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RYA Courses by Universal Sailing School, RYA Training Centre

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RYA Start Yachting
17 & 18 March – £225 pp
14 & 15 April – £249 pp

RYA Comp Crew/Day Skipper
12 to 16 March – £399 pp
16 to 20 April – £449 pp

YM Coastal & Offshore
5 to 9 March 2012 – £595 pp

Often the minimum requirement to charter a yacht the RYA Day Skipper course covers everything you will need to know to take charge of a yacht safely and confidently.

Courses start at £399

Yachtmaster Coastal & Yachtmaster Offshore Certificates of Competence are gained by examination and are conducted by RYA Yachtmaster examiners who are independent of sailing schools.

We run a continuous 5 day course directly followed by the exam.

This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices.

Courses start at £225

By the end of the course participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety onboard.

About Universal Sailing School

All about us

We are a fully recognised RYA Training Centre offering the complete range of RYA practical sailing courses.

  • Start Yachting
  • Competent Crew
  • Day Skipper
  • Coastal Skipper

Our aim is to maximise the enjoyment you get from the RYA’s structured learning process. whilst ensuring your safety as well as the safety of others around you by learning in a fun, safe and controlled environment.

Our RYA qualified instructors have all been chosen for their sociable approach as well as their expertise to make the time you spend with us as much fun as it is a learning experience.

Where we start from

RYA Courses - Hamble and SolentWe operate out of the River Hamble & Portsmouth Harbour in the Solent and run courses on our modern fully equipped Beneteau Oceanis 343 & 37.

The tidal waters of the Solent area are ideal for teaching both novice and advanced students alike, offering as it does not only sheltered waters but every conceivable light, buoy, or situation that you are ever likely to encounter as you progress through the RYA training programme


 

 

 

Why take a sailing course?

Sailing is an extremely fun and social sport which can be enjoyed by anyone at any level with any budget. It is important however to remember that sailing is not without risk which is why we believe it is essential to get off to the best start, however it doesn’t stop here. As you gain both experience and confidence you will want to improve on your sailing skills and to possibly gain further qualifications.

Other sailing courses

Own Boat Tuition

If you own your own yacht then we can also offer tuition & the full range of courses on your own yacht if you prefer.

Mile Building Weekends

RYA Courses - BeneteauIf you want to build up your miles, gain experience or simply want a fun weekend away then we offer a number of weekends where the focus is pure and simply sailing.

We aim to sail along the south coast, around the Solent and across the channel to France, weather permitting.

 

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