Latest Dates & Prices for RYA Courses
See below for our full list of courses, trips and products. With our free re-sit promise, you can be sure that we won't give up on you. In the unlikely event that you fail or can't complete one of our RYA courses, you can resit or rejoin again at NO EXTRA COST (see T&Cs which apply)
If you are interested in holding your own course, whether it be at one of our venues or at a location near you please contact Lou or Jim, and discuss your requirements. You may find it easier to set your own course dates and organise your own venue.
RYA Practical Courses
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Lou's Ice Breaker, the usual great sail to Cowes, watch England win in the 6 Nations and sail back on Sunday | 13th - 14th February 2027 (Sat-Sun) | £345 | ||
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Sailing Refresher for anyone who wants to get out on the water for the weekend | 13th - 14th March 2027 (Sat - Sun) | £345 | ||
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Sailing Refresher for anyone who wants to get out on the water for the weekend | 10th - 11th April 2027 (Sat-Sun) | £345 | ||
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Sailing Refresher for anyone who wants to get out on the water for the weekend | 17th - 18th April 2027 (Sat - Sun) | £345 | ||
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Sailing Refresher for anyone who wants to get out on the water for the weekend | 24th - 25th April 2027 (Sat - Sun) | £345 | ||
| Sailing/Skills Weekend Sailing Refresher for anyone who wants to get out on the water for the weekend | 8th - 9th May 2027 (Sat - Sun) | £345 | ||
| Competent Crew | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| 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) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| 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) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 7th - 11th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £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) | FULL | ||
| 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) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £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) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Competent Crew | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £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) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 11th - 15th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £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) | FULL | ||
| Competent Crew | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £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 | ||
| Competent Crew | 13th - 17th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 13th - 17th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 20th - 24th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 20th - 24th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 10th - 14th March 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 10th - 14th March 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 17th - 21st March 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £825 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 17th - 21st March 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Competent Crew | 25th - 29th March 2027 (Thurs - Mon) Easter | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 25th - 29th March 2027 (Thurs - Mon) Easter (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 31st March - 4th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 31st March - 4th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 7th - 11th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 7th - 11th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 14th - 18th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 14th - 18th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 21st - 25th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 21st - 25th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 26th - 30th April 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 26th - 30th April 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 5th - 9th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 5th - 9th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 12th - 16th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 12th - 16th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 19th - 23rd May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 19th - 23rd May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 27th - 31st May 2027 (Thurs - Mon) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 27th - 31st May 2027 (Thurs - Mon) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 2nd - 6th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 2nd - 6th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 9th - 13th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 9th - 13th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 14th - 18th June 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 14th - 18th June 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 16th - 20th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, can combine CC & DSP or just do CC | 16th - 20th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Competent Crew | 28th June - 2nd July 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Competent Crew | 28th June - 2nd July 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 16th - 20th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 23rd - 27th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 23rd - 27th September 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 30th September - 4th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 14th - 18th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| 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) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 26th - 30th October 2026 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 28th October - 1st November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | FULL | ||
| 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) | FULL | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 18th - 22nd November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £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 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 13th - 17th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 13th - 17th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 20th - 24th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 20th - 24th February 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 27th February - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 6th - 10th March 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 6th - 10th March 2027 (Sat - Weds) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 10th - 14th March 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 10th - 14th March 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 17th - 21st March 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £825 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 17th - 21st March 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,750 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 25th - 29th March 2027 (Thurs - Mon) Easter | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 25th - 29th March 2027 (Thurs - Mon) Easter (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 31st March - 4th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 31st March - 4th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 7th - 11th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 7th - 11th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 14th - 18th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 14th - 18th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 21st - 25th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 21st - 25th April 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 26th - 30th April 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 26th - 30th April 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 5th - 9th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 5th - 9th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 12th - 16th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 12th - 16th May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 19th - 23rd May 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 19th - 23rd May 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 27th - 31st May 2027 (Thurs - Mon) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 27th - 31st May 2027 (Thurs - Mon) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 2nd - 6th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 2nd - 6th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 9th - 13th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 9th - 13th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 14th - 18th June 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 14th - 18th June 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 16th - 20th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 16th - 20th June 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical | 28th June - 2nd July 2027 (Mon - Fri) | £875 | ||
| Day Skipper Practical Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat, combine DSP & CC | 28th June - 2nd July 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 7th - 11th October 2026 (Weds - Sun) (2 places) | £950 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 4th - 8th November 2026 (Weds - Sun) | £1,150 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 27th Feb - 3rd March 2027 (Sat - Weds) | £1,150 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 7th - 11th April (Weds - Sun) | £1,150 | ||
| Coastal Skipper Practical 3:1 ratio student to instructor | 21st - 25th April (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) | FULL | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 31st October - 6th November 2026 (Sat - Fri) | FULL | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 20th - 26th February 2027 (Sat - Fri) | £1,350 | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 17th - 23rd March 2027 (Weds - Tues | £1,350 | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 6th - 12th October (Weds - Tues) | £1,350 | ||
| Yachtmaster Preparation 5 Day Yachtmaster Prep plus boat for 2 day exam 3:1 ratio | 20th - 26th October (Weds - Tues) | £1,350 | ||
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Skipper Theory Online | Online Course | £295 | ||
| Yachtmaster Theory Online | Online Course | £295 | ||
| Day Skipper Theory HOLBORN Weds evenings : 1830-2145 Weekend : 0900-1800 | Oct 14,21,28. Nov 4,11,18,25. Nov 2 Weekend: Dec 5,6. (2 places) | £405 | ||
| Day Skipper Theory HOLBORN Weds evenings : 1830-2145 Weekend : 0900-1800 | Jan 13,20,27. Feb 3,10,17,24. Mar 3. Weekend: Mar 6,7. (2 places) | £405 | ||
| Yachtmaster Theory HOLBORN Tues evenings: 1830-2145 Weekend: 0900-1800 | Sept 15,22. Oct 6,13,20,27. Nov 3,10 Weekend: Nov 14,15. | FULL | ||
| Yachtmaster Theory HOLBORN Thurs evenings: 1830-2145 Weekend: 0900-1800 | Oct 22,29. Nov 5,12,19,26. Dec 3,10. Weekend: Dec 12,13. | £415 | ||
| Yachtmaster Theory HOLBORN Mon evenings: 1830-2145 Weekend: 0900-1800 | Jan 18,25. Feb 1,8,15,22. Mar 1,8. Weekend: Mar 13,14. | £415 | ||
| Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online | Online Course | £110 | ||
| VHF SRC Online Interactive Course | Online Course | £95 | ||
| VHF SRC Shorebased Classroom Course + Exam. Holborn, London. | Sun 11th Oct (price does not include RYA exam fee) | £165 | ||
| CEVNI Waterways Online Test | Online Course | £30 | ||
| Professional Practices and Responsibilities Online | Online Course | £40 | ||
Sailing Holidays, Cruises & Mile Builders
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Cruise St Malo via Channel Islands | 19th - 27th June 2027 | FULL | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 25th) | 26th - 28th September 2026 | £450 | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 1st) | 1st - 3rd May 2027 (BH) | £450 | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 1st) | 29th - 31st May 2027 (BH) | £450 | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 1st) | 25th - 27th June 2027 | £450 | ||
| Channel Hop/Mile Builder France/Channel Isles (join afternoon/eve 1st) | 28th - 30th August 2027 (BH) | £450 | ||
| Adventure Cruise Channel Islands | 3rd - 11th July 2027 (5 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Adventure Cruise Normandy Coast & Northern Channel Islands | 17th - 25th July 2027 (4 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Adventure Cruise Isles of Scilly back up Channel Islands or Normandy Coast | 31st July - 8th August 2027 (5 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Adventure Cruise Isles of Scilly back up Channel Islands or Normandy Coast | 28th August - 5th September 2027 (5 places) | £1,350 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 21st - 25th July 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| 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 | 28th July - 1st August 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 4th - 8th August 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 11th - 15th August 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 18th - 22nd August 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 23rd - 27th August 2027 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||
| Family Sailing Week Learn to sail as a family, exploring the lovely harbours of the Solent, RYA courses can be done | 1st - 5th September 2027 (Weds - Sun) (1 place) | £3,850 | ||