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Seven Day Milebuilder

On our Seven Day Milebuilder events there will be opportunities to work overnight passages, stand watches, improve your boat-handling, see new places and take in the huge variety of sights and experiences that the English Channel can offer.

Duration: 7 Days
RYA Powerboat Level 2

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is the “go to” qualification for anyone wanting the basic skills, background knowledge and confidence needed to drive a powerboat safely, at speed and in close quarters. It also enables the holder to obtain the International Certificate of Competence Certificate (ICC) – an almost universal requirement for chartering abroad.

Duration: 2 Days
Three Day Milebuilder

If you’ve already got some experience or qualifications and want to really consolidate your learning, an Andrew Simpson Milebuilder might be just the answer. Whether you’ve recently completed your Competent Crew or you’re a more experienced Day Skipper, join us for a long weekend or even a week as we seek to go that little bit further

Duration: 3 Days
RYA Start Yachting

No experience necessary, RYA Start Yachting is a 2 day introduction to sailing and life aboard a typical cruising yacht. It’s an ideal first step for complete beginners. (And holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competent Crew course.)

Duration: 2 Days Afloat
RYA Competent Crew

RYA Competent Crew is a popular course for complete beginners and those who really aspire to be active crew members. For many it is the starting point for their RYA training and a programme that could lead you all the way to RYA Yachtmaster ™.

Duration: 5 Days Afloat
RYA Day Skipper Practical

The RYA Day Skipper course aims to build on the knowledge you already have – ideally a combination of practical experience gained through previous sailing, and theoretical knowledge learned from RYA theory training.

Duration: 5 Days Afloat
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical

The RYA Coastal Skipper course is for those who feel it’s time to push the boundaries a little further. For many this course is a natural progression from Day Skipper. So, for example, if you’ve been in charge for a family and friends holiday afloat, or perhaps you spent your summer in your own home cruising grounds practising and developing your knowledge and skills, Coastal Skipper may well be the next step  for you.

Duration: 5 Days Afloat
Yachtmaster ® Exam Preparation

The MCA/RYA Yachtmaster™ qualification is recognised and respected worldwide, and for many, passing the exam is regarded as the highest level of achievement. It is widely regarded as a gateway to a career in the marine industry, with many qualified Yachtmasters™ obtaining their Commercial Endorsement and going on to become professional skippers.

Duration: 5 Days Afloat