Courses

The RYA Start Yachting Course is an ideal introduction for complete beginners who are eager to learn the basics of sailing in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Sail Squad’s Competent Crew Course is designed to teach students helming skills, personal safety, and seamanship in a supportive and enjoyable environment.

The RYA Day Skipper Course is a globally recognised qualification that prepares you to become a confident and capable decision-maker on the water.

Join Sail Squad’s Coastal Skipper Practical Course for an immersive, hands-on training experience in the heart of the Solent, one of the UK’s busiest and most challenging sailing grounds.

Designed for complete novices, Sail Squads’ 18-week fast-track program takes students from zero sailing experience to holding the prestigious Yachtmaster Offshore (YMO) qualification – a globa

Prepare for your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal exam with Sail Squad’s intensive 5-day preparation course in the UK’s challenging Solent waters.

Achieving your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence is a significant milestone in your sailing career.

The RYA Cruising Instructor Course is an intensive 5-day training program located in the Solent.

Join Sail Squad’s 4-week Cruising Instructor Development Programme, a one-of-a-kind course designed to bridge the gap between Yachtmaster Offshore and becoming a confident RYA Cruising Instructor.<

Sail Squad’s Skills & Drills Course is designed for sailors who already know how to sail but want focused time on the water to refine techniques.

We designed this 2-day course to address a common gap in skipper training: confident, consistent close-quarters manoeuvring.

Our milebuilding trips are designed to help you gain valuable offshore sailing experience in a supportive and purposeful environment.