Plymouth's multi-accredited maritime training centre delivering RYA, MCA and STCW qualifications — from powerboat and VHF to Yachtmaster and superyacht career pathways.
Book direct →SeaRegs Training is one of the south-west's most comprehensive maritime training providers, operating from Turnchapel Wharf in Plymouth with additional Scottish centres. The school holds MCA Approved status and RYA Recognised Training Centre accreditation, covering everything from entry-level powerboat and VHF radio courses through to professional MCA Yachtmaster, Master 200/500/3000 and STCW qualifications.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and certified to ISO 9001:2015, SeaRegs has built a strong reputation for structured, professionally delivered maritime education. The school also holds accreditations from SQA, Lantra and Highfield, enabling a wide range of safety, handling and superyacht career courses alongside its core RYA and MCA syllabus.
Whether you are a beginner looking for an RYA Powerboat Level 2 or an experienced mariner working towards an MCA Efficient Deck Hand certificate or HELM Operational qualification, SeaRegs' online booking portal makes it straightforward to find upcoming dates and secure your place.
RYA Powerboat Level 1 (1 day), Level 2 (2 days), Intermediate (2 days) and Advanced (3 days), run from Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth and SeaRegs' Scottish centres. All bookable through the Arlo portal.
Book on SeaRegs →Personal Watercraft (PWC) and RIB handling courses covering safe operation and manoeuvring skills. Check the Arlo portal for current dates and pricing.
Book on SeaRegs →RYA Yachtmaster and MCA Officer of the Watch preparation, supporting candidates on the path to professional certification. Check the Arlo portal for scheduled dates.
Book on SeaRegs →Five-day MCA Master 200 / Boatmaster (BML) preparation course, bookable via the Arlo portal. Designed for commercial vessel operators working within 200, 500 or 3,000 gross tonnes.
Book on SeaRegs →RYA Day Skipper Theory and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Theory shorebased navigation courses, covering chart work, meteorology, passage planning and the IRPCS.
Book on SeaRegs →RYA VHF Short Range Certificate (SRC) marine radio course, available classroom-based or online. The SRC is required by UK law for anyone who operates a DSC marine radio on a UK-registered vessel.
Book on SeaRegs →Medical fitness certificates (ENG1), Medical First Aid (MFA) and Medical Care at Sea courses for professional mariners seeking MCA certification. Check the portal for upcoming dates.
Book on SeaRegs →Five-day MCA Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course — the standard entry qualification for crew joining commercial vessels and superyachts. Bookable via the Arlo portal.
Book on SeaRegs →Three-day STCW HELM (Human Element Leadership and Management) Operational certificate. Required for those serving as officer of the watch on vessels of 500 GT or more.
Book on SeaRegs →MCA Stability assessment course with multiple dates available across the year. An essential module for candidates working towards MCA Boatmaster and commercial vessel certification.
Book on SeaRegs →MCA Boatmaster Fire Safety course with regular dates across summer and autumn. A compulsory module for holders and applicants of MCA Boatmaster Licences.
Book on SeaRegs →Highfield-accredited Level 2 award covering safe moving and handling practices — relevant to maritime crew working aboard vessels where manual handling is a routine operational requirement.
Book on SeaRegs →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with SeaRegs Training before booking.
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View options →Exeter Airport (EXT) — approximately 45 miles (78 km) northeast of Plymouth city centre — is the nearest international airport. By taxi: approximately 50–55 minutes, fixed-price transfers from around £95 one way. By public transport: bus to Exeter St Davids railway station then GWR train to Plymouth — around 1.5–2 hours total. Newquay Airport (NQY) is an alternative approximately 86 km to the southwest but has fewer international routes.
Plymouth Railway Station is in the city centre, approximately 1 mile from the ferry terminal. Served by Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry. Direct GWR services to London Paddington in approximately 3 hours (fastest); CrossCountry connects to Birmingham, the North, and Scotland. Around 20 GWR departures per day to London.
Millbay Ferry Port (Brittany Ferries terminal) is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the city centre and 5 minutes by taxi from Plymouth station. Brittany Ferries operates routes to Roscoff (France), St Malo (France) and Santander (Spain), with up to 10 sailings per week. Crossing times range from approximately 6 hours (Roscoff) to 20+ hours (Santander overnight).
Brittany Ferries →Plymouth is reached via the A38 Devon Expressway from Exeter (junction with M5) — approximately 45 miles from Exeter, 220 miles from London (roughly 3.5–4 hours via M4/A303 or M4/M5/A38). Plentiful city centre NCP and council car parks are available, and park-and-ride options operate from the outskirts.
Open in Maps →Plymouth is a major port city in Devon with strong rail, road and international ferry links. Exeter Airport (EXT) is the nearest international airport but is not particularly close — travellers from London may find the direct train from Paddington more convenient than flying. Bristol Airport (BRS, ~100 miles) handles more international routes if needed.