RYA Start Yachting
The RYA Start Yachting practical sailing training course is a gentle yet exciting and informative two day introduction in learning to sail for complete beginners with no prior experience to the world of sailing.
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RYA Competent Crew Sail
The perfect sailing course for beginners all over the UK, the five day RYA Competent Crew practical course will give you the best building blocks to start your sailing journey with.
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What to expect on your RYA competent crew course in the Solent
Our RYA competent crew course runs over five days, based at Gosport Marina on the Solent. You will join one of our Bavaria yachts alongside a maximum of four other students and an RYA instructor. There is no previous experience required — just a willingness to learn and a sense of adventure.
Day one covers safety briefing, parts of the yacht, and basic ropework. You will learn how to handle mooring lines, raise and lower sails, and steer the yacht under instruction. By day two, most students are handling the helm in open water, tacking and gybing with growing confidence.
The Solent is the ideal classroom for the RYA competent crew course. Tidal flows around the Isle of Wight, busy shipping channels near Portsmouth, and sheltered waters in Chichester Harbour all feature during the week. You get real sailing conditions — wind, tide, and traffic you have to work around.
Accommodation is liveaboard on the yacht at Gosport Marina. Each evening you help with meal preparation, boat checks, and planning the next days sailing. That is where the learning sticks — talking through the days decisions over dinner.
By the final day, you will have logged over 100 sea miles and be able to take a watch as a capable crew member. The RYA competent crew certificate is valid worldwide and is the first step toward your RYA Day Skipper and ultimately Yachtmaster qualifications.
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RYA Powerboat Level 2
The perfect introduction to Powerboats & Ribs, the two day RYA Powerboat Level 2 practical powerboat course will give you the best building blocks to kick-off your powerboat adventure from!
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course! You can easily browse upcoming availability—simply select a specific highlighted date to see which courses are running, or search within a date range to find what fits your schedule.
Whether you’re planning ahead or looking for a last-minute adventure, our calendar makes it straightforward to find the perfect start date. Don’t forget you can spread the cost via invoice. Give us a call or email to talk about this option.
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