Women Only RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper
Do your RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper with an all women-crew, including the skipper on 30 September - 4 October.
Overview
Due to popular demand, we are offering ladies only sailing courses. If you'd like to come with a friend who is at a different level, we can do RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper qualifications on the same yacht at the same time.
All-Women RYA Competent Crew
Join us for the RYA Competent Crew Course, starting from Southampton and sailing through the Solent's scenic waters. In just 5 days, we'll teach you all you need to know to be a great crew member, covering safety gear, sailing skills, and more.
During the course, you'll sleep and eat on the yacht. You can come alone or bring friends, family, or a partner along as active crew members. Each night, we'll aim to moor in a different spot, and one night we'll even sail under the stars.
You can sign up with 2, 3, or 4 students, or take the whole boat with up to 4 friends. Our courses usually have a mix of solo participants and groups.
Expect a fun and rewarding time on the RYA Competent Crew course—it's like a mini holiday! Spending a few days learning to sail in Southampton is as refreshing as a two-week beach break.
This course will be on 30 September - 4 October, click the link below to book:
What to expect on the all-women RYA Competent Crew course
You'll be greeted by a warm and experienced female instructor ready to guide you through all the essentials. Our instructors are not only highly qualified but also known for their enthusiasm and expertise in sailing.
You'll join a group of like-minded women, likely leaving with both newfound skills and friendships. Plus, there's nothing quite like the combination of delicious fresh food and invigorating sea air.
Days are filled with exciting activities, leaving you pleasantly tired by day's end. We typically start with breakfast around 8 am or earlier and aim to have you in a marina for a refreshing shower by 6 pm. Evenings are for enjoying supper onboard and, if time allows, a visit to a nearby pub.
Our courses are flexible, adapting to the wind, tide, and your preferences. Some nights, we'll drop anchor, while others, we'll secure to a buoy. And don't miss out on the thrill of an evening sail under the stars—it's an unforgettable experience!
For more information, check out our RYA Competent Crew page.
This course will be on 30 September - 4 October, click the link below to book:
A Snapshot of a Competent Crew Course
Gain practical skills and knowledge, plus enjoy teamwork, learn navigation, and safety essentials.
Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your sailing abilities, this course offers a solid foundation to start your journey.
Watch our video which gives a brief overview of what to expect.
All-Women RYA Day Skipper Practical
Before enrolling in our RYA Day Skipper Practical Course in Southampton, it's essential to have completed either the Competent Crew Course or be at a Competent Crew level. Additionally, you should have finished the shore-based RYA Day Skipper Theory course or possess navigational knowledge equivalent to those courses.
Under the guidance of our experienced female instructor, you'll gain the skills and confidence needed to skipper a yacht effectively.
Throughout the RYA Day Skipper Course in the Solent, we'll strive to explore a new marina, harbour, or anchorage each evening. Accommodation and meals are provided onboard.
To obtain your RYA Day Skipper certificate, you can opt for the practical course with 2, 3, or 4 students onboard, or reserve the entire boat for yourself and up to 4 friends. Our courses typically attract a diverse mix of solo attendees and those accompanied by friends or partners.
For more information, check out our RYA Day Skipper practical page.
This course will be on 30 September - 4 October, click the link below to book:
All-Women RYA Day Skipper Info
Minimum Pre Course Experience: 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night cruising hours.
Recommended Knowledge: There is not time on the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course to cover all the navigation skills required to skipper a yacht, so you need to know these or have done the Shorebased Day Skipper Course in advance.
You also need to have a good basic sailing and yacht handling ability. It will be assumed that you know how to sail to the level of Competent Crew standard.
Course Content: Basic Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
Ability after the Course: You will be able to Skipper a yacht in familiar waters by day. Or charter a boat in somewhere like the Med.
The RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification can be used to obtain an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) by sending the certificate to the RYA with an application form.
This course will be on 30 September - 4 October, click the link below to book:
