Sail Cruising Courses

More dates are available on request. If your preferred dates are not listed, contact Ben or call 01305 564204. Check the booking calendar for current availability.

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 its crew.

Most courses can be taken either on your own or with friends and family, including children provided they meet our minimum age recommendations. There are also flexible options allowing you to do the course in one go or split over several days or weekends.

Our sail cruising courses can also help you progress to the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificates of Competence which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide and can be commercially endorsed for professional skippers and crew.

So whether you’re new to boat ownership, want to charter a yacht on holiday, or to venture further offshore – there’s an RYA course for every level.

Upcoming practical course dates

RYA Day Skipper Practical (Sail)

Course price: Shared cabin: £799 per person. Own cabin: £990 per person total, subject to availability; please enquire before booking.

• 14–18 December 2026
• 18–22 January 2027
• 15–19 February 2027
• 15–19 March 2027
• 19–23 April 2027
• 17–21 May 2027

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Start Yachting Course

Course price: £430

• 5–6 December 2026
• 9–10 January 2027
• 6–7 February 2027
• 6–7 March 2027
• 10–11 April 2027
• 8–9 May 2027

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RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation – Sail

Course price: Shared cabin: £895 per person. Own cabin: £990 per person total, subject to availability; please enquire before booking.

• 23–27 November 2026
• 4–8 January 2027
• 22–26 February 2027
• 29 March 2027 – 2 April 2027
• 26–30 April 2027
• 24–28 May 2027

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation – Sail

Course price: Shared cabin: £898 per person. Own cabin: £990 per person total, subject to availability; please enquire before booking.

• 30 November 2026 – 4 December 2026
• 25–29 January 2027
• 1–5 March 2027
• 5–9 April 2027
• 3–7 May 2027
• 31 May 2027 – 4 June 2027

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RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track Programme – Sail

Course price: £13,500

• 4 January 2027 – 9 April 2027

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RYA Competent Crew Practical Course

Course price: Shared cabin: £799 per person. Own cabin: £990 per person total, subject to availability; please enquire before booking.

• 7–11 December 2026
• 11–15 January 2027
• 8–12 February 2027
• 8–12 March 2027
• 12–16 April 2027
• 10–14 May 2027

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Course information and prerequisites

Course days: 09:00–17:00. Sailing groups have a maximum of four learners, or three on Yachtmaster preparation courses. Competent Crew, Day Skipper Sail and Yachtmaster sail preparation offer an own-cabin option at £990 per person total, subject to availability. Enquire about an own cabin before booking.

• RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Practical Course
• Yachtmaster Fast track course for sail
• RYA / MCA Yachtmaster offshore preparation sail course
• RYA/ MCA Yachtmaster coastal preparation course for sail
• RYA ICC Assessment / Training
• RYA Day Skipper Sailing Practical Course
• RYA Competent Crew
• Start Yachting Course