Testimonials

“I’d like to let you know about the fantastic week of instruction had with Ric that was in preparation for Yachtmaster Offshore exam earlier this month. His energy and enthusiasm throughout the week was huge and he had a great way of sharing his knowledge and passing on lessons from his own experiences. I’ve learnt loads and feel I’m a much better sailor. This together with the very friendly and helpful staff at the school made the week a real pleasure.”

Nick, Derbyshire 

“I’d just like to say how much I enjoyed the YM Prep course & how much I learnt under the instruction of James last week. He showed incredible commitment and our preparation could not have been better. We had covered everything in the exam and a lot more. I felt completely confident in everything the examiner could have thrown at us. This would not have been the case a week earlier, despite 20 years of sailing experience.”

Paul, Cirencester 

“Sebastien was one of the most effective instructors I have ever come across in any form of sport or development. He was able to put theory into simplistic terms, particularly around trimming sails. I belong to a sailing club where the commodore is 80 and wasn’t able to explain it as effectively as Seb. He was vigilant but not overpowering and got the balance perfectly. He clearly has a passion for sailing and a talent to instruct.”

David, London 

“After arriving early I was looked after by all of the staff there, the friendliness of them all was amazing. All the stops had been pulled out with the food to give me a good choice despite dietary requirements. I cant thank you enough for that. Our skipper, Bernard was an absolute joy to be with. He never stopped smiling and was so eager for us to learn. All the guys on the boat started to work as a team, which in a short space of time is down to Bernard’s teaching ability and his enthusiasm.”

Arthur, Reading 

“I wanted to send a thank you for my Sea Survival course. It reinforced how important it is to be prepared. The time in the pool was immensely beneficial and it certainly gives us an appreciation of the difficulties of survival. I hope I never have to put these skills in practice, but at least I now have a better idea of what to anticipate in such a situation.”

Nicola, New Milton 

“Vicky is an excellent instructor and my husband noticed a great improvement in my confidence when we went out on our own boat recently. The food provided is excellent and plentiful, all in all – a success.”

Frances, Surrey 

“I have just successfully completed the 9 day combined Day Skipper course at Hamble School of Yachting and would like to thank the school and instructors for being both very helpful, patient and thorough throughout the course. I found both instructors very pleasant and very easy people to get on with and it was a pleasure to have had their guidance and be under their instruction. Thank you.”

Andrew, Hampshire 

“Just wanted to say what a great time I had and how pleased I was with the course. Matt, our instructor is one if life’s nice guys and a great communicator. He put a lot of effort into getting the very best from the crew. I feel I have learned more in that week than I could have possibly imagined and Matt has done me, not to mention the sailing fraternity, a great service.”

Peter, Dover