RYA Day Skipper Theory
Ready to take the helm? The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is the UK’s most popular pathway to skippering your own yacht. Whether you’re looking to charter in the Solent, explore the South Coast, or plan adventures overseas, this 5-day course delivers essential navigation, safety, and passage-planning skills—all in a friendly, small-group setting at our Premier Marina Gosport base.
No minimum age (under-16s accompanied by an adult). Some sailing experience helpful but not essential.
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Day Skipper Theory course!
How to Book
Once you’ve found your ideal dates, you can secure your place with just a 30% deposit. We understand life can throw up the occasional choppy waters, so instalment payments are available to spread the payment out before your course—just get in touch to arrange what works best for you. If you have any questions or want to chat through the course before booking, don’t hesitate to contact Tom for friendly, expert advice on the phone.
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RYA Yachtmaster™ / Coastal Skipper Theory
The RYA Yachtmaster™ / Coastal Skipper Theory Course brings students with at least the RYA Day Skipper qualification and a sound level of sailing experience, up to Coastal / Yachtmaster™ level (Theory only).
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Yachtmaster™ Theory course!
How to Book
Once you’ve found your ideal dates, you can secure your place with just a 30% deposit. We understand life can throw up the occasional choppy waters, so instalment payments are available to spread the payment out before your course—just get in touch to arrange what works best for you. If you have any questions or want to chat through the course before booking, don’t hesitate to contact Tom for friendly, expert advice on the phone.
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RYA Yachtmaster™ Ocean Theory
The RYA Yachtmaster™ Ocean Theory Course brings students with at least the RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal or Yachtmaster™ Offshore qualification and some sailing experience, up to Yachtmaster™ Ocean level (Theory only).
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Yachtmaster™ Ocean Theory course!
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RYA VHF/SRC Radio
The RYA SRC/VHF Radio Course is minimum qualification required by law to operate the VHF or VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel carrying a radio. This is also for anyone who wants to operate a marine radio at sea, weather it is on a Kayak or paddle board, to operating a RIB, Jet ski or a Yacht. This course is one of them you need to stay safe on the water.
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA SRC/VHF Radio course!
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RYA First Aid at Sea
Course Formats & Details for RYA First Aid at Sea
Choose from two flexible formats to suit your schedule:
- 1-Day Course: Held on Saturday or Sunday for weekend convenience
- Mid-Week Option: Available to fit your busy lifestyle
- 1-Day Privet Course: Held when you are avalible, please contact us for availability.
This RYA-accredited, one-day course delivers essential first aid skills tailored for yachts and small craft, focusing on maritime emergencies. Perfect for sailors on inland waters, rivers, estuaries, or coastal passages, it covers critical scenarios from a boating perspective, ensuring you’re prepared to handle emergencies at sea with confidence.
Don’t wait to enhance your safety knowledge—
Check our live course calendar today and secure your place in this vital training. Your peace of mind, and potentially lives, could depend on it.
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA First Aid at Sea course!
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ISAF Offshore Safety
The perfect accompanying course to the RYA Sea Survival course, the ISAF Offshore Safety Course is an essential for any sailor. A very informative course and a prerequisite for longer passages and those wanting to get into offshore racing!
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the ISAF Offshore Safety course!
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RYA Day Skipper Combination Theory and Practical
The RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory and Practical Training Course runs over nine days. The course brings students with at least the RYA Competent Crew qualification, or some sailing experience, up to RYA Day Skipper level, through undertaking both the theory and practical training courses.
Accommodation during the theory side of the training course is available at a small extra cost (subject to boat availability).
Take a look at our live course calendar for RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Combined Training Course dates, taking place at Gosport Marina.
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