RYA Sailing Courses

The 2025 Season Sailing Dates and Practical Courses are fully booked but I can make a note for a reserve list as things do change.

SAIL AROUND THE UK IN 2026

In 2026 I am planning a Round UK Sail starting 4th May 2026. This will be a total of 7 legs of about 7 days each with a days or two between legs. Each Leg will be priced around £1195 all inc of marina fees, fuel, food and drink onboard, use of water proofs, RYA qualification - Comp Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper if requested. The Crew would fund their own travel to and from the yacht and own meals ashore in pubs and yacht clubs.

Leg 1 - 4th May to 10th May - RHYC Woolverstone to Newcastle (Set your compass to North and visit Lowestoft, Humber, Historic Whitby, Seaham and finish at the superb marina in Newcastle )

Leg 2 - 12th May to 18th May - Newcastle to Lossiemouth (The wilds of Lindisfarne, Cross the border to Scotland and sail the amazing Moray Firth, get a great welcome at the fine marina and town of Lossiemouth)

Leg 3 - 20th May to 27th May - Lossiemouth through The Caledonian Canal to Oban (Provisional full)

Leg 4 - 30th May to 5th June - Oban to Troon (exploration of The Scottish Western Isles) (Provisional full)

Leg 5 - 13th June to 19th June - Troon to Dublin (via Isle of Man)

Leg 6 - 22nd June to 28th June - Dublin to Plymouth (via Isles of Scilly)

Leg 7 1st July to 8th July - Plymouth to RHYC Woolverstone (Sail the whole English Channel via The Solent)

Let me know if you are interested and I will send you further details.

Sailing in 2025

28th April to 2nd May RYA 5 Day Course CC/DS/CS £795 Fully booked

5th May to 9th May RYA 5 Day Course CC/DS £795 Fully booked

12th to 16th May RYA 5 Day Course CC/DS/CS £795 Fully booked

West Country Summer Cruises in 2025 to France, Channel Islands, Isle of Wight, Devon and Cornwall.

Leg 1 - 7 days - 7th June to 13th June 2025. RHYC Woolverstone to The Solent via France and Explore the Isle of Wight. A Summer adventure cruise down The English Channel with visits to Ramsgate, Boulogne, Dieppe , Fecamp and The Isle of Wight. This can be a RYA Qualification course. Comp crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper. Cost £1095. Fully booked

Leg 2 - 8 days - 18th June to 25th June 2025. Solent to Plymouth (via either Alderney/Guernsey or Falmouth/Fowey) Setting sail from Cowes catch a good wind and make an English Channel crossing to the wonderful Channel Islands and a visit to Alderney and Guernsey. Weigh anchor in St Peter Port and take the tide North across The English Channel to Dartmouth. Following an exploration of The Devon coast make port at Plymouth. Cost £1195. This can be a RYA Qualification course. Comp crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper. Fully booked.

Leg 3 Plymouth to Plymouth - 7 Days - 27th June to 3rd July -Devon and Cornwall Coast Cruise. Sail the amazing Devon and Cornish Coasts. Visit Fowey and Falmouth, anchor up The Helford river, complete your adventure at Plymouth. Cost £1195. Fully booked

Leg 4 - 10 Days - 4th July to 13th July 2025. A classic 350 mile Summer sail up The English Channel. Plymouth to RHYC Woolverstone. Cruise the scenic Devon and Dorset Coasts. Moor at Salcombe, Dartmouth, Weymouth and Poole. Navigate The Needles channel and into The Solent and Cowes. Plan your passage along the English Channel to Brighton, Eastbourne The white cliffs of Dover. Pop into Ramsgate, enjoy a hearty breakfast before the final leg up the east coast to Woolverstone RHYC. Cost £1295. This can be a RYA Qualification course. Comp crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper. Fully booked

13th to 17th August - 5 Day RYA Course Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Prep £795 Fully booked

8th to 13th September - 6 Days to St Katherines Dock London and back to RHYC. Via River Medway, Thames, Chatham, Burnham, Brightlingsea and RHYC. £ 895. This can be a RYA qualification course, Comp Crew, Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper. Fully booked

1st to 5th October - 5 Day RYA Course CC/DS/CS £795 Fully booked

6 & 7 Day Mile Building Cruises

Our 6 and 7 day cruises are a great way to go further afield than what we are able to do on a 5 day course. They are ideal for mile building, Yachtmaster Coastal and Day Skipper Qualifications. Regardless of why you choose one of these great sails, it will take your skills and confidence that one step further, while visiting some fantastic sites.