct on 07721367876 or E-Mail: dickie.smith@btinternet.com
Solent Based Courses
In conjunction with Sunsail, the RTYC Navigation school can offer the following 5-Day practical courses based in the Solent:
Competent Crew )
Day Skipper ) RYA Instructor/Examiner Dick Smith
Cruising Skipper )
Yachtmaster Offshore RYA Instructor Dick Smith (RYA Y.M. Examiner on final day)
The Courses are at Sunsail standard prices, but with a group of RTYC or Navigation School members, there is the advantage of knowing the rest of your crew and your Instructor/Examiner before you start.
The Courses are as follows:
A. 5 - Day Course
Sunday night 19.00: Board at Port Solent for briefing.
Monday to Thursday: Sailing/Instruction throughout the Solent and beyond.
Friday: Final exams followed by return to Port Solent for departure at 16.30.
Total Cost of 5 - Day Course: £300.00 per Hd.
B. 2 + 3 Package
1st Weekend
Friday night 19.00: Board at Port Solent for briefing.
Saturday & Sunday: Sailing/Instruction. Return to Port Solent for departure at 16.30.
2nd Weekend
Friday night 19.00: Board at Port Solent & depart for Sailing/Instruction.
Saturday & Sunday: Sailing/Instruction.
Monday: Final exams followed by return to Port Solent for departure at 16.30.
Total cost of 2+3 Package £355.00 per Hd.
Numbers required for either of the above courses; Minimum 3, Maximum 5
The above courses at the quoted prices can be arranged to suit from September to April. (May to August will incur higher costs.) All bookings must be made through RTYC Navigation School (Dick Smith)
For further details contact Dick Smith: Mob: 07721367876
To find our more contact the Royal Temple Yacht Club by email from this page.