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Course Calendar & Booking

At Sail Squad, we run a full programme of RYA training courses, boat handling sessions, and milebuilding trips throughout the year. Whether you’re working towards your first qualification or preparing for Yachtmaster, our calendar shows the latest course dates and availability.

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How to Book

  1. Choose a Course
    Review our course options and select the one that aligns with your experience and sailing goals. If you’re uncertain about which course is right for you, please contact us, and we would be happy to assist you.
  2. Check Available Dates
    Use the course calendar to find out when your chosen course is taking place and which dates still have available spaces.
  3. Create Your Booking
    Select your course and date, then enter your details. You can add multiple items to the same booking, such as a single occupancy supplement or a split weekend course.
  4. Confirm and Pay
    Complete your booking securely online to reserve your place.
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Why Book with Sail Squad?

RYA-Accredited Training

All of our courses are recognised by the Royal Yachting Association and delivered to the highest standards, providing you with internationally respected qualifications.

Experienced Instructors

Our permanent team of instructors have years of practical sailing experience, ensuring you receive expert guidance, clear explanations, and supportive coaching throughout your course.

Small Group Sizes

We maintain low student-to-instructor ratios on every course, allowing you ample time at the helm, more hands-on practice, and personalised attention from your instructor.

Modern, Well-Equipped Yachts

Training takes place on safe, comfortable, and carefully maintained Beneteau yachts, creating an ideal learning environment on the water.

Family-Run Small School

As an independent training centre, we offer a friendly, personal approach, focusing on building long-term relationships and supporting your sailing journey.

Support Beyond the Course

We’re here to help you plan your next steps, whether that means logging miles, preparing for your next qualification, or simply gaining confidence on the water.

FAQs

We’ve covered the most common questions to help you get started. If there’s anything else you need, just drop us a message. We’re always happy to chat.

Speak to the Team

It depends on the course. The Competent Crew course is designed for complete beginners, while the Day Skipper course and above require some prior experience. You can find the specific prerequisites outlined in each course description.

All courses begin and end at our base in Port Hamble Marina. We will email you full joining instructions, including travel details and what to bring, before your course starts.

We keep groups small, typically 4-5 students per yacht, so you receive plenty of personal instruction and hands-on experience.

We’ll send a full kit list with your joining instructions, but essentials include non-marking deck shoes, warm layers, and waterproofs. Lifejackets and safety gear are provided.

Customer Reviews

Gave me the confidence I needed.

Joni Gibbons

I would highly recommend Sail Squad. Really professional and friendly, extremely knowledgeable.  We’ve had two great weekend courses where we’ve learned loads.

John Turner

I’ve done a few training courses with different companies, and this has honestly been the best one yet. Patient instruction and high standards of boat and abilities.

Seb

This is a class act! The quality & breadth of info, combined with so much practical tuition, means attendees leave with a really solid grounding and confidence to handle boats in many conditions. Excellent – and so much fun!

Paul Lockett

This course should be mandatory for all new day skippers! It has cemented knowledge and highlighted gaps in my ability. The instructor was fantastic. The boat was excellent. I will be back.

Ian Roberts

This course should be taken by all new day skippers. Excellent experience and a great instructor.

Sarah Roberts

Lucy was very good at putting everyone at ease with the boat. Very clear instructions and reasoning behind the theory, and lots of practice in all aspects of boat handling. Felt completely safe in her hands. Thank you for a lovely week.

Nicola Neil

I found Lucy to be a competent and experienced instructor who gave us 100% throughout the five days. A really enjoyable course, and I will certainly recommend Sail Squad and Lucy to friends and anyone else wishing to start the sailing/training journey.

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