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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.

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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.

Sailing School Scotland

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Sailing adventures, sailing courses in largs, from only £275, rya sail training & offshore sailing adventures.

We are an RYA Recognised Sailing School and Offshore Sailing Adventures company based in Largs, Scotland.

We provide high-quality sailing tuition with both practical and shore based courses, as well as yacht charter  on our modern, spacious four- and five-cabin yachts. We offer unique offshore sailing adventures aboard our round-the-world 70ft yacht, Global Surveyor.

All our skippers and instructors are fully qualified RYA Yachtmasters or Cruising Instructors with many years of experience sailing in Scotland, as well as extensive offshore experience navigating seas and oceans. They also hold various additional RYA qualifications and are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise with you.

We offer sailing adventures along the stunning west coast of Scotland , visiting locations such as Barra, the Orkneys, St. Kilda, the Hebrides, and the Isle of Man. For those seeking more distant and adventurous voyages, our offshore sailing adventures aboard Global Surveyor will take you to bucket-list destinations like Antarctica, South America (including Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Patagonia), Greenland, Iceland, the Azores, and more.

Our sailing courses and adventures are all inclusive: fuel, onboard food, harbour fees are included - there are no hidden charges . The only optional extra is wet weather clothing hire and boat cleaning if required. We can help arrange airport transfers and accommodation before and after the course.

We have a wide range of yachts available to charter - you can choose from the Beneteau Oceanis (45, 411, 393), Dehler Varianta 44, Bavaria (44, 42, 40, 38), Elan 434, Ovni 43, Jeanneau 42.2 and 379 Sun Odyssey, and Hanse 325. Our charter prices include 24/7 shore support, a handover by a qualified skipper, weather and routing, a dinghy with an outboard engine, and detailed charts and pilot books to help you make the most of your sailing adventure.

If you have any questions, please contact us either by email , enquiry form or Facebook . We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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Whatever your RYA level, be part of the crew at Go West Sailing - let our Yachtmaster Instructors show you ropes!

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Explore the beautiful west coast of Scotland with our wide range of yachts available for charter.

Sail Global Surveyor

From beginners to experienced sailors, Global Surveyor offshore adventures will to take you from Greenland to Antarctica.

Adventures in Scotland

Unique sailing adventures along the stunning west coast of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Our theory courses run from our new and fully equipped classroom in Largs. Excellent to prepare you for your practical exam.

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Unforgettable sailing adventure to Antarctica from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage and back.

Yachtmaster Shorebased

This course will give you the experience and confidence to plan and achieve your passage in offshore and coastal routes.

Start Yachting

All good things start at the beginning: enjoy a taster weekend, learn the ropes, and explore Scotland’s west coast.

Day Skipper

The practical sailing course for all aspiring skippers: learn to take charge of your yacht and crew!

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The qualification before Yachtmaster, a coastal skipper will be able to sail day or night in tidal waters.

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Bespoke training before your Yachtmaster exam: have the opportunity to practice skills as you would in exam conditions.

Testimonials

The flexibility of the course lends itself to changes in weather and practice time for participants who would benefit for more hands-on time such as pontoon arrival and departures. Great event with good crew.

Danny allows participants to make small errors where safe to do so as this enhances learning but is always ready to step in when or if required. This built my confidence through the week. Danny provides constant feedback and reinforces positive outcomes. A most enjoyable week with mixed weather from strong winds to brilliant sunshine on the Clyde.

Dear Danny,  just a short note to thank you most sincerely for safely delivering our recently purchased Hallberg Rassy 42 from Medenblik in Holland across the North Sea, to Inverness. You came highly recommended and I appreciate the fact that at short notice you rearranged your busy schedule to help us with this delivery Although you and your crew had a very rough crossing the yacht was handed back to us cleaned and in first class condition, which was appreciated. So a big thanks to you and your crew for your outstanding professionalism and courtesy. I would highly recommend your services aa a professional delivery skipper and crew.

Sailing to Antarctica and back from Ushuaia (which is, we now know - not the end of the world 😄) on a fantastic sailboat such as Global Surveyor was definitely a life-changing experience!

A big thanks to the amazing team which organised the trip and made this dream come true! And of course a special thanks to our Captain Danny who brought us safely there and back! We discovered Paradise bay, the fabulous half moon island, the famous Port Lockroy and many other places! Also had the chance to spot many whales ... Fabulous adventure!

I have sailed with Go West Sailing on several occasions including the ocean passage from Ushuaia to Antarctica and my RYA DS course in Scotland. I always had a great time and expectation-exceeding experience. With no exception, everyone in the team has been friendly, helpful and professional. And many thanks for accommodating my dietary requirements! The 'Ultimate Adventures' have ticked quite a few items off my travel bucket list. Simply amazing! A special mention goes to the 70 foot cutter, the Global Surveyor. She is comfortable, safe and robust and sailed us across the Drake Passage in high winds and heavy seas.

I have been on sails with Danny and his team and I must say they are great instructors, amazing cooks and very easy to speak people. They can teach you a lot about sailing and still show you beautiful Scottish nature and keep fun on board. Strongly recommended.

Awesome Sailing, RYA Courses, Yacht Charters & Adventure Sailing. You will not be disappointed.

I had an incredible experience sailing to Greenland and Antarctica with Go West, as well as the Coastal skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore course.

Best sailing company I've been with. Had a great prep course and exam. The team were very accommodating at the last minute and the course was a great price. Professional instructor and a first class boat. Highly recommended.

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We will start our cruise in the beautiful tourist port town of Cascais on the outskirts of Lisbon. We will visit Porto, we will stop at the marina right at the mouth of the Douro River, not far from the famous Port wine cellars, which we will visit. We end up in the Spanish port city of La Coruña, home to the world’s oldest lighthouse still in operation. Port & Paella, sun and sailing – a winning combination!

Discovery adventure sail full of interesting, exotic places. It’s not often that you visit four countries on two continents on one holiday! The sailing adventure is planned in such a way that there is time to wander the streets of the towns and cities visited. Each place is completely different, with a different atmosphere and a different culture. Sailing in the Gibraltar area is a powerful experience in itself due to the current, weather and heavy boat traffic – great for revising your col regs! Malaga is easily accessible by plane, as is Lisbon for all major airports.

Three days of ocean crossing to the island of eternal spring. We will sail from Arrecife, stopping at the beautiful and rustic Isla Graciosa, north of Lanzarote followed by Islas Selvagenas which is a Portuguese nature reserve comprising of several small islands about 130 miles northwest of Lanzarote. The next stop will be Porto Santo, a small neighbour of Madeira with a beautiful, almost empty golden beach of several miles. Once on Madeira we will visit some of the marinas in the south of the island and end up in Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The entire trip should be less than 400 miles. Informal coaching on the way, keeping your skills fresh in the winter months.

Jersey – Dublin – Largs

A brisk, action-packed cruise across the English Channel and the Irish Sea.

The area of Brittany and the Channel Islands has one of the largest tidal ranges in Europe, with very strong tidal currents. Yachting paradise and hell at the same time. Amazing sailing experience and good experience.

Who hasn’t sailed the Biscay, it’s as if he wasn’t even a yachtsman. The Bay of Biscay is called the weather kitchen for Europe. The weather here changes quite quickly and with stronger winds, bigger waves can form. That’s why we count on a 10-day cruise so that we can wait for the optimal moment to set sail. The cruise itself should take about 3 days. If there is time left, we will take some cruises along the coast of Brittany around Brest. Both La Coruña and Brest are harbor pearls of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Nomad Sailing is an RYA Recognised Training Centre offering practical sail training, sailing adventures and shorebased theory courses in London, Gosport and Online. We pride ourselves on putting the student/customer at the centre of what we do. Check out our Trip Advisor reviews to see what our students think. May has so far shown us a mix of weather but it is definitely getting warmer so time to get out on the water. We have been very busy so far this season but do have availability from June for you to complete your RYA practical course or perhaps join our trip to The Channel Islands in late July 2024. All of our sailing courses and trips are fully inclusive, we do provide 3 meals a day, we cater for all dietary requirements and we pay for all mooring fees, we guarantee no hidden extra costs. As a Nomad student you will not waste any time hunting down your breakfast, lunch and dinner, instead we use all our time learning and having fun. 

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RYA Practical Sailing Courses  are available in the busy tidal waters of the Solent and will give you the hands on experience you need to sail in tidal waters. They cover the entire experience range from those new to sailing and wanting to give it try, through to experienced sailors looking for their Yachtmaster ticket. Our courses include Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Preparation.

RYA Shorebased Theory Courses  are available in various locations in London and now at our new shorebased training venue at Endeavour Quay (Gosport Marina). We offer evening classes in London and intensive courses at Gosport. These RYA theory courses include the Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory and the VHF SRC Radio course. From 2020 we will also be offering RYA First Aid and RYA Diesel Engine at our Gosport Centre. Should you wish to enquire about shorebased training delivery at your own venue please contact us. See  TripAdvisor  for what people have been saying. Yacht Charter and Corporate Charter  .  Nomad Sailing also manage Solent Yacht Charter, a long established charter company in Haslar marina. We can provide you with a full range of options for sail and motor boat charter, both bareboat and skippered along with some interesting corporate charter options

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RYA Start Yachting

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RYA Start Yachting is the basic introductory course for beginners which runs over a two day weekend. During the course you will learn about and have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety onboard. Holders of an RYA Start Yachting certificate can obtain the RYA Competent Crew certificate, by completing a further three day training weekend.

The RYA Start Yachting weekend makes an ideal introductory sailing gift. Sailing gift vouchers are available by contacting our office on +44 (0)2380 457733..

RYA Start Yachting courses are run from our base at Hamble Point Marina, on the Solent.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UPDATING AVAILABLITLITY AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN, HOWEVER DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE WOULD RECCOMMEND CALLING US ON 02380 457733 to CHECK AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO BOOKING ONLINE. THANK YOU

Pre-course experience: None

Assumed theoretical knowledge: None

Minimum age: None

Teaching ratio on board 5:1

Included in the course fee:  Accommodation onboard, fuel, on board meals

Not included in the course fee: mooring fees, wet weather gear use, accompanying course books & logbooks

ENQUIRE ABOUT THIS COURSE

RYA Start Yachting Weekend - Course Itinerary

• 08:30 Arrive at Hamble - Check in at School reception. Introduction to yacht. Try on safety equipment. - Preparations to depart,  deck briefing on all the workings of the various ropes and sails. 
• 09:30 Depart towards one of the many harbours in the Solent - Practising: Tacking; Gybing; Reefing & Sail Handling, 
• 13:00 Lunch either at anchor or on a mooring buoy.
• Having planned a passage, set sail for evening destination.
• 18:00 Arrive at this time or after dark if conditions are suitable.
• 20:00 Cook and eat Supper.
• Sleep aboard the yacht  
• 07:30 Wake up and have breakfast.
• 08:30 Prepare for sea
• 09:30 Move off to a planned destination for lunch practising such drills as Man-over-board.
• Return to Hamble Point Marina and prepare yacht for handover.
• 15:30 - 16:00 Debrief, Sign logbooks and Depart 

Course Syllabus

RYA Start Yachting Practical Course Syllabus

The aim of this course is to provide a short introduction to sail cruising for complete beginners. Participants will experience steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and will be aware of safety on board.

1. The Yacht

•           Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails

2. Rope Work

•           Ability to tie four different knots, as well as securing a rope to a cleat and can use a winch and jamming cleat
•           Use of sheets and halyards and their associated winches 

3. Underway

•           Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail and can steer a yacht under sail and power

4. Rules of the Road

•           Can keep efficient look out at sea

5. Meteorology

Knows where to obtain a weather forecast

6. Man overboard Recovery

Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard

7. Clothing and Equipment

Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids

 8. Emergency Equipment and Precautions

Awareness of hazards on board a yacht and knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency

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2 Day Taster Weekend

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Your 2 days rya start yachting.

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Tailored to meet your needs whether beginner or seasoned sailor. Cruise the Solent, calling at Hamble, Cowes, Lymington or Yarmouth. Cross the Channel to Normandy, Brittany or the Channel Islands. Westcountry Cruises our speciality. Skippered or Bareboat.

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We run RYA Practical Courses all year round. To book your course or check availability email [email protected] or telephone 07831 644394.

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The Round the Island Race is set to be a great event with up to 1500 yachts competing to sail around the Isle of Wight. This is the largest racing fleet in the world, so why not join in what will be the spectacle of the year.

Promote Your Company

‘Corporate Partners’ gives you a great opportunity to promote your company, reward employees or entertain clients on board our beautiful Bavaria 38.

Our ‘Corporate Partner’ package offers great value. 6 days Corporate Hospitality or Team Building between April and September giving you the opportunity to entertain up to 36 guests/employees. One day can be taken during Cowes Week. ‘White Oryx IV’ will be berthed in Cowes Yacht Haven, giving you access to fabulous shore side entertainment after seeing the spectacle of Cowes Week racing.

Benefits include:

• 12 months branding on the hull of ‘White Oryx IV’
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• 36 Crew shirts embroided with your company logo
• Web link from the Southwest Yachting to your company website
• 15% Corporate discount on RYA Practical Courses for company employees
• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, soft drinks, beer and wine are all included

Daily events tailored to suit your needs. A gentle sail around the Solent taking in lunch at one of the many marinas or for the more adventurous a spot of match racing.

All our yachts are maintained to the highest standards and are all coded to the safety standards specified by either the Marine Coastal Agency (MCA). Southwest Yachting is proud of its fleet, which is amongst the finest in The Solent.

There’s nothing better than crewing a yacht to develop team spirit and improve group dynamics. Southwest Yachting offers packages for senior board directors to junior admin staff. We are able to offer team building days to suit your specific objectives.

Start Yachting in 2024!

Start Yachting this spring and sign up for one of our "Start Yachting" weekends. Your weekend starts out of Lymington and includes two days sailing in the Solent and an overnight stay on the Isle of Wight. If you enjoy it, and learn the ropes, you will be awarded an RYA Start Yachting Certificate of competence.

This offer includes a 15% discount on RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper courses taken in 2024! (Only available to new clients).

For further information call Martin Musgrove on 07831 644394 or email [email protected]

Southwest Yachting follows all RYA/Government guidelines with regard to Covid 19. All our courses and skippered charters are running with reduced numbers (3:1 ratio). If you are a group booking from one household, the new ratio will not apply. The new ratio is temporary, and can change up to a maximum of (5:1 ratio) subject to RYA/Government guidelines. Call Martin Musgrove on 07831 644394 or email [email protected]

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Who are flying fish.

Our story began in 1993 when two watersports Instructors set up a winter watersports training programme in Barbados for those who are looking to change in career. Fast forward to today, Flying Fish trains people who are looking for a career on a Superyacht, work in the sailing industry, watersports, or cruise ship.

Our ethos remains the same; to deliver professional training that leads to a professional qualification, providing you with adventure and employment opportunities worldwide.

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Superyacht deckhand course.

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Finishing school and not sure what the next step is to take? Recently graduated and looking to kick-start a fulfilling career Or think you might be in the wrong job altogether? Then it’s time to consider a career on the ocean!

Whether you’re interested in Superyacht jobs, working in water sports or trying your hand at yachting, when you decide to make the ocean your office, you can rest assured that you’ll be in for a truly rewarding and unforgettable career; one filled with opportunities to learn new skills, earn an outstanding wage, and make incredible friends for life – all while getting to travel the world.

… and it all starts with embarking on one of our courses!

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Become a superyacht deckhand, become a steward/ess on a superyacht, begin a career on a superyacht, yachting careers, yachtmaster ocean, yachtmaster offshore, yachtmaster coastal, …and why do our students love our courses.

While we of course specialise in Superyachts, yachting and watersports, we also specialise in something truly unique – you.

When you enrol on one of our many exciting courses at Flying Fish, our team will take the time to get to know you as an individual, and not just a name on the register – from your background and previous experience to your hopes and dreams for the future.

This means that you’ll not only complete your chosen course with a lifelong professional qualification, but a whole new family, ready to support you as you embark upon your ocean career

What an absolute honour and pleasure it was being a part of Flying Fish family for the 2 weeks I completed with them! From the professional, helpful and attentive staff to fun, laughter and memories.

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RYA online courses with Sailtrain

Learn to Navigate with Sailtrain Online

Our Online theory courses are designed to help you understand both the traditional and modern methods of navigation, pilotage, passage planning and meteorology. Excellent as stand alone courses, they also add significantly to any practical course.

Whether you sail or motor, our Online courses equip the novice and experienced with enough confidence, at least in theory, to skipper a yacht, power or motor boat.

RYA Online courses include: RYA Essential Navigation online course , RYA VHF Radio Course online , Online Day Skipper theory course , Coastal / Yachtmaster theory course online , Yachtmaster Ocean theory online , RYA CEVNI online test , PPR and the new Safe & Fun Safeguarding Course .

Brilliant step by step animations make every section of your RYA course easy to follow. You will work at your own speed and in your own time, in the comfort of your own home or office.

RYA One Day courses

Specialist one day courses with sailtrain.

Our programme of one-day RYA support courses enables you to expand your knowledge and skills in specialist areas.

Diesel Engine, RADAR and First Aid are among those offered.

They are great as stand alone courses, but also complement courses in our various practical training schemes.

Some courses, such as First Aid and the Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, are a pre-requisite for higher qualifications such as the RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence.

RYA One Day specialist courses include: Diesel Engine , RADAR and First Aid .

Learn to sail with Sailtrain

If living on board, cruising the coast or sailing offshore appeals to you, why not give sail cruising a go?

Cruising yachts have accommodation and cooking facilities, offering a degree of comfort whilst spending time afloat. How far you venture is up to you.

Whether you are a first-timer wanting to be a useful crew member, or a more experienced skipper wanting to expand your skills, there is an RYA course for you.

VHF (src) Online course – £69

OnLine Distance Learning course – Incl “VHF book worth £16.99”

This is a RYA VHF course online for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.

RYA Day Skipper Online course – £275

The RYA Online Day Skipper course is a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board.

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