Sailing courses in Solent
Compare RYA sailing courses in the Solent across bases such as Hamble, Southampton, Gosport and Cowes. Choose a practical sailing course, theory training or a supporting qualification, then compare the available dates and prices.
Upcoming RYA course dates in Solent
| Date | Course & provider | Location | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
29 Jan 2027 5 training days · split dates 29/30/31 January & 6/7 February | Competent CrewDetails
| Southampton | £897.00 | 11 places left | Check & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 29 Jan 2027 ↗ |
30 Jan 2027 2 calendar days | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £249.00 | 3 places left | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 30 Jan 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 5 training days | Coastal Skipper PracticalDetails
| Southampton | £837.00 | 4 places left | Check & book Coastal Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 | Day Skipper TheoryDetails
| Gosport | £449.00 | Available | Check & book Day Skipper Theory with Commodore Yachting, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 5 calendar days | Competent CrewDetails
| Hamble | Check & book Competent Crew with Hamble School of Yachting, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ | ||
1 Feb 2027 5 training days | Competent CrewDetails
| Southampton | £837.00 | 4 places left | Check & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 2 calendar days | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £199.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 3 places left | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 5 calendar days | Competent CrewDetails
| Southampton | £499.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 1 place left | Check & book Competent Crew with Solent Boat Training, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 5 training days | Yachtmaster OffshoreDetails
| Southampton | £997.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 3 places left | Check & book Yachtmaster Offshore with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
1 Feb 2027 5 training days | Day Skipper PracticalDetails
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £837.00 | 8 places left | Check & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗ |
4 Feb 2027 2 calendar days | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £199.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 3 places left | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 4 Feb 2027 ↗ |
5 Feb 2027 Split dates | Start YachtingDetails
| Hamble | Check & book Start Yachting with Hamble School of Yachting, 5 Feb 2027 ↗ | ||
6 Feb 2027 2 calendar days | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £249.00 | 3 places left | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 6 Feb 2027 ↗ |
6 Feb 2027 | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Gosport | £299.00 | Available | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Commodore Yachting, 6 Feb 2027 ↗ |
6 Feb 2027 5 training days | Yachtmaster OffshoreDetails
| Southampton | £1,157.00 | 2 places left | Check & book Yachtmaster Offshore with First Class Sailing, 6 Feb 2027 ↗ |
8 Feb 2027 5 training days | Competent CrewDetails
| Southampton | £837.00 | 4 places left | Check & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 8 Feb 2027 ↗ |
8 Feb 2027 5 calendar days | Competent CrewDetails
| Southampton | £499.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 2 places left | Check & book Competent Crew with Solent Boat Training, 8 Feb 2027 ↗ |
8 Feb 2027 | Yachtmaster CoastalDetails
| Gosport | £1,295.00 | Available | Check & book Yachtmaster Coastal with Commodore Yachting, 8 Feb 2027 ↗ |
8 Feb 2027 2 calendar days | Powerboat Level 2Details
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗ | Southampton | £199.00 Lowest shown course fee (GBP) | 3 places left | Check & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 8 Feb 2027 ↗ |
8 Feb 2027 5 calendar days | Cruising InstructorDetails
| Hamble | £975 | Check & book Cruising Instructor with Hamble School of Yachting, 8 Feb 2027 ↗ |
- Competent Crew29 Jan 2027· 5 training days · split dates
29/30/31 January & 6/7 February
First Class Sailing · Southampton
£897.0011 places leftCheck & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 29 Jan 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · split dates · ends 7 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 29/30/31 January & 6/7 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- £249.003 places leftCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 30 Jan 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Course Level 2
- Joining location
- Shamrock Quay, Southampton
- Duration & dates
- 2 calendar days · ends 31 Jan 2027
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days, approximately 09:00–17:00 each day
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Group size
- Maximum three students per course; booking together does not guarantee the same boat
- Published boat details
- School fleet: 6–7.5m RIBs
- Included equipment
- Training boat and fuel, waterproofs, lifejacket, course book and completion certificate
- Before you book
- No previous experience required. Minimum age 12; under-16s need a parent or guardian attending as an additional paying student.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Meals
- Tea and coffee included
- Extras to budget for
- ICC application is separate; RYA processing fees may apply.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- £837.004 places leftCheck & book Coastal Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Coastal Skipper Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 1-5 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- £449.00AvailableCheck & book Day Skipper Theory with Commodore Yachting, 1 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Theory – 01/02/27
- Price basis
- Published course place; cabin supplements and other extras may apply
- Check & book Competent Crew with Hamble School of Yachting, 1 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew
- Duration & dates
- 5 calendar days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Price basis
- Published course-page fee; confirm price per candidate and selected date
- £837.004 places leftCheck & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 1-5 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Powerboat Level 21 Feb 2027· 2 calendar days
Solent Boat Training · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£199.003 places leftCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 1 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Course Level 2
- Joining location
- Shamrock Quay, Southampton
- Duration & dates
- 2 calendar days · ends 2 Feb 2027
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days, approximately 09:00–17:00 each day
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Group size
- Maximum three students per course; booking together does not guarantee the same boat
- Published boat details
- School fleet: 6–7.5m RIBs
- Included equipment
- Training boat and fuel, waterproofs, lifejacket, course book and completion certificate
- Before you book
- No previous experience required. Minimum age 12; under-16s need a parent or guardian attending as an additional paying student.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Meals
- Tea and coffee included
- Extras to budget for
- ICC application is separate; RYA processing fees may apply.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- Competent Crew1 Feb 2027· 5 calendar days
Solent Boat Training · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£499.001 place leftCheck & book Competent Crew with Solent Boat Training, 1 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew
- Duration & dates
- 5 calendar days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Yachtmaster Offshore1 Feb 2027· 5 training days
First Class Sailing · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£997.003 places leftCheck & book Yachtmaster Offshore with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 1-5 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- £837.008 places leftCheck & book Day Skipper Practical with First Class Sailing, 1 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 1-5 February
- 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 ↗
- Powerboat Level 24 Feb 2027· 2 calendar days
Solent Boat Training · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£199.003 places leftCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 4 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Course Level 2
- Joining location
- Shamrock Quay, Southampton
- Duration & dates
- 2 calendar days · ends 5 Feb 2027
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days, approximately 09:00–17:00 each day
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Group size
- Maximum three students per course; booking together does not guarantee the same boat
- Published boat details
- School fleet: 6–7.5m RIBs
- Included equipment
- Training boat and fuel, waterproofs, lifejacket, course book and completion certificate
- Before you book
- No previous experience required. Minimum age 12; under-16s need a parent or guardian attending as an additional paying student.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Meals
- Tea and coffee included
- Extras to budget for
- ICC application is separate; RYA processing fees may apply.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- Check & book Start Yachting with Hamble School of Yachting, 5 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Start Yachting Taster Weekend
- Duration & dates
- Split dates · ends 7 Feb 2027
- Price basis
- Published course-page fee; confirm price per candidate and selected date
- £249.003 places leftCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 6 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Course Level 2
- Joining location
- Shamrock Quay, Southampton
- Duration & dates
- 2 calendar days · ends 7 Feb 2027
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days, approximately 09:00–17:00 each day
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Group size
- Maximum three students per course; booking together does not guarantee the same boat
- Published boat details
- School fleet: 6–7.5m RIBs
- Included equipment
- Training boat and fuel, waterproofs, lifejacket, course book and completion certificate
- Before you book
- No previous experience required. Minimum age 12; under-16s need a parent or guardian attending as an additional paying student.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Meals
- Tea and coffee included
- Extras to budget for
- ICC application is separate; RYA processing fees may apply.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- £299.00AvailableCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Commodore Yachting, 6 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 – 06/02/27
- Joining location
- Premier Gosport Marina, Gosport
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days; confirm joining and finish times
- Price basis
- Published course place; cabin supplements and other extras may apply
- Group size
- Three students per instructor
- Included equipment
- Waterproof jacket/trousers and lifejacket
- Before you book
- No assumed knowledge. The RYA minimum age is 12; the school requires under-16s to be accompanied by an adult.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Accommodation
- Optional bunk-only stay aboard a yacht costs extra and depends on availability
- Meals
- Bring a packed lunch, snacks and drinks, or buy lunch locally
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- £1,157.002 places leftCheck & book Yachtmaster Offshore with First Class Sailing, 6 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 10 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 6-10 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- £837.004 places leftCheck & book Competent Crew with First Class Sailing, 8 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 training days · ends 12 Feb 2027
- Attendance
- 8-12 February
- Price basis
- Single-berth course fee; confirm ratio, moorings and optional upgrades
- Competent Crew8 Feb 2027· 5 calendar days
Solent Boat Training · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£499.002 places leftCheck & book Competent Crew with Solent Boat Training, 8 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Competent Crew
- Duration & dates
- 5 calendar days · ends 12 Feb 2027
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- £1,295.00AvailableCheck & book Yachtmaster Coastal with Commodore Yachting, 8 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Preparation Week – 08/02/27
- Price basis
- Published course place; cabin supplements and other extras may apply
- Powerboat Level 28 Feb 2027· 2 calendar days
Solent Boat Training · Southampton
Lowest shown course fee (GBP)£199.003 places leftCheck & book Powerboat Level 2 with Solent Boat Training, 8 Feb 2027 ↗Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Powerboat Course Level 2
- Joining location
- Shamrock Quay, Southampton
- Duration & dates
- 2 calendar days · ends 9 Feb 2027
- Published course schedule
- Two consecutive days, approximately 09:00–17:00 each day
- Price basis
- Per person for the selected course dates; confirm mandatory extras
- Group size
- Maximum three students per course; booking together does not guarantee the same boat
- Published boat details
- School fleet: 6–7.5m RIBs
- Included equipment
- Training boat and fuel, waterproofs, lifejacket, course book and completion certificate
- Before you book
- No previous experience required. Minimum age 12; under-16s need a parent or guardian attending as an additional paying student.
- RYA course requirements ↗
- Meals
- Tea and coffee included
- Extras to budget for
- ICC application is separate; RYA processing fees may apply.
General provider terms, checked 12 October 2026; confirm for this date. Provider source ↗
- £975Check & book Cruising Instructor with Hamble School of Yachting, 8 Feb 2027 ↗
Details
- Provider’s course name
- RYA Cruising Instructor Sail Course
- Duration & dates
- 5 calendar days · ends 12 Feb 2027
- Price basis
- Published course-page fee; confirm price per candidate and selected date
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