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RYA DIESEL ENGINE MAINTENANCE COURSE
 
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Prior experience required : None
Minimum age : None
Duration : 1 day
Number of students : Minimum 3 / Maximum 6

The course is presented at our office based in Club Mykonos Private Resort in Langebaan.

The course aims to give students an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine to enable them to take simple measurements for preventing mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support.

Who is it for?

Any person going to sea on a small boat equipped with a diesel engine will find the course useful. The course will also benefit those seeking work in the Mega Yachting Industry.

Ability after course

The student will be able to make simple repairs and do basic maintenance on a marine diesel engine.

Syllabus

The course content is as follows:

  1. Introduction
    • Principles of the diesel engine
  1. The four-stroke cycle
    • Naturally aspirated engines
    • Turbocharging
    • Intercooling/aftercooling
  1. The fuel system
    • The basic system
    • The tank
    • The water-separating pre-filter
    • Fuel lift pump

(Source: Royal Yachting Association Syllabus and Logbook G15/10)

Qualification obtained

RYA Diesel Engine Certificate

Course dates

The course is presented throughout the year. Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.

Course material

Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:

  • RYA Course Manual
  • Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
  • Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-shirt

Our training includes the following:

  • Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
  • Stationary (on loan)
  • Pocket calculators (on loan)

Food

Coffee, Tea, Sugar and Milk are supplied during the day.

Course fees

Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.

What to bring along

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Suitable clothing – layers are always a good idea
  • Gloves (optional) - can be purchased from us
  • Socks
  • Sailing or soft light-soled shoes – can be purchased from us
  • Sleeping bags
  • Sun cream, hat, towels, toiletries
  • Weather proof jacket / foul weather gear – we can provide foul weather gear on loan for free
  • Extra money for food & beverages – cooking on board the yacht is encouraged for the experience and to help stretch your budget

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Light lunches during theory modules
  • Booklets supplied on loan for RYA Competent Crew course
  • Charts & navigation equipment on loan - can be purchased from us
  • Course completion certificates
  • Sheets & pillows
  • Full galley
  • Cleaning products
  • Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
  • Foul weather gear on loan for practical courses
      
Transport
National and some international flights land at Cape Town International Airport. The airport is approximately an hour’s drive from our office in Langebaan.

Car rentals from airport/Cape Town

There are drop-off points for the following rental car companies in Langebaan:

Avis
  • Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 2807
Europcar
  • Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 1006

Airport transfers

Cape Shuttles
  • Contact person: Bill Spurling
  • Contact number: +27 (0)82 677 4672
  • E-mail address: bilros@telkomsa.net

ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS

If the need be, we can assist you in making arrangements to meet your transport and alternative accommodation needs. We make use of a registered shuttle service between Cape Town and Langebaan.

EVENING BEFORE COURSE STARTS (only by prior arrangement)

We can meet you the day before your course starts between 17:00 and 18:00 at our office. Please make arrangements with our office prior to your arrival.

THE MORNING THE COURSE STARTS

Please meet us at the Atlantic Yachting Office at the Club Mykonos Marina, Agora Square at 08:30. After the first day theory courses will commence at 08:30am and finish by 17:00.

    
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Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable, totally enjoyable experience that will remain with you for the rest of your life. We guarantee you first class training and experience with all our courses

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