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Whether you aspire to be a qualified skipper, or simply want to consolidate the skills and knowledge you already have, we have a training option for you.

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.

Duration: 4 Months
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
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
RYA Marine Radio SRC (Short Range Certificate) – (Online)

RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required to operate marine VHF radio equipment on a UK flagged vessel.  

Duration: A minimum of 10 hours self-study
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship (Online)

This course is the perfect introduction to those who are new to boating and want to equip themselves with a basic knowledge of navigation and safety.

Duration: A minimum of 18 hours self-study is recommended
RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster ™ Offshore Theory (Online)

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ theory (Online) is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the RYA Day Skipper Theory level.

Duration: Approximately 50-60 hours study, 5 hours assessment (can be done in 3 parts)
RYA Day Skipper Theory (Online)

Boating is best enjoyed when you can make informed and confident decisions about where to go, when to go and how best to manage your vessel for the enjoyment and safety of all. The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.

Duration: Approximately 40 hours study with a 2 part, 2 hour assessment
RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster ™ Theory

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ theory is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the RYA Day Skipper Theory level.

This is a 6 day course that includes an assessment at the end. It is open to anyone, but is most likely to benefit those who have already completed their RYA Day Skipper Theory, and have some practical boating experience

Duration: 6 Days
RYA Day Skipper Theory

Boating is best enjoyed when you can make informed and confident decisions about where to go, when to go and how best to manage your vessel for the enjoyment and safety of all. The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.

Duration: 5 Days
RYA Sea Survival

Real emergencies at sea leading to abandonment are mercifully rare. But if something catastrophic was to happen to your vessel, surely there is peace of mind in knowing how to deal with the situation. RYA Sea Survival is a thought-provoking theory and practical course intended for anyone who spends time afloat.

Duration: 1 Day