Courses
We have a range of National Governing Body awards and Qualifications available. We are an RYA (royal yachting association) accredited Training centre and a British canoeing training centre. Take a look at the courses we have to offer below. If you require more information Please give us a call and we will end ever to help.
Foundation Safety and Rescue
The FSRT course is designed for all paddlers, coaches and volunteers irrespective of craft or discipline. You can choose to do this course either bank based or boat based. This is an 8 hour course designed to give you the skills needed to operate safely and deal with emergencies in a sheltered water environment.
Paddle start
The start award teaches you how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; giving you the confidence to progress to making your own choices. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a program that suits what you need. This award recognizes your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment. There are no pre requisites for this award.
Discover
The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, as you become a more skilled and independent paddler. Through this award you will learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling.
Explore
If you want to become independent on the water, go on self-guided adventures and know how to control your craft and stay safe on the water, this is the award for you. If you’ve never been paddling before, it might be worth starting with the Start and Discover awards. In this award you will take ownership of your own decisions and learn to make confidence choices, based on the places you paddle, wind and weather.
Canoe award (old 3 star)
The Canoe Award endorses your skill, judgment and decision making when journeying. You will be confident in planning and undertaking canoe journeys on the water in winds up to and including force 3 taking place on grade 1 rivers with simple eddy lines. Your award is a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with the Progressive Canoe Award.
Sea Kayak award (old 3 star)
you will be confident in planning and undertaking journeys on the sea, in winds up to and including force 3 and/or tides up to 1 Knot, using sea kayaks or sit on tops, in tidal or non-tidal environments, with proficient skills to be in control throughout. Your award should be seen as a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with Coastal Sea Kayak Award holders.
Whitewater award (old 3 star)
You will be confident in planning and undertaking journeys on moving water with proficient skills to be in control throughout. Your award should be seen as a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with Progressive White Water Award holders.
To find out more information or to book about any of these courses email Info@sunmac.org.uk
Powerboat Level 2
The PB2 is a beginner powerboat course, The course is a 2 days. It is designed to develop safe driving and handling skills for short day trips in powerboats. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course covers the theory and practical skills that are needed to be a competent powerboat driver.
You require this course to apply for your ICC certificate to drive powerboats aboard.
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You will learn how to maneuver a small RIB (Rigid inflatable). the syllabus covers the following handling skills. you will take part in 30% theory and 70% practical.
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Launching and recovery
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Boat handling
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Securing to a buoy
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Anchoring
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Man overboard
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Leaving and returning to pontoons
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Basic navigation
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Collision prevention regulations
No prior experience required although participants are required to be at least 12 years old.
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Qualifications:
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certification
Marine Radio SRC Course and Exam
The RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel. This includes both fixed and handheld equipment with and without Digital Selective Calling (DSC).
Training for the VHF Short Range Certificate must be 10 hours in duration and you have to sit an examination by an independent SRC assessor. ​ We meet the minimum 10 hours tuition criteria by sending you a learning pack so you can carry out three hour's self learning before the course.
Throughout the day we will work through a set syllabus and have lots of practice using VHF radios to enable you to use the radio with complete confidence.. We believe that a practical course is essential with hands interactive training.
To find out more information or to book about any of these courses email Info@sunmac.org.uk
Phone: 0191 514 4721 Email: info@sunmac.org.uk