2026 Sailing Course Discount – Save 10%
Learn about save 10% on 2026 sailing courses. Planning your sailing courses or cruises for 2026?
Our course calendar is open for all of 2026, and you can get 10% off our courses, cruises and mile-builders* booked online before 30th June 2026.
Book your 2026 sailing course now and get 10% off with code Spring-Sailing – Just input the code at the check-out to get your discount.
Offer valid: 1st May 2026 – 30th June 2026
*Excludes online courses, RYA Yachtmaster Fastrack, and Sail Around Britain.
Why Sail with Commodore Yachting?
Commodore Yachting makes sailing fun, easy, and affordable. Our course discounts let you learn on the stunning Solent, a top spot for sailing in the UK. Our courses are led by friendly professionals who love sharing their passion. With Solent sailing discounts, you get top-notch training without breaking the bank. We also include things other centres dont – like FREE berthing at all Premier Marinas locations, which will save you £50-80/night in berthing fees!, particularly for save 10% on 2026 sailing courses.
Whether you’re starting out with our RYA Competent Crew course, or progressing to RYA Day Skipper or Yachtmaster, you’ll gain real experience with qualified instructors in a supportive environment.
Book Popular 2026 Courses
All courses below qualify for the 10% discount:
- RYA Competent Crew – Learn the ropes in a safe environment, to become a helpful member of the crew
- RYA Day Skipper Practical – Take charge and skipper with confidence
- RYA Day Skipper Combination – Fast-track theory + practical
- Mile Builder Weekends – Build mileage quickly
- Marina Skills Days – Improve boat handling and docking
- Cruises and holidays
Build Miles Faster – 60nm Passage Trips
Ideal for Yachtmaster preparation or offshore experience.
- 3, 5, and 7-day options
- Structured passages in varied conditions
- Multiple 2026 dates available from March to November
From £399 (3 days)
Use code spring-sailing to save 10%.
What’s Included
- All meals onboard (except first breakfast, last dinner)
- Drinks and snacks
- Safety gear and wet weather kit
- Fuel and marina costs at (Marina berthing fees are covered at Premier Marinas locations only – subject to berth availability)
- Qualified RYA instructors or professional skippers
- Heated cabins for comfort
No hidden extras.
Optional extras – A great way to make your course with us more comfortable
- Single cabin upgrade options
- Add a logbook at checkout
- Accommodation for theory courses
- Overnight stays for Powerboat Level 2
Yacht Charter Options
Prefer to sail your own way?
We offer Solent yacht charter with:
- Bareboat or skippered options
- Flexible dates
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Secure your place today and save 10%.
Use code spring-sailing at checkout.
Or contact us to plan a custom sailing course or trip.
About Sailing with Commodore Yachting
Commodore Yachting has been delivering RYA-accredited sailing courses from Gosport Marina on the Solent since 1999. Over the past 25+ years, our qualified instructors have trained thousands of students in the challenging tidal waters of the South Coast, building genuine sailing competence that transfers to any destination worldwide.
The Solent offers one of the UK’s most rewarding sailing environments. Its complex tides, diverse ports of call, and changeable weather conditions create a proper classroom. Navigating the shipping lanes near Portsmouth Harbour, picking up a mooring in Newtown Creek, planning a passage across to the Isle of Wight — every trip teaches lessons you simply cannot learn in calmer, non-tidal waters. Training here means your skills are tested in real conditions, making you a better, more confident sailor wherever you choose to cruise.
We offer courses from RYA Competent Crew through to Yachtmaster Fast Track. Our all-inclusive pricing covers tuition, accommodation on board our Bavaria yachts, all meals (full English breakfast, lunch, dinner), snacks and soft drinks, wet-weather gear and lifejacket hire, all safety equipment, and free marina berthing at Premier Marinas (worth £50–80 a night). Group sizes are capped at 5 students per course, ensuring you get proper one-to-one attention from your instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need previous experience? A: No. RYA Competent Crew is designed for complete beginners. You’ll learn everything on the course — sail handling, deck work, safety procedures, and living aboard a cruising yacht.
Q: What type of yachts do you use? A: We maintain a modern fleet of Bavaria cruising yachts, 36 to 44 feet, fitted with the latest Raymarine navigation electronics and regularly serviced. Each yacht has multiple cabins, a galley, chart table, and full safety equipment including liferaft and EPIRB.
Q: How many students per course? A: Maximum of 5. This gives you plenty of time at the helm and proper individual attention from your RYA-qualified instructor. Some schools pack 8 or more students onto a boat — we keep our groups small for a reason.
Q: What’s included in the price? A: Everything. Tuition, accommodation, all meals, wet-weather gear, lifejackets, safety equipment, certificate, and marina berthing. No hidden extras. Many schools charge extra for food (£20–40/day), accommodation (£30–50/night), and kit hire (£15–25/day) — we don’t. Our prices are genuinely all-inclusive.
Q: Can I do theory courses online? A: Yes. RYA Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper Theory, and Yachtmaster Theory are all available online through Commodore Yachting. Work through them at your own pace and complete the practical course when you’re ready.
Q: What happens after I qualify? A: You can build experience with our Mile Building weekends, charter yachts from our fleet (available to qualified sailors), or progress to the next RYA level. Many of our students return year after year for advanced courses and cruises.
Why the Solent Is the UK’s Best Training Ground
The Solent is widely regarded as the finest sailing training area in the United Kingdom. The stretch of water between mainland England and the Isle of Wight offers everything a sailor needs to develop genuine competence: strong tides that demand careful planning, busy shipping lanes that teach collision avoidance, a wide variety of ports and anchorages that build pilotage skills, and weather patterns that can change from flat calm to a solid Force 6 in a matter of hours.
Sailors who train in the Solent develop skills that transfer anywhere in the world. The tidal planning you learn here prepares you for cruising the Channel Islands, the coast of Brittany, or the deep waters of the Atlantic. The IRPCS knowledge you practise daily in the Solent’s traffic keeps you safe in any shipping lane worldwide. The weather interpretation you master in these changeable conditions makes you a more confident and capable navigator wherever you sail.
Our base at Gosport Marina puts you right in the middle of it all. Within minutes of casting off, you’re sailing in the Solent with Portsmouth Harbour, Spithead, and the approaches to the Isle of Wight all within easy reach. Gosport itself is well served by road and rail, and we recommend familiarising yourself with our joining instructions before your course starts.
Our Fleet and Facilities
Commodore Yachting operates a modern fleet of Bavaria cruising yachts, ranging from 36 to 44 feet in length. Each yacht is fitted with Raymarine chart plotters, autopilot, VHF radio, and full safety equipment including liferaft, fire extinguishers, and EPIRB. Our yachts are serviced annually and undergo rigorous safety inspections. Recent upgrades include new sails from Hyde Sails, new sprayhoods and stack-packs from Tecsew in Lee-on-Solent, and engine upgrades including the latest Volvo Penta D1-30 engines.
Our maintenance team works year-round to keep the fleet in peak condition. All lifejackets are serviced annually to manufacturers’ standards by factory-trained technicians. Our marina berths at Premier Gosport Marina give us direct access to the Solent and include free berthing for our students — a benefit worth £50–80 per night that most other schools don’t offer.
In addition to our yachts, we provide full sets of Henri-Lloyd or similar quality wet-weather gear, Baltic automatic lifejackets with sprayhoods and lights, and all safety equipment free of charge. We also stock the boats with generous provisions — all meals, snacks, and soft drinks are included, so you can focus on sailing rather than worrying about catering.
About the Author
Scott Drinkwater is the IT Manager at Commodore Yachting, one of the South Coast’s leading RYA-accredited training centres. Scott manages the school’s online systems, course booking platform, and digital learning resources, ensuring students have seamless access to training information and services.
For official information on RYA training standards, course content, and certification, visit the Royal Yachting Association website at rya.org.uk.
Get in Touch and Save 10% on 2026 sailing courses
Ready to start your sailing journey? Contact the Commodore Yachting team on 023 9250 4443 or visit commodore-yachting.com to browse courses and book your place. You can also follow us on social media for the latest news, course availability, and special offers. Our friendly team will help you find the right course for your experience level and sailing goals — whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced skipper looking to take the next step.
About Sailing with Commodore Yachting
Commodore Yachting has been delivering RYA-accredited sailing courses from Gosport Marina on the Solent since 1999. Over the past 25+ years, our qualified instructors have trained thousands of students in the challenging tidal waters of the South Coast, building genuine sailing competence that transfers to any destination worldwide.
The Solent offers one of the UK’s most rewarding sailing environments. Its complex tides, diverse ports of call, and changeable weather conditions create a proper classroom. Navigating the shipping lanes near Portsmouth Harbour, picking up a mooring in Newtown Creek, planning a passage across to the Isle of Wight — every trip teaches lessons you simply cannot learn in calmer, non-tidal waters. Training here means your skills are tested in real conditions, making you a better, more confident sailor wherever you choose to cruise.
We offer courses from RYA Competent Crew through to Yachtmaster Fast Track. Our all-inclusive pricing covers tuition, accommodation on board our Bavaria yachts, all meals (full English breakfast, lunch, dinner), snacks and soft drinks, wet-weather gear and lifejacket hire, all safety equipment, and free marina berthing at Premier Marinas (worth £50–80 a night). Group sizes are capped at 5 students per course, ensuring you get proper one-to-one attention from your instructor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need previous experience? A: No. RYA Competent Crew is designed for complete beginners. You’ll learn everything on the course — sail handling, deck work, safety procedures, and living aboard a cruising yacht.
Q: What type of yachts do you use? A: We maintain a modern fleet of Bavaria cruising yachts, 36 to 44 feet, fitted with the latest Raymarine navigation electronics and regularly serviced. Each yacht has multiple cabins, a galley, chart table, and full safety equipment including liferaft and EPIRB.
Q: How many students per course? A: Maximum of 5. This gives you plenty of time at the helm and proper individual attention from your RYA-qualified instructor. Some schools pack 8 or more students onto a boat — we keep our groups small for a reason.
Q: What’s included in the price? A: Everything. Tuition, accommodation, all meals, wet-weather gear, lifejackets, safety equipment, certificate, and marina berthing. No hidden extras. Many schools charge extra for food (£20–40/day), accommodation (£30–50/night), and kit hire (£15–25/day) — we don’t. Our prices are genuinely all-inclusive.
Q: Can I do theory courses online? A: Yes. RYA Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper Theory, and Yachtmaster Theory are all available online through Commodore Yachting. Work through them at your own pace and complete the practical course when you’re ready.
Q: What happens after I qualify? A: You can build experience with our Mile Building weekends, charter yachts from our fleet (available to qualified sailors), or progress to the next RYA level. Many of our students return year after year for advanced courses and cruises.
Why the Solent Is the UK’s Best Training Ground
The Solent is widely regarded as the finest sailing training area in the United Kingdom. The stretch of water between mainland England and the Isle of Wight offers everything a sailor needs to develop genuine competence: strong tides that demand careful planning, busy shipping lanes that teach collision avoidance, a wide variety of ports and anchorages that build pilotage skills, and weather patterns that can change from flat calm to a solid Force 6 in a matter of hours.
Sailors who train in the Solent develop skills that transfer anywhere in the world. The tidal planning you learn here prepares you for cruising the Channel Islands, the coast of Brittany, or the deep waters of the Atlantic. The IRPCS knowledge you practise daily in the Solent’s traffic keeps you safe in any shipping lane worldwide. The weather interpretation you master in these changeable conditions makes you a more confident and capable navigator wherever you sail.
Our base at Gosport Marina puts you right in the middle of it all. Within minutes of casting off, you’re sailing in the Solent with Portsmouth Harbour, Spithead, and the approaches to the Isle of Wight all within easy reach. Gosport itself is well served by road and rail, and we recommend familiarising yourself with our joining instructions before your course starts.
Our Fleet and Facilities
Commodore Yachting operates a modern fleet of Bavaria cruising yachts, ranging from 36 to 44 feet in length. Each yacht is fitted with Raymarine chart plotters, autopilot, VHF radio, and full safety equipment including liferaft, fire extinguishers, and EPIRB. Our yachts are serviced annually and undergo rigorous safety inspections. Recent upgrades include new sails from Hyde Sails, new sprayhoods and stack-packs from Tecsew in Lee-on-Solent, and engine upgrades including the latest Volvo Penta D1-30 engines.
Our maintenance team works year-round to keep the fleet in peak condition. All lifejackets are serviced annually to manufacturers’ standards by factory-trained technicians. Our marina berths at Premier Gosport Marina give us direct access to the Solent and include free berthing for our students — a benefit worth £50–80 per night that most other schools don’t offer.
In addition to our yachts, we provide full sets of Henri-Lloyd or similar quality wet-weather gear, Baltic automatic lifejackets with sprayhoods and lights, and all safety equipment free of charge. We also stock the boats with generous provisions — all meals, snacks, and soft drinks are included, so you can focus on sailing rather than worrying about catering.
About the Author
Scott Drinkwater is the IT Manager at Commodore Yachting, one of the South Coast’s leading RYA-accredited training centres. Scott manages the school’s online systems, course booking platform, and digital learning resources, ensuring students have seamless access to training information and services.
For official information on RYA training standards, course content, and certification, visit the Royal Yachting Association website at rya.org.uk.
Get in Touch and Save 10% on 2026 sailing courses
Ready to start your sailing journey? Contact the Commodore Yachting team on 023 9250 4443 or visit commodore-yachting.com to browse courses and book your place. You can also follow us on social media for the latest news, course availability, and special offers. Our friendly team will help you find the right course for your experience level and sailing goals — whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced skipper looking to take the next step.
About the Author
This guide was written by Tom, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor and owner of Commodore Yachting. With over 15 years of Solent training experience, Tom has taught hundreds of students from complete beginners through to Yachtmaster level. Based at Premier Gosport Marina, our team is dedicated to providing the highest standard of RYA training on the South Coast.
