Services

Handling Tuition 

( As Time allows.... it is getting harder to fit tuition in to be honest! but we have some great recommendations of local able tutors..)

Dave has operated a veriety of Charter boats and helmed various boat during his time with the RNLI and has delivered vessels around the UK.

He has learnt how to help owners get the best from their boats in open water conditions as well as the stressful marina environment. Of course he makes it look easy, he was a natural with a boat and was a helm during his time in the RNLI, having boated all around the uk he has seen most situations inluding when they go wrong and understands, why and what to do about it! Communication, anticipation and preparation are as important as the helmsman skill when leaving or arriving at a berth.

He can show you the best way to approach your berth, in your boat,

in your marina and in a variety of conditions, Showing the crew

exactly what is going on as well to give them a better understanding.

Even experienced owners may pick up a trick or two.

Dave is a marine engineer so teaching the skipper, (some times husband) what to do when the boat stops is common, - we find teaching the crew (often wife) what to do when the husband stops is very valuable!! (position finding, emergency VHF, basic boat handling).

Helping you both enjoy your boating.

Emily Dickens at 11 Yrs was a natural helm