The PSP Southampton Boat Show got off to a very busy start today for Solent based RYA Sailing School Commodore Yachting

  Many people planning to take a RYA course ask me the question ‘ can I miss out Competent Crew and go straight on to Day Skipper?’ My answer is usually a resounding NO! Competent Crew is a fantastic introduction to how to do pretty well everything on a boat apart from being the skipper and undertaking the navigation. You will learn how to handle sails, helm and ropework as well as all the safety aspects of being on board a sailing…

our reporter was satisfied that the RYA course students had been unsuspectingly lured into this dastardly plot

At least 12 different nationalities took part in a Commodore Yachting Start Yachting taster day over the weekend. The intreped sailors were all part of a London social networking group which enables people, including many from overseas, living and working in London to make friends and try new activities. Groups spent 3 hour sessions out on the water trying their hand at helming, trimming sails and manning the winches. For many this was their first experience of yachting and most want to go…

We are offering a special boat show offer of 10% off all rya courses and Solent yacht charter booked during the boat show.