Our company offers RYA sailing courses for sailors of all experience levels. From the RYA Competent Crew Course for beginners to the prestigious RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Course for seasoned sailors, we provide the training you need to advance your sailing skills.
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Whether you're stepping aboard for the first time or seeking to refine your expertise, our courses are designed to build confidence and competence on the water.
With hands-on instruction and real-world sailing experiences, you'll develop the skills necessary to contribute effectively as crew or take the helm as a capable skipper, ready to navigate both familiar and unfamiliar waters safely and efficiently.
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The RYA Competent Crew course is for beginners or those with limited sailing experience, transforming participants into active crew members.
Over five days, you’ll practice sailing techniques, safety protocols, and onboard life while cruising in coastal waters around Gibraltar, Spain, and Morocco.
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The RYA Day Skipper course is for aspiring skippers with some sailing experience, equipping you with the skills to take charge of a yacht on short passages in familiar waters.
This hands-on course covers practical sailing, navigation, and seamanship while cruising in Gibraltar, Spain, and Morocco.
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The RYA Coastal Skipper course is for experienced sailors looking to undertake longer passages in coastal and offshore waters by day and night.
It covers advanced navigation, boat handling, and decision-making under challenging conditions, focusing on safe skippering in unfamiliar environments.
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The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal course is for experienced sailors aiming to validate their skills through a formal examination. It prepares participants to skipper yachts on shorter coastal passages, handle varying weather conditions, and manage a crew effectively.
The course culminates in an exam with an independent RYA examiner, assessing navigation, seamanship, and boat handling.
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The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course is for experienced sailors seeking to skipper yachts on long offshore passages. It focuses on advanced skills for handling a yacht in all conditions, including night passages and demanding weather.
This is an exam preparation course that culminates in an exam with an independent RYA examiner, assessing navigation, seamanship, and boat handling.
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The Mile Builder course is for sailors looking to gain sea miles, enhance their sailing experience, and build confidence on longer passages.
It covers advanced navigation, passage planning, and night sailing while exploring ports along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts.
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The Yachtmaster Fast-Track is an all-inclusive program designed to take participants from beginner to Yachtmaster Offshore level.
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It covers essential training, from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster Offshore, providing the skills, qualifications, and experience needed for a professional yachting career. Students gain hands-on training, industry insights, and mentorship from Amy and Nicholas Pretty.