Emsworth School of Navigation
Emsworth School of Navigation is an MCA and RYA accredited training centre offering a range of shorebased courses for people who wish to develop a career in the marine industry.
Our highly professional instructors have a wealth of experience in their field and pride themselves in providing training in an approachable and friendly manner to ensure that all students get the tuition they need to achieve their aims.
We are based in Emsworth, Hampshire and have very good transport links by road, train and air. Southampton and Gatwick Airports are only just over an hour away from Emsworth.
MCA Engineering Courses
MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1) - this 5 day course is seen as the first rung on the engineering ladder for those with no formal marine engineering experience and is an ideal introduction for those who wish to improve and enhance their employment prospects in the various aspects of the marine industry. It is a very hands on practical course where students work on a variety of marine engines.
MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) - The MCA have recently introduced a new course, MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) as part of the small vessel engineer training programme. This new scheme is designed so that engineering qualifications will be transferrable between different industry sectors (yachts, workboats, tugs, fishing vessels etc) and will no longer have offshore limits.
RYA Courses
We also offer RYA training including RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory for those who are progressiong towards the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Qualification as well as the one day RYA VHF SRC Radio Course, RYA Radar and RYA 1st Aid Course.
STCW Training Centers
Emsworth School of Navigation have their training center located in Emsworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Terms and Conditions
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Customer Reviews
Emsworth School of Navigation reviews as published on Google:
Tamlynne Chapman
Karen was a brilliant teacher! She brought the Day skipper content to life and thoroughly set us up for success!
Sarah Powel
Thank you Karen for an amazing course. I have learnt so much and was so pleased to pass my RYA Day Skipper Theory. The course was really well and clearly presented, with opportunity to ask questions and be interactive. It was really enjoyable.
I can't recommend Karen highly enough and would recommend anyone taking their theory course to book with Karen at Emsworth School of Navigation.
Thank you again
SarahAlex McCallum
Great establishment and highly knowledgable staff. Loads of tools and equipment to learn with. An all round great experience and highly recommend doing the AECs with Emsworth.
Jen Oliver
Thoroughly enjoyed the Day skipper course I have just recently completed at Emsworth Nav school. Karen is an excellent teacher and made the course enjoyable and fun. Without Karen’s calm, patient and encouraging manner, I probably wouldn’t have achieved this qualification so a huge thank you to her. I would definitely recommend the course.
Camille Bedouin
I did both my AEC 1 and 2 at this school and it was great. Karen is super helpful, responsive and very accommodating! The course instructor was great, explained things in details and kept it fun and entertaining. They have a lot of available gear to do practical exercises on. Would highly recommend!
Eduard de Waal
I did the 5-day day skipper theory course over 3 weekends - Karen was very accommodating and an excellent teacher. I'll be back for more.
Hamish griffiths
Simply the Best. I have spent the last five years working my way though the RYA Yachtmaster scheme and Karen Dorontic of Emsworth School of Navigation has been a huge source of support and inspiration throughout. Karen is an expert and fun teacher, has a background full of "on the water" sailing instruction and professional service experience and has given a huge amount of thought and effort into establishing an absolutely first-class training centre. To give an example, the "RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster theory course" which Karen provides is so good I did it twice. There is a goldmine there waiting for you! (My favourite moment the last time I attended was when one candidate turned up 30 minutes late on the first day when we were well into the first topic. When Karen asked him to explain himself he said "I'm afraid I got lost". She said "That's the worst excuse ever for being late for a navigation course"). If you're even thinking of going to sea in charge of anything bigger than a dinghy I urge you get along to Emsworth. It will be a revelation and will help to keep you (all) safe. Good luck! Hamish - RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, RYA Cruising Instructor.
Natasha Brown
Recently did my AEC 1 & 2 here, highly recommend, very knowledgeable instructor
Alessandro Ciaglia
I've got more experiences with Emsworth School of Navigation courses.
Very professional and friendly.
Thanks for everything.Stuart McCulloch
I completed my Yachtmaster theory with Karen at Emsworth Navigation. It was a 6 day course from Sunday to Friday. Karen has a real passion for the subject and those little pearls of wisdom made it so much easier. Highly recommended
Julia Toms
I recently completed the RYA VHF course and was very impressed. The instruction was clear and concise, simplifying complex topics effectively.
The course content was comprehensive and informative, covering all necessary aspects of VHF operation thoroughly. I finished the course feeling confident in my VHF communication skills.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking to improve their VHF radio skills.Duncan Moulton
I recently did the RYA Yachtmaster Theory and Diesel Engine courses with ESN and was extremely impressed. Karen was very responsive and informative with the admin, and during the yachtmaster course she met the diverse learning needs of the group with great skill, patience and humour. The Diesel course with Les Cox was similar in leaving me feeling I had taken a significant step up in my knowledge and confidence. Highly recommended!
Guy Boyd
Karen is clearly a highly experienced and credible sailor, and an excellent instructor, and this makes for a superb learning experience.
She managed to achieve a perfect balance of task-tension (to cover the extensive YM Coastal Theory content in the allotted time) and caring, collegial coaching support (to stop us freaking out when it all got a bit tense) with the outcome that we all made the grade at the first attempt.
Thank you Karen - I'll be back soon for my First Aid course!Robert Stones
Calm, knowledgeable and a great trainer, Karen dragged me forward on this course and got me a pass. Nowhere better than Emsworth School of Navigation
Rowland Hinxman
The VHF course I did today was very well done, with a lot more interest than expected. Good quality teaching.
Tom Harry
My AEC 1 and AEC 2 courses were excellently delivered by a great instructor. Learnt alot and lots of practical of back up the theory. Very useful and wise investment.
Jules Watt
I have enjoyed and taken part in two courses now at this school and thoroughly enjoyed them and came away with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the subject.
100% recommend Emsworth School and already looking for my next course in the very comprehensive menu of courses available.Alex Thompson
thank you to Karen and her team, it was all very excellent. a fantastic school in a charming location. best wishes Alexander
Philip Pearson
Thoroughly enjoyed this course (AEC Level 2), a good stepping stone for furthering a career in the marine engineering industry. The instructor we had was very professional and made the course enjoyable as well as informative. The admin was good and the training aids were good for the course, things will be improved even further when they move to bigger premises. I will look forward to training with them in the future.
Brian O'Sullivan
Well run and professional, thanks Karen.
James Moon
I did (and passed) my one day VHF course and exam at Emsworth School of Navigation. The teaching was at just the right level for our group, focussing not just on the required elements, but useful real world tips as well (with plenty of opportunities to ask questions). Would highly recommend.
modalsounding
VHF SRC radio. Great course! Instructor highly experienced, knowledgeable and helpful. Good venue for learning and clear arrangements beforehand by Emsworth School of Navigation. Nice cafe nearby. Will recommend..
Giles Paddison
Karen is absolutely the best teacher on the planet! I cannot praise the business highly enough, the patience shown by Karen and the team in teaching me knew no limits!
Courses
- Superyachts - Engine
- MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)
- MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2)