RYA Inland Waterways Crew Course

This one or two day course runs from 09.30 - 17.00hrs and may be taken, weekdays, by arrangement, at a mutually convenient time either on your own craft at your own mooring or using one of our craft at the School.

Course Structure

The RYA Inland Waterways Crew Course (IWCC) is aimed at the novice wishing to learn more about how to be a useful and competent crew on board a motor boat cruising the inland waterways. It is suitable for those with little or no previous experience of the semi-displacement and displacement craft typically used on our rivers and canals. All aspects of crewing including safety, deckwork, lock operations, ropework, dealing with emergencies, basic boat handling and care of the environment are covered. The IWCC is suitable for those on board motor cruisers, narrowboats, widebeams or barges cruising the network of inland waterways both in the UK and abroad. The Inland Waters Crew Course usually involves one or two days training with continuous assessment, with the emphasis on safety and enjoyment.

Useful Information

Accommodation is available at the onsite hotel at preferential rates. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are also available onsite in our restaurant and COSTA.

Our classroom is easy to find from both the M4 and M40 by car. Public mainline railway stations are located in nearby Maidenhead or High Wycombe and we are only 35 minutes from London/Heathrow Airport