Managing Your Centre


Infrastructure RGN B4 B4.1 Introduction


In addition to training vessels and/or equipment, Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) should have a sound infrastructure supporting the delivery of training.


B4.2 Changing and toilet facilities For cruising and inland waterways centres it is recognised that changing and toilet facilities are provided on board. Where shore side facilities are provided, and for all other practical or classroom courses, the conditions below apply.


Toilets with hand-washing facilities should be located within a reasonable walking distance. Course members should not be expected to pay for the use of a public facility.


Separate male and female changing rooms should be provided, with sufficient accommodation for the average number of course members. All facilities provided must be hygienic, tidy and well maintained.


For courses where students or instructors are likely to enter the water, showers should be provided.


Note: Showers may be required due to climate, cleanliness or health (such as areas subject to blue/green algae, Weil’s disease or other waterborne diseases).


B4.3 Disabilities and special needs


The RYA ethos is that everyone should have access to boating to the best of their ability. Every centre should be able to deliver training to students with disabilities or special needs. The nature of the requirements that the centre can cater for depends on the facilities they have available. See the document ‘Guidance on the application of the RYA Equality Policy to RYA training schemes for candidates with disabilities’ for how centres can make reasonable adjustments to training. Contact RYA Training for any further advice.


B4.4 Dry teaching areas


Adequate dry areas ashore should be provided to give shelter in bad/adverse weather and to enable a comfortable environment for shorebased teaching. These areas should be appropriately furnished and equipped for this purpose. For cruising and inland waterways courses, theory teaching will usually be carried out on board.


Issued 21/06/2024. Information correct at time of publication. 34


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