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Fast Track Yachtmaster Professional Sail Training Course

The Hamble School of Yachting fast track Professional Sail Training (PST) course is designed to progress an inexperienced sailor to a fully qualified professional standard.

Hamble School of Yachting follows the globally recognised RYA certification programme that takes students to commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore level - the gold standard in sailing qualifications. The PST course is also a great option for anyone looking for a life-changing experience; either following retirement, during a gap year, sabbatical or taking leisure sailing to the next level.

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Why Hamble?

SETTING QUALITY FOUNDATIONS

Whether you’re looking to embark on a career in the sailing industry, taking a break from work or looking for a new challenge of long-distance sailing in retirement, it is important to set solid foundations for your journey ahead.

Hamble School of Yachting has a reputation in the industry for the high quality of sailors that come from its courses which provides a valuable head-start when seeking employment.

HIGH CALIBRE INSTRUCTORS Hamble School of Yachting employs only the best teaching staff. All instructors are hand-picked for their ability to communicate, their knowledge and sense of humour! Instructors receive ongoing professional development from the Hamble School of Yachting via a programme delivered by the Chief Instructor. Very few schools adopt this policy.

STRICT INTAKE LIMIT Hamble School of Yachting can offer a choice of different yachts on which to sail and a dedicated teaching block equipped with the latest computer and audio visual technology.

Numbers of students on the PST course are strictly limited to an absolute maximum of ten on each intake. This allows incredibly high quality supervision and monitoring of training and enables students to get much more out of that vital contact time with each instructor.

THE VERY BEST PROGRAMME The programme is purposefully organised in such a way that each week has a clear and dedicated set of goals.

Students are debriefed after each task, and at the end of each week, by the instructor and

Chief Instructor. This enables the school to identify student strengths and weaknesses at a very early stage and ensure a personal action plan is put into place to build up skills accordingly.

AN ALL-ROUND EDUCATION Hamble School of Yachting does not try to enrol its students on a ticket collecting exercise for a bewildering array of different courses. This course is focused and carefully designed to turn out high quality sailors with a good degree of all-round seamanship skills.

The school believes there is no substitute for hands on experience and students spend 72 days of the total 98 days tuition at sea learning the skills of their trade. The weeks spent on practical sailing are carefully divided between skipper development and mileage building to destinations in the English Channel, and “drills and skills” weeks closer to home.

THE HAMBLE TOUCHES Hamble School of Yachting is so committed to delivering the best possible experience that it invites prospective PST students to join the team for a weekend of sailing, free of charge. This gives the opportunity for students to meet school’s friendly faces, see how the school operates and chat to the brilliant instructors about their ambitions. It also allows the team to ensure the course is right for the student. For those with more experience it might be suitable to start at module two or three and this will be assessed over the weekend.

Course Dates

For more details about the course and the options open to you, please download a PDF copy of our PST brochure. If you have problems downloading the brochure or would prefer a hard copy please feel free to call us.

If you would like any help at all or would like to discuss the possibilities further, please call Chris Rushton or any of the friendly team here at Hamble School of Yachting with any questions you might have. We would welcome you to the school at anytime to give you a chance to look around and enable us to discuss your requirements further. We all look forward to meeting you.

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We have a range of Mendez Marine Classroom & Practical skill building courses available to further your learning.

Training Courses

Mendez Marine run a full schedule of RYA training courses throughout the year.  We provide courses for those wanting to ‘dip their toe’ into the power boating world, upskill and develop their knowledge or take advanced courses – for pleasure or commercial reasons.

Our new classroom facility at Deacons House, Deacons Marina, Bridge Road Swanwick SO31 8EB has been open since April 2021. It is our primary shore-based training facility for all RYA Theory and one day support courses. It has been a great learning environment and students have been delighted with the facilities and technology available to support their learning.

Whether you are new to boating or looking to expand your knowledge or experience we are here to help you all. Whatever RYA training course you choose to do with us, from a VHF course through to a Yachtmaster® course or even just some basic boating skills either on the water or shore based, you can be assured of receiving professional training in a fun and friendly environment and on high quality equipment.

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Have you harnessed the power of the wind and tide

Harness the tide Mendez Marine is widely respected and known to be a specialist Motor and Powerboat school. We know what we are good at and we work hard to ensure that we do that...

Build on your theory knowledge

Your practical boat handling skills are only as good as the underpinning theory knowledge that you have to go with it. Take time out this year to improve your understanding of IRPCS/COLREGS, Navigation, Weather etc....

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Now Booking for  2023 Click Here to See all our dates for Yachtmaster/Coastal Course I f you don't see a date give me a call on 07834733323

Spread the cost:-  you can now use paypal to pay in 3 interest free monthly installments,  need help brushing up your techniques before your practical exam  we do one on one refreshers and coaching too £poa.

The RYA Yachtmaster & coastal Theory Course delivers advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

This course usually lasts six days, a total of 40 hours study PLUS three exam papers. It can be covered as a series of short sessions, or as an intensive week-long course. We are open to discusing your requirements. It is recommended that you have passed this course before taking an RYA Yachtmaster Practical Exam.

To book choose a date in the calender on the right or if you can't see a date call us on 07834733323

The course is normally taught by our principal instructor who has over 50,000 miles sailing offshore, including Atlantic crossings.

At Jolly Roger Sailing we use the RYA training materials and try to integrate your lessons with real charts and almanacs so you get a feel for the equipment you will be using on your own boat.

Course Topics Include:

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• Position fixing
• Course shaping and plotting
• Tidal knowledge
• Use of almanacs and admiralty publications
• Electronic position finding equipment
• Taking and interpreting forecasts
• Plotting weather systems
• Weather predictions using a barometer and by observation
• Collision regulations
• Customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad
• The course allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.

£379 includes the cost of the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Student Pack worth £39.00. Student packs include assessment papers, course notes, exercises, electronic navigation resource, practice charts and certificate of satisfactory completion. Also included is the RYA Training Almanac worth £8.49. You will need bring a navigation plotter and dividers, we can order these for you at a cost of £25. You will also need to bring stationaries such as pens, pencils, rubber and a note pad.

Testimonials

Deborah Boles via from Google Reviews

***** Stars

Roger has a tremendous wealth of experience and knowledge, about both sailing and teaching, which he brings to running his courses. I thoroughly enjoyed our yachtmasters course, which was both challenging and rewarding in equal measure. Roger makes the courses fun at the same time as being able to meet the needs of each individual on the course. I feel confident about, and look forward to putting into practise, the things we have learned. I highly recommend the courses that Jolly Roger offers. Thank you Roger!

Howard Kay  via Google Reviews

Roger was an excellent teacher on our recent virtual Yachtmaster theory course. Whilst I’ve sailed for years the way he taught retained my interest whilst also informed both new, theoretical sailors and one of the other students looking to get his commercial ticket. Highly recommend and, once normality returns, intend to meet Roger in person to refresh my VHF knowledge.

Our teaching will take place normally at Hythe Community Centre. http://www.hythecommunity.org.uk. or Hythe Marina, both are only a two-minute walk from Hythe Ferry which gives easy access to the mainline railway station in Southampton. There is a café in the centre, or alternatively, there are sandwich shops and coffee shops close by. We will provide tea and coffee, but please bring or expect to buy some lunch. We will only have 30 minutes break for lunch as well as a coffee break in the morning and afternoon. If you require a list of B&B accommodation in Hythe please feel free to ask.

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Reach 4 the Wind - RYA On-Water Training

Reach 4 the Wind specialises in sailing courses, holidays and yacht charter.  Based  in Shamrock Quay, Southampton it has built an excellent reputation for high standards of tuition and personal service.    Our main training yacht is a Sun Odyssey 35 , all our yachts are equipped to the highest of standards and meet the MCA classification category 2.  

In addition to our RYA training courses which are available throughout the year, we also offer a number of specialist training opportunities outside the RYA Cruising Scheme. All our training weekends are run by RYA Instructors.

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RYA Theory Courses

We run a range of ​ RYA theory courses throughtout the year (see below) together with a number of Day Skipper intensive - Theory and Practical Courses.​ ​​

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We offer the choice of undertaking your 5 day RYA Courses from Friday to Wednesday, Thursday to Tuesday including the weekend, or the standard Monday to Friday and a nine day intensive Day Skipper Theory and Practical Course

Operating all year round in the sheltered waters of the Solent we are able to conduct courses safely and comfortably in almost all weather conditions.

Our instructors are all fully qualified professionals, chosen not only for their training ability but also their relaxed and friendly personalities.

The following is a comment from one of our students following a Coastal Skipper course: 

“An excellent skipper and instructor, the yacht was well set up and very comfortable a class above other teaching boats in the Solent. I would definitely recommend Reach 4 the Wind to anyone interested in sailing, from beginners, to those looking for a fun weekend on the water, to serious sailors seeking to improve their racing techniques” ............ M N – Coastal Skipper

Our UK sailing courses are fully inclusive we have no hidden extras and includes:

 accommodation on board, mooring fees, all meals eaten on board, use of wet weather gear.

Own Boat Tuition

So you can learn in the familiar environment of your own boat and crew, we can teach you anything from a full RYA course to maybe just a day’s instruction, focusing on your own individual requirements.

Instruction can be arranged any time that is suitable for you, for a minimum of one day. The boat is to be of a suitable and safe standard. Mooring fees, diesel, food and travelling for the instructor are not included.

Own boat Tuition costs £250 per day for two persons, additional persons are charged at £25 per day. The instructor's travel and subsistence will be charged at cost.

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RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course

Learn the advanced skills and techniques needed to skipper coastal passages by day and night on this 6 day intensive course.

About the course

This classroom-based course is aimed at candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore exam. 

During the course you’ll cover:  

• revision of the Day Skipper Shorebased course 
• position fixing, course shaping and plotting
• tidal knowledge
• use of almanacs and admiralty publications
• electronic position finding equipment
• taking and interpreting forecasts
• plotting weather systems
• weather predictions using a barometer

Required experience  

Knowledge to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased course.

Dates and times

We are able to offer a discount to our members and students to complete this course online with urban truant. For more information please see Urban Truant discounts page.

Friday 4 October 2024

Saturday 5 October 2024

Sunday 6 October 2024

Friday 18 October 2024

Saturday 19 October 2024

Sunday 20 October 2024

Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.

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Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member

Booking a course

Book your course online

You can also:

• book by phone : +44 (0)23 8059 2119
• book by email : [email protected]
• book in person at Jubilee Sports Centre

Cancelling or rescheduling a course

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre . Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

7 days or more

Full refund or reschedule to another date

Between 48 hours and 7 days

Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Less than 48 hours

No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course
• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

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• RYA Motor Cruiser Training

Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation

Rya yachtmaster offshore motor cruising practical examination, duration: 5 days including 8-10hr practical examination.

The more ambitious motor cruising skipper can improve his or her skills on a Coastal Skipper Course.

Individual Bookings

£1495.00 per person.

(We do not charge extra for VAT, Fuel or a Fuel Surcharge)

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Course Information

Motor Cruising Practical

The scheduled Yachtmaster exam preparation courses and Yachtmaster exam are held at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire UK and in the Solent area.

Own Boat Tuition  Yachtmaster exam preparation courses and Yachtmaster exam can be conducted in Southampton, Hampshire, Hamble, Portsmouth, Lymington, Chichester, Cowes, Poole, Isle of Wight, or anywhere on the South Coast, elsewhere in the UK or in Europe.

Course Content

Candidates will set tasks to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore motor yacht, including questions on collision avoidance, navigation, pilotage, meteorology and boat handling.

Minimum Yachtmaster Exam Duration: 8-12 hours for one exam candidate, 10-18 for two.

Ability After Course

Can skipper an offshore motor cruiser by day or night.

Requirements:

Content of  Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory  course. Content of  RYA motor cruising practical  courses.

Online Booking

2023 Dates for RYA Motor Cruising courses will be published soon, please email us for further details.

Sleeping aboard one of our vessels is not normally available. Some of the above courses are delivered by our partner RYA Training Centre who deliver the course to our own exacting standards.

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Additional dates can be scheduled for groups of 3 or more.

The scheduled Yachtmaster preparation courses are held at Ocean Quay Marina, near Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire UK and in the Solent area.

Own Boat Tuition  Yachtmaster preparation practical courses can be conducted in Southampton, Hampshire, Hamble, Portsmouth, Lymington, Chichester, Cowes, Poole, Isle of Wight or anywhere on the South Coast, elsewhere in the UK or in Europe.

Private and highly personalised Yachtmaster preparation practical training is available on a one-two one basis.

Why choose Duck-2-Water?

Our aim is to provide a full and comprehensive service to boating enthusiasts. If you would like to buy your first boat, we are here to listen to what you are trying to achieve and give completely impartial advice, so that you purchase the right yacht charter for you. When you need to gain confidence or qualifications, our RYA Sea School can help at all levels.

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased

Rya yachtmaster ocean shorebased course aim.

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased theory course will help you learn the art of “Astro Navigation” and the key concepts of planning Ocean Voyages. This is an advanced navigation course aimed at Blue Water sailors, anyone crossing the Atlantic (or other) Ocean, Super Yacht Deck Officers and Commercial Yacht Skippers planning on operating more than 150NM from a safe haven. The RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster Shorebased Course is also a stepping stone to the RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence and a mandatory certificate for the MCA Master 200/OOW 500 (unrestricted) and Chief Mate (less than 3000 tonnes) qualifications.

For leisure sailors this is the most advanced course in the RYA scheme and will give you more knowledge to sail safely to some of the worlds most stunning blue water destinations. For commercial sailors who already hold the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and/or Master 200 (restricted) CoC , becoming a Yachtmaster Ocean CoC , “removes the 150 mile from a safe haven” restriction you currently have. The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course is a step towards the full RYA/MCA Ocean Yachtmaster.

HOW LONG IS THE RYA YACHTMASTER OCEAN SHOREBASED COURSE?

• Classroom – 5 days 
• Classroom Night school – 1 weekend plus 8 evenings
• Online, – 40 to 50 hrs in your own time

All options and dates can be found at the bottom of this page.

WHAT ARE THE PRE REQUISITES FOR THE RYA YACHTMASTER OCEAN SHOREBASED THEORY COURSE ?

Candidates should have navigation, passage planning and meteorology knowledge up to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased level and some practical experience of putting this knowledge into practice.

WHAt IS COVERED ON THE RYA YACHTMASTER OCEAN SHOREBASED COURSE?

The course covers celestial navigation, worldwide meteorology and passage planning. The majority of the course is spent developing an understanding of how to use the sextant, how to apply corrections and how to then calculate your position using the sun, moon, stars and planets. A more detailed syllabus follows

The earth and the celestial sphere

• Definition of observer’s zenith and position of a heavenly body in terms of latitude, longitude, GHA and declination
• Right angle relationships, latitude and co-lat, declination and polar distance
• Relationship between GHA, longitude and LHA
• Tabulation of declination in nautical almanac
• Rate of increase of hour angle with time

The PZX triangle

• The tabulated components of the triangle, LHA, co-lat and polar distance
• The calculable components, zenith distance and azimuth
• Relationship between zenith distance and altitude
• Introduction to the tabular method of solution in the Air Navigation Tables and the basic sight form
• The use of calculators for the solution of the PZX triangle

The sextant

• Practical guide to the use and care of a sextant at sea
• Conversion of sextant altitude to true altitude
• Application of dip, index error and refraction
• Correction of side error, perpendicularity, index error and collimation error

Measurement of time

• Definition of, and relationship between, UT, LMT, standard time and zone time
• Rating of chronometers and watches

Meridian altitudes

• Forecasting time of meridian altitude
• Reduction of meridian altitude sights

Sun, star and other sights

• Reduction and plotting of sun sights using
• Air Navigation Tables
• Awareness of use of calculator for sight reduction
• The plotting of sun-run-sun meridian altitude
• Awareness of the reduction and plotting of sights obtained from stars, moon and planets

Compass checking

• Use of amplitude and azimuth tables systems and/or calculator

Satellite Navigation Systems

• Principles and limitations of use of all systems

Great circle sailing

• Comparison of rhumb lines and great circles
• Vertices and composite tracks
• The computation of a series of rhumb lines approximating to a great circle by use of gnomonic and Mercator projections

Meteorology

• General pressure distribution and prevailing winds over the oceans of the world
• Tropical revolving storms, seasonal occurrence and forecasting by observation

Passage planning

• Publications available to assist with planning of long passages (routeing charts, ocean passages of the world and other publications)
• Preparation for ocean passage including survival equipment, victualling, water and fuel management, chafe protection, spares and maintenance

Passage making

• Navigational routine
• Watchkeeping
• Crew management

Communications

• Satellite and terrestrial systems
• Weather information

For the classroom course, we provide all the tables, sextants and other tools for this course. During the week we will also cover the written exam required as a pre requisite for the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster oral exam.

INCLUDED IN THE  COURSE?

Ocean yachtmaster classroom based option.

• Use of our sextants, routing charts and publications
• RYA Ocean Shorebased Excercise book
• RYA Ocean Shorebased Nautical Almanac
• RYA Ocean Shorebased Sight Reduction Tables
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased certificate
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased written exam
• Free (on street) parking

OCEAN YACHTMASTER ONLINE COURSE OPTION

• RYA Ocean Shorebased Student Tables
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate
• Email support 
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased written exam, (some candidates will need to be invigilated, read here if this applies to you )

NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:

• Overseas postage- click for charges , (only required for the online course)

RYA OCEAN YACHTMASTER SHOREBASED THEORY COURSE RATIOS

The RYA allow centres to run with up-to 12 students on this course. While this works for night school we find it is far too many for our 5-day and weekend courses so we limit the class size to 8, which means you each get a double desk to spread out at and can access more of the instructor’s time. In reality the class size is often smaller and we run with as few as two students.  The classroom is equipped with 4 sextants and a huge selection of ocean passage planning books and publications.

WHY CHOOSE CHIEFTAIN TRAINING FOR THIS COURSE?

We have four RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Instructors on our team.

Our classroom is equipped with four sextants and all of the ocean charts and publications that will be discussed on your course. As with all of our training, we ensure you learn using the real thing rather than pictures on a screen.

Our Principal has been teaching this course for 20 years, our lead astro Instructir even . His first time pass rate for Yachtmaster Ocean candidates who have gone on to take the MCA/RYA Ocean exam is 100% (so far). While we can not guarantee you a pass, we have so far achieved this every time.

IS THE OCEAN YACHTMASTER SHOREBASED THEORY COURSE INVIGILATED?

If you take the classroom course then the written paper is automatically invigilated. If you join the online course you will complete the same assessment paper as our classroom students. For the majority of our students this paper does not require invigilation. However if you intend to use the certificate as entry into the Chief Mate or Master 200 certification route then you will require invigilation. This does not have to be carried out here in Southampton, we can arrange for invigilation with an RYA Instructor near you (for which there may be a fee).

BOOKING THE COURSE:

Face to face yachtmaster ocean shorebased  course.

Select a date below. If the dates below do not suit you we can set up a bespoke 1:1, 2:1 or group course at a time that suits you , please contact us.

ONLINE  YACHTMASTER OCEAN SHOREBASED  COURSE

Select the “online courses” tab below. All online courses are scheduled for January, regardless of the date you book so you can effectively ignore the date listed.

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RYA Day Skipper Combination theory and practical

Price: from £1,095 (Finance now available)

Location: Starts from our base at Premier Gosport Marina, and visits different ports around the Solent and adjacent waters around the South Coast, including Portsmouth and Southampton.

Duration: 9 days

The RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory and practical course runs over nine days and brings students with at least the RYA Competent Crew qualification or some sailing experience, up to RYA Day Skipper skipper level with both theory and practical courses undertaken. Includes FREE accommodation for theory element of the course.

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the RYA Day Skipper theory and practical combined course, taking place at Gosport Marina.

Booking details

Please select your preferred start date below.

• Saturday 29th June 2024 (0 spaces)
• Saturday 3rd August 2024 (2 spaces)
• Saturday 31st August 2024 (1 spaces)
• Saturday 5th October 2024 (5 spaces)
• Saturday 2nd November 2024 (5 spaces)
• Saturday 30th November 2024 (5 spaces)

Information about the RYA Day Skipper Combined theory and practical course

Joining Instructions: Please click here for course joining instructions

What is included in the course cost:

• RYA Qualified Instructor
• RYA combined theory and practical course materials and certificates
• During practical element of the course – Breakfast, lunches, snacks and three evening meals (One evening meal is taken ashore at the students own cost)
• During theory element of the course – We do not provide food but you are welcome to use the facilities on board
• Accommodation on board during theory & practical sections of the RYA day skipper combined course (Strictly subject to availability for the theory section of the course – Please check we have accommodation available, especially in the summer months)
• Tea, coffee & soft drinks (During the theory day skipper course)
• Cooking gas
• Wet weather kit hire (not footwear)
• Hire of a Baltic automatic life jacket

We can accommodate most dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian or gluten free. Just let us know when you fill out the booking form.

Recommended Reading: RYA Day Skipper Handbook Sail (G71), RYA Yacht Sailing Techniques (G94), RYA Yachtmaster scheme and syllabus (G158)

Prerequisites for taking the Day Skipper Theory and Practical Course: RYA Competent Crew (At least 5 days on board a yacht sailing) or suitable sailing abilities to the same level.

Minimum Age: 16+. 

Holiday Insurance: We would advise ALL our customers to ensure they have suitable holiday insurance in-place. Yachtsman’s insurance is available from a variety of souces like Topsail Insurance and can cover things like cancellations and personal effects cover.

This course will enable students to safely plan and undertake day passages in familiar waters, with an introduction to making a night passage, always returning to a port of safe haven. This is the gateway course to chartering yachts anywhere in the UK and the world. With the skills learnt on the course you will have a good, solid grounding ready to start your adventures.

Who is the RYA Day Skipper theory and practical combined course for:

The RYA Day Skipper Combination course is designed for anyone who has successfully completed the RYA Competent Crew and who wants to undertake the practical and theory qualification in one sitting over nine continuous days.

Successful completion qualifies students for their International Certificate of Competence (ICC), allowing them to confidently plan and complete passages around Portsmouth, Southampton and the Solent and charter yachts in the UK and abroad.

As a guide we would recommend an absolute minimum of five days (or 100 nautical miles) of tidal waters yacht sailing experience as an active crew member. This requirement is usually obtained by taking the RYA Competent Crew course. However, If you are short of a few days experience then why not try one of our sailing mile builders!

We sometimes find that students with less than this level of experience struggle to pass and complete the RYA Day Skipper Combination course.

What we cover on the course:

The RYA Day Skipper Combined (Theory & Practical) course will enable you to gain the full RYA Day Skipper qualification in just nine days. It’s the fastrack way to gain your Skippers licence.

The combined theory and practical course is completely residential and you’ll be staying aboard one of our fleet yachts for the entire course (During the theory section of the course, this is strictly subject to availability of spare yachts – Please confirm two weeks prior to the commencement of your RYA Day Skipper course). This will get you in the mindset for the course, which is quite demanding at times. You will need to spend your evenings reviewing your theory classes and reading some of the upcoming theory sections ready for the next day. You will have exercises to complete each evening to help consolidate your learning.

The RYA day skipper combined theory and practical course covers preparation for sea and the safety briefing, deck work, navigation (both traditional and electronic), pilotage into and out of ports and harbours, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualing, emergency situations and actions, yacht handling under power and under sail, passage making, night sailing back to a port of safe refuge, and of course being the skipper of a vessel.

Please be aware that RYA Day Skipper Combination Courses completed in the Solent and other tidal waters are demanding. This course is held in high regard with yacht charter companies worldwide due to the challenging waters, winds, tides and busy waterways you will encounter. Courses run in the non-tidal waters of the Mediterranean are generally not accepted by the UK yacht charter industry. Our Day Skipper course also qualifies you for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

Our RYA Day Skipper Combination courses have 4 to 5 students. In some instances sharing a cabin may be required.

Course formats & details:

Courses run in a single format:

• 9 consecutive days: (Saturday to the following Sunday)

During your RYA Day Skipper (Tidal) Combination course you will cover theory and practical navigation, pilotage, boat handling, seamanship, skippering techniques, customs and sailing etiquette and the all-important berthing in marinas. You will also potentially cover rafting alongside another vessel, which is common during high season.

The course includes free accommodation aboard our immaculate, well-maintained yachts with breakfast, lunch and snacks and three evening meals onboard with one evening meal taken ashore at the students cost.

During the theory side of the course we only provide accommodation on a “bed only” basis (This is strictly subject to availability of spare yachts – Please confirm two weeks prior to your course commencing). We also include all fuel and safety kit such as lifejackets and waterproofs (Excluding footwear).

Fancy going VIP and having your own exclusive private course for you and your friends or family? You can book the whole yacht just for your own exclusive course from only £1,095 per person. Enjoy the course in style, with up to five persons on the boat being taught by one of our friendly, experienced Yachtmaster Instructors! What a way to start your sailing adventure!

Our Chief Instructor says this about the RYA Day Skipper Combination Course:

This is the best way to gain your RYA Day Skippers licence in the shortest possible timeframe. This course will give you the ability to charter a yacht in the UK or abroad.

It’s advisable to ensure that your practical sailing skills are up to scratch, as there is no time on the course for refreshing skills. You need to be able to helm the yacht, hold a course, operate winches, tack, gybe and sail the yacht into a triangular course. In short, you need to be confident of the skills you learnt on your Competent Crew course.

This course is the starting point for your skippering life. It’s all about the journey, visisting new ports, navigating in and out of them safely by day. This course will immerse you in boat life, so get involved, enjoy the banter, ask questions and have a great time. Once you complete this course, go sailing, charter a boat with friends and family.

Remember with this course that it’s a full-on nine days! So please be well-prepared for long days a a lot to learn!

We will help you as much as we can but you need to work with us to really get the most out of the full nine days. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for things  to be explained in more detail if you don’t understand them. Practice the skills in the evenings to really home your knowledge. But most of all have fun.

Related courses

Rya yachtmaster™ theory.

The RYA Yachtmaster™ Theory Course brings students with at least the RYA Day Skipper / Coastal Skipper qualification and a sound level of sailing experience, up to Yachtmaster™ level (Theory only).

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the RYA Yachtmaster™ Theory course!

RYA VHF/SRC Radio

The RYA SRC/VHF Radio Course is minimum qualification required by law to operate the VHF or VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel carrying a radio.

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the RYA SRC/VHF Radio course!

RYA Coastal Skipper Practical

The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course is the next progression step from being a qualified RYA Day skipper. With more advanced skills and valuable techniques being taught along with the planning and executing of much longer passages, it’s the next natural step-up from the RYA Day Skipper course, giving you more confidence in planning those all-essential Channel crossings.

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course!

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A fantastic weekend of sailing, almost 130 NM in all, with a relaxed, but fully engaging skipper. Great set up and brilliant on the admin. Thanks Stef, Tom et al!

I did a weeks coastal skipper course getting ready for my yacht master and I have to say it was one of the best training weeks I’ve had - our training instructor was superb, exactly the sort of person that you want. He could inspire, provide discipline and impart knowledge as well as let you learn through your own mistakes. Tom and Steph run an excellent operation there and I highly recommend it. They’re flexible and very helpful when it comes to your journey into being a qualified sailor.

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• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in Southampton: Course Summary

• Course Duration:  2 days
• Course Cost: From £275pp
• Course Location:  Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
• Previous Experienced Required:  No
• Minimum Age Requirement:  12 years old
• What The Course Includes:  RIB fuel costs, loan of branded waterproofs, RYA Start boating handbook, ICC assessment, parking and more.
• What You Will Learn: Handling and manoeuvring of a powerboat, including high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, towing, passage planning, anchoring, and more.

If you’re a boat owner or are hoping to charter a boat, our popular RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Southampton is for you!

With training from qualified RYA instructors on board a modern, rib craft boats, this 2-day beginner-friendly course runs at our RYA Training Centre in Southampton with immediate access to the open water of the Solent.

If you’re a boat owner or are hoping to charter a boat this summer, our popular RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is for you! With training from qualified RYA instructors on board a modern, 6.8 rib craft boat, this 2-day beginner-friendly course runs at our RYA Training Centre in Southampton with immediate access to the open water of the Solent.

• Perfect for those with little or no powerboating experience
• Taught by qualified RYA instructors
• Free ICC assessment 
• On site parking available 
• Free subscription to Powerboat and RIB magazine*
• A central Southampton location

Located in the heart of Southampton, this 2-day powerboat course is perfect for those located on the South Coast or in Hampshire and surrounding areas. Designed to give complete beginners or those with a basic knowledge of sailing the ability charter a powerboat in the UK or overseas, our RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is the perfect introduction to powerboating for those who aim to charter their own vessel.

Teaching the basics of boat handling, safety and navigation, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course gives you a comprehensive skillset that will put you in good stead to skipper your next boating trip.

*Free first year annual subscription. 

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Suitable for those with no previous boating experience, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is a 2-day fast-track to competent, safe handling and navigation. Anyone over the age of 12 can take part, and our qualified instructors are dedicated to ensuring that each student gets the most out of this two-day training course, with the opportunity to learn on a 1-2-1 basis with an instructor.

Whether you are considering buying a boat, you have previous experience chartering a personal watercraft in British waterways, rivers and canals, coastal waters, or overseas, or you are a complete beginner, this Powerboat Level 2 Course is for you.

Students under 16 will have their certificates approved under the following conditions: “To be under supervision of a responsible adult” and will be capable of sailing under adult supervision.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides comprehensive training into the handling and manoeuvring of a powerboat, and includes:

• speed and collision regulations
• knowledge of safety equipment
• turning in confined spaces
• coming alongside and securing to a mooring buoy
• close quarters handling skills
• man overboard recovery techniques
• planing speed manoeuvres
• rules of the road
• pilotage and passage planning

Perfect for both first-time powerboaters and those with boating experience, the PB2 is a comprehensive, functional course which teaches and consolidates the RYA principles of sailing. Guiding you through our practical courses are our highly experienced RYA instructors who deliver high impact, high quality teaching either on a small group or individual basis.

OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT

Day one of this two-day course will commence with a comprehensive safety briefing and an introduction to our 7.8m rib craft boat, powered by a 2023 4.6 litre Mercury 250 outboard engine. You will then have time to explore the controls of the rib and familiarize yourself with the inland waterways before we begin to practice manoeuvring, handling, and mooring techniques.

This powerboat course will be completed in inland waterways in and around local marinas, making it as real to life as possible for when you are ready to go out on the water on your own. We will stop for lunch before taking back to the water to hone your slow speed manoeuvres.

Day two of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 in Southampton will begin with a lesson in boating theory, before continuing your powerboat training on the water - manoeuvring, lunch, and the experience of taking in a sea lock! We will conclude your second day on the water with exhilarating high-speed manoeuvre practice and man overboard techniques, before retiring to Saxon Wharf for the RYA powerboat course debriefing. On completion, you will be awarded your RYA Powerboat Level 2 and ICC certificates and will be ready to start powerboating!

Click here to see the full RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

Course fee now from only £275pp*

• Monday & Tuesday from 09:30 – 17:00 = £275 pp
• Thursday & Friday from 09:30 – 17:00 = £275 pp
• Saturday & Sunday from 09:30 – 17:00= £295 pp

Weekend group discounts

• *Book two places = £285 pp
• *Book three places and have the whole boat and instructor exclusively for your group = £275pp
• We can also run this course in a one to one private basis, the cost of this is £825.00

All prices include VAT.

Please note multi person discounts apply for one booking, one payment. 

With a curated list of recommended accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets, the Ocean Sports Tuition team are more than happy to find you a place to stay for the duration of your visit. For more information about where we are located, contact us, call 02381 242159 or email [email protected] .

• Please check your eligibility to be issued with an ICC.
• Group discounts:  applies when one booking one payment is taken.
• Group discounts do not apply during extra peak season – i.e., Bank Holiday weekends.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

• Mooring Fees
• Loan of branded waterproofs
• Use of our modern MCA inspected 5.8, 6.8 or 7.8  metre Rib (Ribcraft)
• Rib fuel costs
• RYA Start Powerboat Handbook
• ICC UK assessment (sometimes referred to as ICC international certificate of competence, an RYA powerboat licence or boating licence, as it is required in some European waters in order to operate a powerboat), including ICC application form
• RYA Power Boat Level 2 certificate
• Free refreshments including Tea and Coffee

As well as teaching general boat safety, diligence and boating knowledge, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course includes a free ICC UK assessment! If you are looking to drive a boat in European waters or the Mediterranean, it’s essential to carry the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), as this demonstrates that you are competent to charter a vessel.

NEXT STEPS AFTER POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

Once you have completed the RYA PB2 course, you will be awarded the RYA power boat licence which, alongside your ICC completion certificate, demonstrates your competence on the water. As some of the most highly commended power boat courses in the UK, the RYA powerboat courses practice techniques, manoeuvres and best practices to keep you safe.

If you are looking for further RYA powerboat courses (sometimes referred to as RYA level 2, RYA PB2 course, RYA Motorboat courses, boat driving courses in the UK, national powerboat certificate, power boat licence or Powerboat 2 course), Ocean Sports Tuition offers an extended range of RYA Powerboat Courses as well as RYA Rib Courses (also known as rib boat licence, as it is preferred by some insurers and navigation authorities that a boat owner has undergone training).

You can experience further RYA powerboat training courses through the following RYA powerboat courses:

• RYA Tender Operator Course
• RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course (RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course)
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

On completion of the course and gaining your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, you can bareboat charter from us and take advantage of an exclusive discount for undertaking your training with us.  Please see our Bareboat Charter page for details.

What is the Difference Between Powerboat Level 1 & Powerboat Level 2?

What Should I Wear For My Powerboat Level 2 Course?

OWN BOAT TUITION

We can also deliver this powerboat course with an RYA instructor on your own boat.  For further information, please contact us on 02381 242159 or email [email protected] .

Book Your Powerboat Level 2 Course Here

Book online below, or call on 023 81 242159 .

If there are no courses listed below, please email us to enquire about availability:  [email protected].

You can book your boat training in Southampton from only £249 per person, with group discounts available.

Our powerboat training centre is located in the heart of Southampton in Saxon Wharf Marina. You can find  directions to our location here . If you are in Southampton or the surrounding areas and looking for powerboat courses near me, our powerboat training UK sessions and range of boating theory classes are the perfect choice.

During your training, you will be learning to charter our 7.8m rib craft boat, capable of 40 knots. Our powerboat instructors are with you every step of the way to equip you with the knowledge and experience to handle this vessel confidently.

Suitable for those with no previous boating experience, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is a fantastic opportunity to learn on a 1-2-1 basis with an instructor, with anyone over the age of 12 able to take part.

The terms speedboat and powerboat are often interchangeable, usually referring to a small, fast boat that is powered by an engine. When using your licence, it is important to recall if your qualification is limited to a certain size vessel to avoid fines.

Yes! If you are looking for Powerboat Level 2 in Portsmouth, Southampton or the surrounding areas, Ocean Sports can help! We offer expert RYA training on the Solent which is easily accessible from Portsmouth, Southampton, Hamble and the surrounding areas. For more information, complete our contact form or getting in touch using our email address [email protected] .

Our minimum age to take part in our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Southampton is 12 years old.

If you are looking to complete your speed boat licence test, want to learn how to operate a jet ski, or want to become a commercial powerboat skipper, we can help! You can browse our range of RYA courses in Southampton  here .

Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides comprehensive handling and manoeuvring skills, including knowledge of:

• high speed manoeuvres

The outcome of your Powerboat Level 2 course is based on continuous assessment over the course of 2 days. It is our instructor's job to ensure that you are given the support and knowledge needed to successfully complete your qualification, and our training team are dedicated to providing the best level of instruction to ensure that you can confidently complete the course.

Following the Powerboat Level 2 and the Powerboat Intermediate course, some people choose to complete the  Advanced Powerboat qualification.  Throughout the Advanced course, you will learn how to confidently venture further afield or deal with different or adverse conditions by day and night.

Your powerboat licence (also known as the ICC), is valid for 5 years, and will need to be renewed via the RYA. 

Your RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification does not expire, but if you haven't been on the water for a while or feel rusty, it is recommended that you consolidate your knowledge with a course.

The next practical step after completing your Powerboat Level 2 training  if you want to increase your boating knowledge and confidence would be to take the  RYA Intermediate Powerboating course . In this course, you will develop your existing safety and boat handling to the standard required for longer passages in more complex scenarios.

Our 2-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides all of the training needed for you to confidently plan your daytime charters.

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• RYA First Aid Course
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