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RYA Practical Sailing Courses
Develop your sailing skills with BOSS through a comprehensive range of RYA practical sailing courses based at Hamble Point Marina in the Solent. From RYA Start Yachting and Competent Crew for beginners, through Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper training, to ICC assessments and Yachtmaster preparation, our courses provide hands-on instruction at every stage of the RYA cruising scheme.
Learn essential skills including helming, sail handling, navigation, pilotage, passage planning, boat handling and crew management while gaining practical experience in one of the UK’s most varied sailing areas. Browse the courses below to compare entry requirements, duration, dates and prices, and choose the right next step in your sailing development.
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2 DAYS
RYA 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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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 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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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 DAYSRYA Coastal Skipper – Practical Course
The RYA Coastal Skipper course is suitable for more advanced skippers who have a practical ability to RYA Day Skipper level.
From £
695
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7 DAYSRYA Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation and Exam
An intensive preparation and examination programme for experienced sailors working towards the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence.
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7 DAYSYachtmaster Offshore Exam Preparation Course and Exam
This special preparation course is designed for those who wish to take the RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Offshore examination.