Benefits of sailing
Sailing is an exhilarating activity that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. From ancient mariners who traversed the oceans in...
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- Jul 13, 2021
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Super Yacht career training
We will be offering free accommodation with the first 12 bookings reserved and paid for in July, worth £600 12 courses, 12 days , 12...
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- Jun 21, 2021
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Sunshine, Superyachts & Secret Career Opportunities
It’s that time of year again, back to college, university, apprenticeships or the “dead end job” that isn’t going anywhere soon....
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- May 22, 2021
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Safety at Sea is For All
The video below highlights the need for all seafarers, whether experienced or novices to take enormous care when exercising manoeuvres in...
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- May 15, 2021
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Portland Port and Harbour
Portland Port is a thriving commercial port on the Royal (due to its maritime importance to the Crown) Manor of Portland, and as is so...
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- May 15, 2021
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Pre-Purchase Surveys
If you have decided to take the plunge, you may have found your perfect boat and perhaps even put an offer on it – but please be mindful...
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- Apr 23, 2021
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Interview with Nikki our previous student
Great fun catching up with a previous student and seeing how our courses have lead her into some fantastic opportunities. This could be...
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- Apr 22, 2021
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RYA Powerboat level 2
Why I believe you should do your power boat level 2 in Portland Power boat level 2 is a great course to ease yourself into your yacht...
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- Apr 22, 2021
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Smuggling at Church Ope Cove
My favourite place locally, is a hidden beach on Portland called Church Ope Cove, also known as ‘Smugglers Cove’. To get there you take a...
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- Apr 20, 2021
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Dar Młodzieży
This year has been a year for magnificent ships to adorn our horizon. I was fortunate enough to see this three-masted stunner whilst out...
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- Apr 7, 2021
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Breathtaking Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach creates a natural barrier against coastal tides, making it a protective habitat for lots of different plants and wildlife....
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- Apr 6, 2021
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Importance of RYA courses
You may ask yourself why choose an RYA training? The prestigious Royal Yacht Association (RYA) it offers well established across the...
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- Apr 1, 2021
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Sailors Superstition
Lots of people, including sailors are superstitious. Many know not to change a boats name, and we’ve all heard “Red sky at night, sailors...
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- Mar 25, 2021
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The Importance of a Marine Survey
A survey is important when buying a boat even a low-value boat-which is a big step. It is a huge investment, you want to know whether it...
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- Mar 24, 2021
- 1 min
Cruise Ships in lockdown
Lately it has been quite something to see the bulk of huge ships on the skyline of Weymouth and Portland, a sight that has been a rarity...
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- Mar 20, 2021
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Post-lockdown Coastal Exploring
We are delighted to announce that from the 29th March our outdoor RYA training is able to recommence. The last few weeks we have been...
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- Mar 18, 2021
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Exploring the Jurassic Coast
The stunning Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Devon and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, Dorset. The Coast is...
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- Mar 16, 2021
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The power of Clouds
Clouds are fun for spotting shapes, but they can also be useful for weather forecasting, and Sailors can use clouds to stay high and dry....
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- Mar 13, 2021
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Lulworth Cove
When you hear ‘Lulworth’, you may think of the classic racing yacht built in 1920, but Lulworth Cove is a stunning scallop-shaped cove on...
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- Mar 11, 2021
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The Irish Sea
Also known as the Manx Sea, the Irish Sea is about 210km long, 240km wide and is notoriously shallow. Home to many islands – the largest...
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