RYA Training Courses

Learn life-saving skills from those who use them.

Tees River Rescue is proud to be an approved RYA (Royal Yachting Association) training centre, offering nationally recognised courses delivered by experienced instructors.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh vital skills, our training is designed to be practical, hands-on, and engaging, with a focus on safety, confidence, and competence on and around the water.

Our Available Courses:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2
  A two-day course covering the essentials of boat handling, safety, and seamanship. Ideal for beginners or those looking to qualify for work, pleasure or volunteering on the water.
• RYA First Aid
  A one-day course focused on first aid in marine and remote settings. Includes CPR, cold water shock, drowning, and casualty care afloat — all tailored to real maritime scenarios.
• RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC)
  This VHF radio course is essential for anyone operating marine radios. Learn how to make emergency calls, routine communications, and use DSC functions with confidence.

All courses are run from our operational base and taught by qualified instructors with active experience in rescue and emergency response. You’ll gain not just a certificate, but real-world insight from those who serve our rivers and waterways.

Interested?

You can view our current courses below (or click here to load the page in a new window), or contact us for more dates. Email [email protected].