Joining Instructions - MCA Boatmaster Prep

Timing

  • Monday to Thursday 09:15 - 17:00

  • Friday 09:15 - 16:00

Location

Certificates

  • On completion of the course, you will be issued with a You & Sea Boatmaster Prep Course completion certificate.

    (NB. This is not your MCA Boatmasters Licence)

What to Bring

  • Identification, such as a driving licence, passport or Discharge book.

Equipment

  • We provide all equipment for use throughout the course but please do bring any notes/documentation from your current vessel(s), such as SMS.

Whats Included

  • 5 Days of training

  • MCA Certification

  • You & Sea Boatmaster Prep Notes

  • Additional supporting course notes accessed through our student resources site

  • Tea and Coffee

  • Free parking in the marina.

  • Notepad & Pen

What’s not included:

  • Any accommodation requirements

  • Lunch

Accommodation

  • Accommodation is not provided, but there are several hotels and B&Bs in the near vicinity. The closest hotel is The Ardencaple, which can be booked directly or through Booking.com

Food -

  • Tea, coffee and snacks are included, but meals are not. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or there is a shop nearby with takeaway rolls etc. Cafe Rhu in the Marina is open Wednesday - Sunday.

Student Resources

  • Additional Student Resources available to read or download (pending)

Tour boat named 'Cruise Loch Lomond' carrying passengers on the loch surrounded by green hills.
Documents for maritime and coastal operation licensing, including a Marine Coastguard Agency training record book, a MCA Boatmaster qualification guide, and a shipping regulation document.