Power and sailGetting started
Introduction to Sailing (Power and Sail)
First steps
A practical first taste of life on board, from steering under power to handling ropes and sails.
Courses
Find the right maritime course
Choose the route that matches what you need. Recreational courses build boating and sailing skills step by step. Commercial training is shaped around your role or team. Specialist oil, gas and well-control training is handled by our related ITS and IWCT teams.
Choose a route
Two main routes, one specialist signpost
Recreational and commercial training are separate, so you only see what is relevant to you.
Recreational
Power and sail courses
From a first introduction to advanced coastal and offshore study. Ask us for current dates and requirements.
Power and sailGetting started
Able & Competent Crew (Power and Sail)
Crew foundations
Build the skills to be an active, useful crew member, from ropework to mooring and casting off.
PowerDeveloping
Small Boat Skipper (Power)
Developing
Develop safe powerboat handling and the seamanship behind every manoeuvre.
PowerAdvanced
Small Boat Master (Power)
Advanced
Take on more demanding trips with stronger boat handling, passage planning and judgement.
Power and sailDeveloping
Coastal Skipper (Power and Sail)
Coastal progression
Grow your confidence as a skipper on coastal trips, building on the basics you already know.
TheoryAdvanced
Master Theory
Navigation and theory
Take your navigation and weather knowledge to the level expected of an advanced skipper.
Power and sailAdvanced
Master Coastal (Power and Sail)
Advanced coastal
Prepare for more demanding coastal passages by day and night, with an emphasis on command.
Power and sailAdvanced
Master Offshore (Power and Sail)
Advanced offshore
Refine advanced skippering and yacht management skills for offshore passages.
Not sure which course fits?
Tell us about your experience and what you want to be able to do. We will suggest a sensible starting point.