Had a really great experience on the 2-day powerboat course. Richard is an extremely competent instructor. Learning through kind and conscientious demo's it was a pleasure to be on the... read more water and at the helm. We had fabulous weather which certainly added to the overall experience. My confidence has skyrocketed which I'm very grateful for, thank you to Richard and the whole commodore team :)

  Had a great 5 day course with Commodore on the rya competent crew course.

All the people are friendly and professional, cant praise them enough.

Utterly fantastic experience,... read more gives a great amount of confidence.

Hat's off to Andy, brilliant coach, really knows what to say to you to pick you up if you've done something wrong.

You defiantly need to learn to sail in the Solent as opposed to somewhere where the weather is fair.

I utterly hate being on dry land now :(

  Had a great 5 day course with Commodore on the rya competent crew course. All the people are friendly and professional, cant praise them enough. Utterly fantastic experience,... read more gives a great amount of confidence. Hat's off to Andy, brilliant coach, really knows what to say to you to pick you up if you've done something wrong. You defiantly need to learn to sail in the Solent as opposed to somewhere where the weather is fair. I utterly hate being on dry land now :(

  If you want to gain your competent crew or Day Skipper qualification then you should make the Solent your classroom. There you find the fullest range of challenges to test... read more your abilities and if you can gain your ticket then it will stand you well for wherever you choose to sail.. The pre-course admin. was efficient and friendly. We sailed on a Bavaria 38 which understandably was well used as it was a training yacht but clean with good sails and a reliable engine.
Our instructor's skills. were impressive . The exemplary way in which he shaped the course for us in a low key but firm manner cajoling, using good natured humor and taking time to let us make our own mistakes always ready to step in should safety be compromised was a fine example of leadership. At my age (72) I was a little apprehensive of how the course would go but his support was simply excellent and deservedsrecognition. We were 4 DS candidates and one competent crew and each of us was challenged fairly and in a similar way being nudged towards successfully completing the course. Our collective view was very positive. If you are thinking of doing your practical then do use Commodore Yachting in the Solent. You will not regret it. Good luck and best wishes.

  If you want to gain your competent crew or Day Skipper qualification then you should make the Solent your classroom. There you find the fullest range of challenges to test... read more your abilities and if you can gain your ticket then it will stand you well for wherever you choose to sail.. The pre-course admin. was efficient and friendly. We sailed on a Bavaria 38 which understandably was well used as it was a training yacht but clean with good sails and a reliable engine. Our instructor's skills. were impressive . The exemplary way in which he shaped the course for us in a low key but firm manner cajoling, using good natured humor and taking time to let us make our own mistakes always ready to step in should safety be compromised was a fine example of leadership. At my age (72) I was a little apprehensive of how the course would go but his support was simply excellent and deservedsrecognition. We were 4 DS candidates and one competent crew and each of us was challenged fairly and in a similar way being nudged towards successfully completing the course. Our collective view was very positive. If you are thinking of doing your practical then do use Commodore Yachting in the Solent. You will not regret it. Good luck and best wishes.

  Was really happy with my Commodore experience. I had lots of experience but needed the certificate and showing ‘the right way’ to be able to charter. Alice was a great... read more skipper - good balance of explaining and doing and making it engaging. Showed the right way without being precious about it, and getting on with it. Food was good - no shortage of quality food and drink.

  We chartered a yacht for the week. Tom and John could not be more helpful. Great yacht and great support and advice.

  We recently chartered a yacht with Commodore Yachting and from the outset found both Jon, Tom and Joe very friendly and helpful. We had an amazing week sailing with... read more round the Solent with our teenage twins. The yacht, Mayan Star was well equipped and clean - a perfect charter for the week. Thank you Commodore Yachting, we look forward to seeing you again.

  Myself and some pals booked the Mayan Star for a weekend sail what an amazing time.
I have sailed before but most of my mates hadn’t... Jon and Tom... read more were so helpful, and really helped to get us all settled in and up to speed with things. We felt in safe hands.

We had an absolute blast and left agreeing we need to make this an annual boys trip!!!

Thank you guys, see you next summer!

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I can thoroughly recommend Commodore for your course. Richard the instructor was excellent ,... read more explained everything that needed explaining and was chilled out , demonstrated everything very clearly and would leave you to try it yourself and it was no big deal if you got it wrong . He would intervene afterwards to make sure you understood where you went wrong and showed you again until you got it right. Perfect balance of hands on /off , and once out of the constraints of the 10 knots rule out of the harbour he was happy to let us run .
We had a lot of fun and covered everything required and as a bonus the sun was out.
With regards to the equipment, you won't be disappointed. They have a nice rib with a decent 200 V6 outboard on the back . Most schools have something considerably lesser on the horsepower front. This undoubtedly adds to the fun and if it were me id have twin 300's on the back but I guess we can't have everything. She was good enough for 35 Knots flat out.
Commodore were happy to supply all the equipment you need except footwear and were very efficient with the booking /paperwork and the certification and they even managed tea/coffee .
They have use of the marina facilities for the " facilities " and sort you out cheap parking .

I have no hesitation in giving them the full 5 starts and will certainly be back.