RYA Sailing & Powerboat Courses
Stepping into the world of sailing for the first time is exciting and exhilarating. The courses in the RYA Yachtmaster training scheme will help you learn to sail and build confidence, become a useful crew member and even learn how to skipper a sailing yacht and manage it's crew.
A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
A hands-on course for anyone interested in becoming a useful crew member. This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails and assist in all the day to day routines.
A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. This course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage boat handling seamanship and navigation.
Advanced skippering techniques for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor.
A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
A hands-on course for anyone interested in becoming a useful crew member. This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails and assist in all the day to day routines.
A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. This course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage boat handling seamanship and navigation.
Advanced skippering techniques for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor.
RYA Specialist Short Courses and Qualifications
RYA Marine Radio (SRC)
A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio.
RYA Radar
Radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance.
RYA Essential Navigation
A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating.
RYA Diesel Engine
This course to help you solve diesel engine failure and the ability to prevent breakdown at sea.