As the leading RYA Sailing School in the UK, we deliver quality theoretical (such as the Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course) and practical (such as the Day Skipper Course Combined Theory & Practical) training courses that allow you to learn to sail using the world renowned RYA training scheme.
To use the learn to sail training ladder simply use the table below to establish your existing knowledge to determine which sailing course is best for you.
First steps to learning to sail and becoming a knowledgeable and useful crew member
Basic introduction to navigation and safety which is aimed at users of small day boats and RIBs
Knowledgeable and useful crew member
Theoretical knowledge of basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology
Learn to sail and skipper small yachts in familiar waters by day
Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
Theoretical knowledge of offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage and meteorology
Can begin to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
Has the knowledge and ability to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but not necessarily the experience needed to undertake longer passages.
A Yachtmaster is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from a harboury
Has the theoretical knowledge of astro navigation, ocean meteorology and passage planning to undertake an ocean passage
