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Courses
Explore the full range of BOSS sailing courses, including recognised RYA courses for complete beginners, developing skippers and experienced sailors working towards advanced qualifications. Our training includes RYA practical courses, shorebased and online theory, Yachtmaster preparation, sailing masterclasses, women’s courses, youth programmes, ICC assessments and specialist safety training. Whether you want to learn to sail, improve your boat-handling and navigation skills, prepare for chartering abroad or pursue professional qualifications, BOSS offers expert tuition and a clear route towards your sailing goals.
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Boat Handling Weekend Course
An intensive practical weekend developing close-quarters yacht handling and manoeuvring confidence under power in wind and tide.
From £
345
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Online – Short Range VHF Radio Course
A must have course for all Skippers and a pre exam requirement for all Yachtmaster candidates.Available as a one day course or online study.
From £
85
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Online CEVNI Assessment
This certificate is required if you want to take a boat on any inland waterways in Europe.
From £
40
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2 DAYSSailpower – Sail Trim & Performance Masterclass
A practical sailing masterclass focused on sail trim, helming technique and improving cruising yacht performance under sail.
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2 DAYS
Skipper’s Skills Weekend
A practical sailing weekend designed to build skipper confidence, yacht handling ability and real-world command skills in tidal waters.
From £
345
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2 DAYSRYA Start Yachting
A two day introductory sailing weekend for beginners, giving you hands-on experience of steering, sail handling and life aboard a cruising yacht. A practical first…
From £
295
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Essential Navigation and Seamanship Distance Learning Course
The RYA Essential Navigation course requires no previous knowledge and teaches the essential navigation and seamanship skills to take a vessel out to sea.
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2 DAYSInternational Certificate of Competence Course
The ICC is the most widely recognised certificate of competence. Most often required when chartering in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
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5 DAYSRYA Competent Crew – Learn to Sail in the Solent
RYA Competent Crew course is the ideal starting point if you want to learn how to sail. Intensive 5 day course or weekends available.
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5 DAYSLadies Only Competent Crew Course
A supportive, hands-on introduction to sailing for women, building confidence and practical skills as part of an all-female crew in the Solent.
From £
790
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5 DAYSRYA Day Skipper Practical Course
A hands-on practical sailing course teaching the skills needed to skipper a yacht safely on short coastal passages in both non-tidal and tidal waters.
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5 DAYSRYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course
A classroom based navigation and seamanship course providing the theory knowledge needed to progress to RYA Day Skipper Practical level.
From £
505
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RYA Day Skipper Distance Learning Course
Our RYA Day Skipper Theory online course provides a realistic alternative to those who cannot spare the time to attend an intensive course at our…
From £
265
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5 DAYSLadies Only Day Skipper Course
The Women Only RYA Day Skipper course is ideally suited to women who are more than capable but lack confidence whilst afloat.
From £
790
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9 DAYSRYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Course
The RYA Day Skipper theory and practical course, ideal for individuals with limited time, looking for a convenient and quick way to achieve the full…
From £
1095
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5 DAYSLadies Experience Sailing Course
A relaxed women only sailing course designed to build confidence and practical experience aboard a cruising yacht in the Solent.
From £
790
: Ladies Experience Sailing Course