RYA CRUISING COURSES
- 18 years+
- Up to 6 people
- 2 days
- Beginner
Learn the basics of big boat sailing on this RYA Start Yachting weekend course, the perfect introduction to cruising. Discover what it is like to live onboard, and by the end of the weekend you should be familiar with basic steering, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety onboard.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 5 days
- Improver
This course is aimed at beginners and those who want to become an active crew member rather than just a passenger .RYA Coastal Skipper: This course is aimed at aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 5 days
- Improver
Learn to sail on this enjoyable five day cruising course where both the RYA Competent Crew and the RYA Day Skipper courses run alongside each other. This course is aimed at aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 2 days
- Advanced
This exam will include an assessment of your skipper skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS (collision regulations), meteorology and signals.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 5 days
- Advanced
Five-day intensive RYA instructor course on a well-equipped yacht, including all food and accommodation, focusing on teaching techniques, feedback, and course planning to Day Skipper level, requiring personal sleeping bag and RYA handbooks.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 10 days
- Advanced
Elevate your sailing prowess with this comprehensive course: three classroom days, five practical days aboard a well-equipped yacht (meals included), and two final classroom days, covering navigation, safety, skippering, and more.
- 18 years+
- 4 people
- 5 days
- Advanced
This week is for anybody who would like some additional sea time and tuition in preparation for undertaking the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Exam with the content being defined by those on board.
Learn the basics of big boat sailing by taking part in our RYA Start Yachting course, which provides the perfect introduction to cruising. By the end of the weekend, you should be familiar with basic steering, sail handling, ropework, and be aware of safety while on board.
Our selection of courses cover everything from becoming an active crew member to a coastal skipper and yachtmaster, able to undertake more difficult passages by day and night, and handle a yacht in more challenging conditions.
All our qualifications and courses are RYA accredited, recognised and respected all over the world. Find out more about all our courses using the links below. If you require a course that isn’t listed on our website, our skilled instructors will be able to cover it. Contact the team directly on 0300 3003112 or email us on [email protected] to discuss bespoke courses.
Please note that our CRUISING PROGRAMME cannot currently be delivered through the medium of Welsh based on the language capabilities of the freelance skippers that we have access to.