The RYA’s motor cruising programme is for those wanting to start cruising, or to expand their cruising knowledge. It encourages high standards of seamanship and navigation in pursuit of the RYA’s belief that a system of voluntary education is more likely to achieve higher standards of safety than legislation to control and regulate our sport.

Our programme comprises a series of practical courses which are complemented by our navigation courses and other specialist short courses.

You can enjoy them simply to increase your knowledge and confidence, or use them as a progression to the RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide.

Further details of exams can be found in the Certificates of Competence section on the left.

By taking your course at an RYA Recognised Training Centre you can expect to be taught by an experienced, qualified instructor on board a seaworthy boat with a maximum of five trainees. Courses can be taken either onboard a centre’s boat or your own boat.

You can enter our programme at any level, provided that you have the correct level of experience beforehand. Be realistic when assessing your current experience and abilities and, if in doubt, discuss your requirements with your chosen training centre before booking your course.

Please contact us for more information and course dates/fees.

Contact us at: yachtcharter@sailing.co.uk

Commodore Yachting, Gosport Marina, Mumby Road, Gosport, PO12 1AX
Tel: 023 9250 4443 or 07971 290589