Course List - Andrew Simpson Yachting

Round the Island Race

Set Sail in the 36th Annual Round the Island Race Aboard Duel! Join our Chief Instructor, Nick, and become part of the crew for one of the world’s most thrilling and iconic sailing races – the Round the Island Race! Experience the adrenaline of competing alongside over 1,000 boats in this unforgettable three-day adventure. Event […]

Duration: 3 Days

Gold DofE Expedition

Embark on the ultimate Gold DofE Expedition and take your sailing to the highest level! Over six days, you’ll complete either your RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper qualification (depending on prior experience) while fulfilling both the practice and qualifying expeditions required for your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Duration: 6 Days

Silver DofE Expedition

Embark on an exciting Silver DofE Expedition that takes your sailing skills to the next level! Over five days, you’ll complete your RYA Competent Crew qualification while fulfilling both the practice and qualifying expeditions required for your Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. What to Expect on Your Silver DofE Expedition: Your Expedition: This 5-day Silver […]

Duration: 5 Days

Bronze DofE Expedition

Embark on an unforgettable Bronze DofE Expedition that combines adventure and sailing! Over the course of two days, you will complete your RYA Start Yachting qualification while fulfilling the expedition requirement for your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.

Duration: 2 Days

Five Day Milebuilder

For relative newcomers such as those who have recently completed their RYA Competent Crew, a Milebuilder will help you to consolidate your knowledge, actively participate in passage-making, and log more miles and night hours. For newly-qualified or inexperienced Day Skippers, this may be a chance to take responsibility for planning passages and pilotage away from […]

Duration: 5 Days

Solent Sailaway Day

The step to your first sailing experience could be as simple as booking a Solent Sailaway Day on one of our yachts to enjoy a top-class introduction to the world of yachting. You and up to five friends will be taken from our superbly positioned base in Gosport and have the choice of the Solent’s […]

Duration: 1 Day

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

The ICC is a certificate which may be issued to anyone who has successfully completed a national boating license or has passed an assessment to prove the required competence for operating pleasure craft.

Duration: 1 Day Assessment

RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (Online)

The marine sector is highly regulated and governed by complex legislation – much of it derived from international treaty as well as government agencies. The RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (Online) course helps you to navigate through the key areas of the regulations as they apply to you, taking you to vital information sources and bringing the regulation to life with case studies and exercises. It is an interactive course, with an assessment at the end.

Duration: Approximately 8-10 hours