The RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Course will tell you how to navigate around our canals and rivers, while having lots of fun in the process and achieving a certificate at the end. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12, this course usually takes about two days and you don't need your own boat.
Family courses
If you're planning on going away as a family then consider taking an Inland Waterways Crew course. While parents can take their Helmsman course, younger members of the family (aged eight and over) don't have to miss out as they can take the Inland Waterways Crew course at the same time. This will encourage family learning and give everyone on board a role to help the helm.
Taking an RYA course will do more than simply make you a safer, happier boater. Once you've got your Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate, you'll have access to a range of discounts on boat hire. For more information on available courses visit the RYA website.
