RYA Yacht Sailing Training Course In Southampton & Solent
Our Southampton based RYA Sail Cruising Training Centre, has direct access to the Solent and it`s wide range of marinas and harbours. This excellent location together with our low ratio of students to yachts ensures we run the highest quality courses.
So How Do I Learn to Sail?
Well, with our fantastic fleet of Bavaria Cruising yachts, including three 37ft cruising yachts & our Sporty 38ft Bavaria Match, Race Cruiser (each having 3 separate cabins and with a saloon conversion, giving each a total of 8 berths), you will have the opportunity to learn at many different levels, from the complete beginner, to the seasoned Pro.
Where we differ from most RYA training centres who run courses with a ratio of 5 students and the instructor on board, is that Solent Boat Training Specialise in offering lower ratio courses. This ensures each student gets their own individual bed (no sharing with strangers) as well as more time acting as Skipper or Crew. We run our sailing courses with a maximum of 4 students per course, to ensure maximum training time, but still at a competitive price.
Meet Our Bavaria Yacht Training Fleet
RYA Sailing Courses For Family, Friends & Individuals
We also specialise in running courses for whole families, groups of friends or business groups. A very popular example of this that works well, is for a pair of couples, with either all students taking the RYA day skipper practical course or a mixture of RYA competent crew candidates and RYA day skipper students, running together on the same yacht. Student who wish to undertake individual training, will join other students to become part of a team. You will quickly learn to work together as a crew, whilst gaining the knowledge and confidence provided by one of our Professional Instructors. With many courses scheduled on our course calendar, there are many opportunities to learn the finer art of sailing.
The 'RYA Start Yachting Course' is the perfect taster course for anyone looking at learning how to sail. a cruising yacht. This 2 day course assumes no previous experience, so is open to anyone over 16 years old or younger if accompanied by an adult.
The 'RYA Competent Crew Course' again assumes no previous knowledge of sailing. A longer course of 5 days that gets you running every part of the yacht including taking the helm under supervision of the skipper. This course can run at the same time as other students take their RAY day Skipper course, so works well for families and couples.
The 'RYA Day Skipper Practical Sailing Course' is the most popular course the RYA support. We strongly recommend you have completed the RYA competent crew course and we also strongly recommend you hold the RYA Day Skipper Theory certificate prior to the course so we can concentrate on the practical skills.
The 'RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Course' teaches advanced skippering and sailing techniques for skippers wishing to make coastal passages by day and night.
A student on a day skipper course created this short video, have a look at life on board during a 5 day course.
Clear Pricing Policy
Solent Boat Charters provide all the yachts we use for our sailings. We pride ourselves on having no hidden extras, so the costs detailed for each course on this website are fully inclusive and include the yacht charter fees, skipper fees and RYA certification fees. We do not add on any charges as such for fuel and moorings, watch out as many other providers do.
