Safe Haven Training
Welcome!
Safe Haven Training is an RYA RTC (Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Center). It provides training courses;
- RYA Powerboat 1 and 2 course
- Powerboat mile builders and Powerboat MOB days
- VHF Marine Radio/ SRC (Short Range Certificate) day course with exam (most chosen) at the end or RYA SRC online course with exam on appointment
- RYA First Aid
- RYA CEVNI online exam
- RYA Diesel engine
- 12 volt boat electric course
- Stop the Bleeding safe a life course (according to the method of VU Medical Center), at request only (it is standerd part of the RYA First Aid course).
- Several Dutch only courses (Klein Vaarbewijs 1 & 2, Marcom B practical exam training), only visible in the Dutch version of this website
Also take a look at the facebook page, you will find regular updates and useful information for previous students.
The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) is the British national body for water-sports training and strives for a high professional standard in the RYA courses. Safe Haven Training undergoes yearly inspections by an RYA inspector which safeguards that material, procedures and courses complies with the high RYA standards. It is the most international recognised institute for water sport training.
For Dutch only courses we use teaching material and online training facilities of Vaarbewijsopleidingen.
Safe Haven Training uses professional equipment for all courses provided. Safe Haven Training strives for the best possible equipment, not to comply with just the minimum required. Safety & Quality are first, no concessions are made and these matters. We use a lot of equipment where possible (Marine VHF, EPIRB, SART, PLB, AIS MOB, GMDSS portofoons, antennas, stretchers, smoke escape masks, First Aid equipment, medical oxygen equipment, advanced CPR mannequins, MOB mannequin etc), this to provide an experience which is as close to reality. You learn and remember better seeing and touching and where possible using the equipment.
This is not the most commercial website in the Netherlands, we know. Preference has been given to as clear as possible, honest and complete information. The pictures (self made or by students) of the location, boat, materials etc. is as it is. No fancy pictures of things that are not there, no pictures of materials which we do not have, no views which do not exist in reality. No pictures of boating areas where you will not come. Also we do not mention unrealistic required selfstudy hours before a course, to push our sales. Generally said what you see is what you get and often more materials are available than visible in the pictures.
Powerboat courses; for the courses a 7 meter XS RIB with a 200 HP Mercury outboard engine is used. The boat is category B build (up to force 8 with 4 meter high waves) and is equipped with a wide range of safety equipment that supersedes the Dutch and RYA requirements.
For the VHF Marine radio courses 12 ICOM training radios are used. In 1 day you can pass the assessment and can gain certification which is also recognised by the Dutch authorities.
safety instructions for all students!! |
– No running at all times (we are at a working harbour, we are never in a hurry,be carefull) |
– We are locted at a working harbour, look out and stay clear from dangers like crane, forklift, trailer etc, be safe! |
– Do not park your car at the yard of the harbour or infront af the gate into the harbour. |
– Do not go on the docks without wearing a life jacket |
– Listen to (and follow) the safety brief and instructions of the instructor |
– Do not lean or push against the diesel engines in the classroom |
– Sitting on chairs with wheels, only sit in the middle not on the edges, you could fall! |
– For Diesel course, wear safety shoes with steal noses |
– For Diesel course, do not open more then 2 drawers of the toolboxes at the same time, very heavy they could fall over. |
– For Diesel course Do not lift engines higher then 40 centimeters |
– Powerboat in case of a course in the power boat; always wear the life jacket, hold on to a metal frame with at least 1 hand, bend the knees (shock absorbing) waves and during higher speed manoeuvres, warn other before tuning and speed changes |
– Powerboat follow the clothing advice to prevent hypothermia or sunburn |
– First Aid course, there are pictures, videos and facts that could be disturbing for some |
ESG (Environmental Social Governance)
Generally spoken we try to do more good than harm. We try to reduce our CO2 footprint, calculate our CO2 and one compensate this by buying trees. We support the KNRM Huizen with a structural financial donation. Are you? They really need all the help they can get! More ESG details are visible at the ESG page on the website .
The location in Huizen is Corona proof
- A Swiss IQ air purifier with amongst others an HyperHEPA 12/13 filter of hospital quality which can even remove corona aerosols if present (in fact the air in the classroom is now cleaner than the air outside !)
- Each students has personal equipment for the course (for example VHF training , personal CPR mannequin, First Aid bandages etc.)
Terms and Conditions (without small print), course content and realistic required preparation times for students is provided on this website.
Payment, the booking system includes a payment system. We do not accept creditcards due to the high costs. We included a banktransfer possibility for foreign clients, however payment must be executed/ done directly on the booking date. Any payment later and the booking will be rejected. Bad experience in the past led to this situation (setting payment later than the course date and canceling payment after the course).
Take a look at the site and you are welcome to book a training course!