Latest Dates & Prices for RYA Courses
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RYA Practical Courses
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competent Crew | 22nd - 26th April 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 22nd - 26th April 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 22nd - 26th April 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 22nd - 26th April 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th April - 1st May 2026 (Mon - Fri) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 27th April - 1st May 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 27th April - 1st May 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 6th - 10th May 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 6th - 10th May 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 6th - 10th May 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 13th - 17th May 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 13th - 17th May 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 13th - 19th May 2026 (Weds - Tues) (1 place) | £1,350 | ||
| Competent Crew | 18th - 22nd May 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 18th - 22nd May 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th - 31st May 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 27th - 31st May 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 3rd - 7th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 3rd - 7th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 3rd - 7th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 3rd - 7th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 10th - 14th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 10th - 14th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 10th - 14th June 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 15th - 19th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 15th - 19th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 15th - 19th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 17th - 21st June 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 17th - 21st June 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 17th - 21st June 2026 (Weds - Sun) (#REF!) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 22nd - 26th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 22nd - 26th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 22nd - 26th June 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 1st - 5th July 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 1st - 5th July 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 1st - 5th July 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 11th - 15th July 2026 (Sat - Wed) (#REF!) | #REF! | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 11th - 15th July 2026 (Sat - Wed) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 11th - 15th July 2026 (Sat - Wed) (1 place) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 13th - 17th July 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 13th - 17th July 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 13th - 17th July 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 13th - 17th July 2026 (Mon - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th - 31st July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 27th - 31st July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 27th - 31st July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 27th - 31st July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 29th July 2026 - 2nd August (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 29th July 2026 - 2nd August (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 29th July - 2nd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 29th July - 2nd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 5th - 9th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 5th - 9th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 5th - 9th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 5th - 9th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 12th - 16th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 12th - 16th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 12th - 16th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 12th - 16th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 19th - 23rd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 19th - 23rd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 19th - 23rd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 19th - 23rd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 24th - 28th August 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 24th - 28th August 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 24th - 28th August 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 24th - 28th August 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 26th - 30th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 26th - 30th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 26th - 30th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 26th - 30th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 2nd - 6th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 2nd - 6th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 2nd - 6th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 2nd - 6th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 9th - 13th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 9th - 13th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 9th - 13th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 9th - 13th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 9th - 13th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 23rd - 27th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £1,150 | ||
| Competent Crew | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 7th - 11th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £1,150 | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 7th - 13th October 2026 (Weds - Tues) | £1,350 | ||
| Competent Crew | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 21st - 25th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 21st - 25th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 21st - 25th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 21st - 25th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 21th - 27th October 2026 (Weds - Tues) | £1,350 | ||
| Competent Crew | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 4th - 8th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 4th - 8th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,250 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 4th - 8th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 4th - 8th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £3,250 | ||
| Competent Crew | 11th - 15th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 11th - 15th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,250 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 11th - 15th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 11th - 15th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £3,250 | ||
| Competent Crew | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,250 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £795 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,250 | ||
| Gift Voucher £100 Gift Voucher | Gift Voucher | £100 | ||
| Gift Voucher Start Yachting Gift Voucher | Gift Voucher | £345 | ||
| Gift Voucher Channel Hop Gift Voucher | Gift Voucher | £450 | ||
| Gift Voucher Day Skipper Theory Voucher | Gift Voucher | £385 | ||
| Gift Voucher Yachtmaster Theory Voucher | Gift Voucher | £395 | ||
| Gift Voucher 5 Day Practical Course Voucher | Gift Voucher | £850 | ||
RYA Theory & Shorebased Courses
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel Engine Classroom Course Gosport. | Saturday 25th April 2026 1000-1630 | FULL | ||
| Diesel Engine Classroom Course Gosport. | Saturday 25th April 2026 1000-1630. Gosport Marina Berth Holders | FULL | ||
| VHF SRC Shorebased Classroom Course + Exam. Gosport, Premier Marina. | Sat 25th Apr (price does not include RYA exam fee) (2 places) | £125 | ||
| Diesel Engine Classroom Course Gosport. | Sunday 26th April 2026 1000-1630 | FULL | ||
| VHF SRC Assessment 1:1 VHF Assessment/Exam . London, Tooting. | You choose date. Enquire before booking (price does not include RYA exam fee) | FULL | ||
| VHF SRC Assessment 1:1 VHF Assessment/Exam . London | You choose date. Enquire before booking (price does not include RYA exam fee) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Theory HOLBORN Mon evenings : 1830-2145 Weekend : 0900-1800 | Sept 14,21,28. Oct 5,12,19,26. Nov 2 Weekend: Nov 7,8. | £405 | ||
| Day Skipper Theory Online | Online Course | £295 | ||
| Yachtmaster Theory Online | Online Course | £295 | ||
| Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online | Online Course | FULL | ||
| VHF SRC Online Interactive Course | Online Course | £95 | ||
| CEVNI Waterways Online Test | Online Course | FULL | ||
| Professional Practices and Responsibilities Online | Online Course | £40 | ||
Sailing Holidays, Cruises & Mile Builders
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 1st) | 2nd - 4th May 2026 (BH) | FULL | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 22nd) | 23rd - 25th May 2026 (BH) | FULL | ||
| Adventure Cruise Normandy Coast | 20th - 28th June 2026 | FULL | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 26th) | 27th - 29th June 2026 (1 place) | FULL | ||
| Adventure Cruise West Country, Jurassic Coast | 4th - 12th July 2026 | FULL | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 13th - 17th July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | FULL | ||
| Adventure Cruise Normandy Coast | 18th - 26th July 2026 (2 places) | FULL | ||
| Adventure Cruise Channel Islands | 18th - 26th July 2026 (4 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Family Sailing Week A 7 Day fully inclusive trip for a family or a group of friends, includes all food, mooring fees etc. You decide where you go | 20th - 26th July (Mon - Sun) 7 day trip (1 place) | £4,500 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 27th - 31st July 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 29th July - 2nd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Adventure Cruise St Malo via Channel Islands | 1st - 9th August 2026 (4 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 12th - 16th August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 19th - 23rd August 2026 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 28th) | 29th - 31st August 2026 | FULL | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 25th) | 26th - 28th September 2026 | FULL | ||
