Andrew Simpson Yachting is pleased to be able to offer the full range of RYA practical sailing courses. From complete novice to aspiring professional, we have the course to meet your ambitions.
Our courses are carefully managed to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding customer experience.
Practical Courses
RYA Powerboat Scheme
For Powerboating Skills
Andrew Simpson Yachting is pleased to be able to offer the RYA practical powerboat courses. From complete novice to aspiring professional, we have the course to meet your ambitions.
Our courses are carefully managed to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding customer experience.
- Maximum of 3:1 customer to instructor ratio
- Continual debriefing and regular feedback
- Best practice safety management
What’s Included in the Price
Our pricing packages includes:
- Use of training RIB
- Any mooring fees
- All fuel costs
- Use of safety equipment (wet weather gear can be hired should you need it)
- RYA certification for all successful students
RYA Courses: Learn Afloat
RYA Yachting Courses
The RYA Yachtmaster ™ Scheme is a progressive training scheme designed to take you from complete beginner to experienced sailor.
Andrew Simpson Yachting is pleased to be able to offer the full range of RYA practical sailing courses. From complete novice to aspiring professional, we have the course to meet your ambitions.
Our courses are carefully managed to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding customer experience.
- Maximum of 5:1 customer to instructor ratio
- Continual debriefing and regular feedback
- Best practice safety management
What’s Included in the Price
Our pricing packages include:
- Shared cabin on board one of our yachts
- Meals and refreshments whilst on board (depending on course – more detail in your joining instructions)
- Mooring fees
- All fuel costs
- Use of safety kit (wet weather gear can be hired should you need it)
- RYA certification for all successful students
Please note: Safeguarding guidelines and regulations, together with our commitment to operating a safe environment for all, means that young persons under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Young persons between 16 and 18 must have written consent from a parent or guardian.
Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE
Duke of Edinburgh Expeditions
Complete an RYA Course
Bronze, Silver and Gold DofE expeditions for small groups and individuals. As a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we are experts in providing Expeditions onboard our yacht, Duel.
Our courses are carefully managed to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding customer experience.
- Maximum of 5:1 customer to instructor ratio
- Continual debriefing and regular feedback
- Best practice safety management
What’s Included in the Price
Our pricing packages include:
- Dedicated expedition supervisor and assessor
- Guidance on working towards the team goal
- Shared cabin on board one of our yachts
- Meals and refreshments whilst on board (depending on course – more detail in your joining instructions)
- Mooring fees
- All fuel costs
- Use of safety kit (additional wet weather gear can be hired should you need it)
- RYA certification for all successful students
Please note:
According to our policies and procedures, during the Expedition the young people will always be appropriately supervised by the ASY Instructor and any other supervisory adults who will remain on board the yacht to ensure the safety of the group.
To meet DofE Guidance of the young people being “self-sufficient” during their expedition, the adults will step back from the running of the yacht from time to time to enable the group to take on all of the working roles on board.
