RYA Courses

The majority of our courses take place whilst sailing in and around the Solent. Yachmaster Prep and Coastal Skippers could find themselves sailing across the other side of the channel in France or the Channel Islands. Our sea school boats are all 8 berth yachts but we only ever have a maximum of five students on board.

Arrival Time: for courses starting on a Saturday night, Friday is our ‘meet and greet night’ giving you a chance to meet your skipper and the rest of the crew. For Monday to Friday courses you can come down on a Sunday evening.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated on board one of our Bavaria yachts for the whole course. We provide pillows and pillowcases but you will need to bring your own sleeping bags and towels.

Meals: for 5 day practical courses you will receive three meals a day. Please bring your own favourite ‘treats’ or shop for them when we go ashore as we cannot cater for everyone’s tastes!
A typical menu for the day might be:
Breakfast -bacon sandwiches or cereal
Lunch - hot pasties and soup
Supper- spaghetti bolognaise

For 9 day courses your evening meal will be provided during the practical aspect of the course. On weekend courses you will purchase your own evening meal shore.

RYA PRACTICAL

We run the full range of RYA Practical courses, from Complete Beginner to Ocean Yachtmaster.

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RYA SHOREBASED

Covering Basic Navigation, Diesel Engine, First Aid to Ocean Yachtmaster.

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RYA MOTOR CRUISING

The RYA’s motor cruising programme is for those wanting to start cruising, or to expand their cruising knowledge.

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