Efficient Deck Hand

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Providers 2
Upcoming dates 11
From £690
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

An RYA-approved practical deck skills course for professional yacht crew. Covers essential seamanship, deck work, rope handling, safety, and watch procedures aboard working vessels.

Prerequisites

  • Age: minimum 16 years
  • Comfortable with heights and physical work
  • No formal sea service required for entry

What You'll Learn

  • Rope work and knot tying
  • Sail handling and rigging
  • Cargo securing and deck procedures
  • Safety and emergency drills
  • Navigation watch basics
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
5 days
Typical Cost
£690–750
Issuing Body
RYA
Certificate
RYA Efficient Deck Hand Certificate
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
13 Jul 2026 – 17 Jul 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £690 Book →
20 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £690 Book →
27 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £690 Book →
5 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 South West Maritime Academy Cromhall, United Kingdom £750.00 inc. VAT Book →
1 Mar 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
8 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
15 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
5 Apr 2027 – 9 Apr 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
26 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
5 Jul 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £700 Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

South West Maritime Academy
Cromhall, United Kingdom
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Warsash Maritime School — Solent University
Warsash, United Kingdom
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