The centre runs practical courses for RYA Powerboat Courses Levels One & Two and for the larger cruising craft the Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate (IWHC). Our major course is the IWHC in which we have successfully trained over 500 students. The training waters, all accessible from the Marina, include the Fosdyke Canal, River Witham, Brayford Pool Lincoln and the River Trent. No previous experience is needed before attending any of these courses and all you will need to bring is waterproof clothing and suitable soft soled shoes. Courses can be carried out in one of the centres craft or, if you prefer, in your own boat providing it has all the necessary licence and insurance requirements.

Lincoln Boat Training Services is also an RYA approved test centre for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). The ICC is required by some European countries for certain categories of pleasure craft for both coastal and inland waterways use. The test is available for either coastal or inland waters both of which can be completed at our centre. Whilst some training will be given during the day of the test some previous boat handling experience and knowledge of regulations, (pilotage and navigation for the coastal endorsement and CEVNI* regulations for the inland endorsement) are required.

We also run a series of RYA Shorebased courses covering Basic Safety & Navigation, Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore, Small Craft First Aid, VHF Radio Short Range Certificate and Diesel Engines. The majority of these courses are held at Lincoln University. See Shorebased Courses page for details.

We can arrange for a diver to inspect your hull or free fouled propellors.

CEVNI* = Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure