Professional Skipper Training

Are you ready to set sail on a fulfilling career in the maritime industry? Our Professional Skipper Training (PST) programme is designed to take you from novice to a commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore in just four months. Tailored to your experience and aspirations, this bespoke course equips you with the skills, qualifications, and confidence to excel in a yachting career.

Why Choose Our Yachting Career Training

• Bespoke Tuition: Your journey is unique and so is our training. We create a customised learning plan based on your current skills and goals. 
• Comprehensive Syllabus: Gain all the necessary shore-based and practical skills to excel in the rigorous Yachtmaster exams.
• Unrivalled Sailing Grounds: Based in Haslar, we are on the doorstep to The Solent which will be your training ground, with opportunities to explore as far as Dover, Brixham and even the Channel Islands.
• Small Group Ratios: With a maximum of 1:4 instructor ratios you’ll receive personalised attention throughout the course as well as mentoring and CV writing support.

What You’ll Achieve

• Professional Qualifications: Earn your Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certification, recognised worldwide.
• Career Opportunities: Become a delivery skipper, charter skipper, or cruising instructor.
• Miles and Experience: Gain invaluable experience navigating the stunning British coastline and beyond.

Your Next Step in Yachting

Whether you’re dreaming of a career on the water or looking to level up your maritime skills, our Yachting Career Training programme will set you on course for success. Learn more by downloading the course brochure or exploring our sample course programme.

Ready to turn your passion for sailing into a rewarding career? Book a call with the team to discuss your future today:

Next Dates

• 7^th September to 21^st December 2026 

• 1^st February to 19^th May 2027 

• 11^th September to 19^th December 2027 

• 24^th January to 20^th May 2028 

• 18^th September 2028 to 10^th January 2029

Payments and Funding

We understand that investing in your future is a significant commitment. Flexible payment plans are available, and we can also support you in exploring potential funding opportunities. For further information, please download the course brochure or get in touch with our team.

After Your Training

Our aim is for you to leave the programme as a capable and experienced skipper, ready to take your first steps into the yachting industry and begin your next adventure. Through our network of industry contacts in both the UK and overseas, we can help connect you with opportunities and support your journey into employment. 

Your development does not have to stop there. There are opportunities to continue progressing with Andrew Simpson Yachting, whether that means returning to complete your Yachtmaster Offshore qualification or working towards becoming an RYA Cruising Instructor. 

And who knows – you may even find yourself teaching the next generation of Professional Skipper Training students!

Course Outcomes

• Commercially Endorsed Yachtmaster
• RYA Coastal Skipper
• RYA Day Skipper
• RYA Competent Crew
• RYA Powerboat level 2
• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory
• RYA Radar
• RYA VHF Marine Radio
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• STCW
• RYA PPR