RYA Day Skipper Practical in Solent
Find a practical sailing course joining in Southampton, Hamble or Gosport. Compare five-day and split-weekend formats, onboard accommodation, meals and the extras that change your total.
- Training
- 5 days or a complete split-weekend course
- Experience
- 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours aboard
- Preparation
- Basic sailing and Day Skipper theory knowledge
First Class SailingAll schools
105 upcoming dates in Solent
| Date | Provider | Location | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
17 Jul 2027 5 training days · split dates 17/18 & 31 July/1/2 August | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 17 Jul 2027 ↗ |
19 Jul 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 19 Jul 2027 ↗ |
24 Jul 2027 5 training days · split dates 24/25 & 31 July/1/2 August | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 24 Jul 2027 ↗ |
26 Jul 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 26 Jul 2027 ↗ |
2 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 2 Aug 2027 ↗ |
4 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 4 Aug 2027 ↗ |
9 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 9 Aug 2027 ↗ |
11 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 11 Aug 2027 ↗ |
14 Aug 2027 5 training days · split dates 14/15 & 21/22/23 August | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 14 Aug 2027 ↗ |
16 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 16 Aug 2027 ↗ |
21 Aug 2027 5 training days · split dates 21/22 & 28/29/30 August (Bank Holiday) (32 ft yacht - great for a couple) | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 32 ft yacht | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 21 Aug 2027 ↗ |
23 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 23 Aug 2027 ↗ |
25 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 25 Aug 2027 ↗ |
26 Aug 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,207.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 26 Aug 2027 ↗ |
1 Sept 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Sept 2027 ↗ |
6 Sept 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 6 Sept 2027 ↗ |
11 Sept 2027 5 training days · split dates 11/12 & 18/19/20 September | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 11 Sept 2027 ↗ |
13 Sept 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 13 Sept 2027 ↗ |
20 Sept 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,047.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 20 Sept 2027 ↗ |
22 Sept 2027 5 training days | Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £1,157.00 | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 22 Sept 2027 ↗ |
First Class Sailing
17 Jul 2027· 5 training days · split dates17/18 & 31 July/1/2 August
Southampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 17 Jul 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 2 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 17/18 & 31 July/1/2 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
19 Jul 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 19 Jul 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 23 Jul 2027
- Attendance
- 19-23 July
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
24 Jul 2027· 5 training days · split dates24/25 & 31 July/1/2 August
Southampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 24 Jul 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 2 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 24/25 & 31 July/1/2 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
26 Jul 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 26 Jul 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 30 Jul 2027
- Attendance
- 26-30 July
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
2 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 2 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 6 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 2-6 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
4 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 4 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 8 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 4-8 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
9 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 9 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 13 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 9-13 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
11 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 11 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 15 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 11-15 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
14 Aug 2027· 5 training days · split dates14/15 & 21/22/23 August
Southampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 14 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 23 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 14/15 & 21/22/23 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
16 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 16 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 20 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 16-20 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
21 Aug 2027· 5 training days · split dates21/22 & 28/29/30 August (Bank Holiday) (32 ft yacht - great for a couple)
Southampton
32 ft yacht
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 21 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 30 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 21/22 & 28/29/30 August (Bank Holiday) (32 ft yacht - great for a couple)
- Boat on this departure
- 32 ft yacht
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
23 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 23 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 27 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 23-27 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
25 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 25 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 29 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 25-29 August
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
26 Aug 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,207.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 26 Aug 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 30 Aug 2027
- Attendance
- 26-30 August (Bank Holiday)
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
1 Sept 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 5 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 1-5 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
6 Sept 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 6 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 10 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 6-10 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
11 Sept 2027· 5 training days · split dates11/12 & 18/19/20 September
Southampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 11 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 20 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 11/12 & 18/19/20 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
13 Sept 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 13 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 17 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 13-17 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
20 Sept 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£1,047.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 20 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 24 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 20-24 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
First Class Sailing
22 Sept 2027· 5 training daysSouthampton
£1,157.00Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 22 Sept 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 26 Sept 2027
- Attendance
- 22-26 September
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Group size
- 2:1 to 5:1 options; confirm which ratio the fare buys
- Accommodation
- Own sleeping space aboard; cabin or saloon, not necessarily a private cabin
- Meals
- Onboard meals included except supper on joining evening
- Extras to budget for
- Mooring fees extra: provider estimates about £40 per person for five days. Joining supper extra.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
Solent schools: prices & inclusions
Published fees across the matching dates. School inclusions reviewed 12 October 2026.
First Class Sailing
Shamrock Quay, Southampton
£837.00–£1,257.00 per person
105 dates · Next 4 Nov 2026
View First Class Sailing dates →- Format
- Five consecutive days or split weekends
- Group
- 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 or 5:1 options, depending on the booking
- Included
- Onboard accommodation, meals except joining-evening supper
- Sleeping
- Individual cabin or saloon sleeping space; groups may share
- Moorings
- Extra: approximately £40 per person for five days
Why do Day Skipper prices vary?
A smaller teaching group
Hamble publishes five-day fees of £760–£825 at its normal 4:1 ratio, and £995 for selected 3:1 dates.
That is £170–£235 more for one fewer student per instructor. Fewer students can mean more individual coaching and practice turns; the ratio is a useful value comparison alongside the fee.
Published school options ↗