Find the Right Sailing Course
To help you choose the best sailing course and training for your needs, we’ve implemented a user-friendly bot located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen. This bot will guide you through a series of questions to recommend the most suitable courses based on your experience and goals.
We have also created a brief guide below to help you with some of the options available. As always, please reach out with any questions, or if you need additional help.
ICC & Charter
1. ICC Assessment
Objective: Obtain certification required to charter yachts overseas.
Who it’s for: This assessment is for very experienced people, with extensive sailing and navigation experience.
2. Beginner to ICC
Objective: Obtain certification required to charter yachts overseas.
Who it’s for: This is for beginners, or those with little experience, that wish to gain enough knowledge and ability to safely charter yachts around the world.
Cruising Courses (Afloat)
1. Beginner to Coastal Cruiser
Objective: Provide the skills necessary to safely sail during daylight hours along the coast.
Who it’s for: Beginners who want a comprehensive program to get them sailing on their own fast.
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2. Start Yachting
Objective: Provide an introduction to cruising, covering basic skills and techniques.
Who it’s for: Beginners who want to get a taste of yacht cruising.
3. Competent Crew
Objective: Teach the essential skills needed to be an active crew member on a cruising yacht.
Who it’s for: Beginners and those who have completed the Start Yachting course.
4. Day Skipper
Objective: Equip you with the knowledge and skills to skipper a small yacht by day in familiar waters.
Who it’s for: Those who have completed the Competent Crew course or have sufficient sailing experience.
5. Coastal Skipper
Objective: Prepare you for more challenging coastal passages, covering advanced navigation and boat handling.
Who it’s for: Those who have completed the Day Skipper course and have significant sailing experience.
Navigation Courses (Ashore)
1. Essential Navigation & Seamanship
Objective: Provide a solid foundation in navigation and seamanship.
Who it’s for: Beginners and those looking to improve their theoretical knowledge.
2. Day Skipper
Objective: Teach you the theory required to navigate in familiar waters during the day.
Who it’s for: Those planning to take the practical Day Skipper course.
3. Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore
Objective: Equip you with the knowledge needed for coastal and offshore passages.
Who it’s for: Those preparing for the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical courses.
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4. Yachtmaster Ocean
Objective: Prepare you for ocean passages, covering advanced navigation techniques.
Who it’s for: Experienced sailors aiming for the highest level of certification
Certificates of Competence
1. RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
Objective: Certify your ability to skipper a yacht on coastal passages.
Who it’s for: Experienced sailors who have completed the necessary courses and sea time.
2. RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
Objective: Certify your ability to skipper a yacht on offshore passages.
Who it’s for: Experienced sailors who have completed the necessary courses and sea time.
3. RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
Objective: Certify your ability to skipper a yacht on ocean passages.
Who it’s for: Highly experienced sailors aiming to achieve the highest level of certification.