Hamble School of Yachting

We are one of the leading RYA sea schools in the UK, specialising in RYA Sailing courses, RYA Motor courses and RYA Powerboat courses. We have been helping people who want to learn to sail for over 35 years by providing a full range of sailing courses and lessons as well as courses for professionals to MCA/STCW standards. Our sailing courses are run on a friendly yet professional basis with experienced instructors who will make your sailing lessons both fun and memorable.

We recognise that sail training is about your aspirations and will work with you to ensure that you maximise your achievement and most importantly you enjoy your time on the water or in the classroom. When you sign up with Hamble School of Yachting our relaxed family atmosphere will make you feel welcome as part of the team. Our aim is that you are proud to say you were trained at Hamble School of Yachting and will come back and recommend us to your friends and family.

Hamble School of Yachting offers courses that are part of the RYA Motor Cruising, Shorebased, Powerboat, Sail Cruising, Inland Waterways, Personal Watercraft, Small Boat Sailing, Exams and Specialist Short Courses schemes. It is also authorised to conduct ICC tests for motor vessels up to 10m, motor vessels up to 24m, sailing vessels, cevni test and online cevni test.

RYA TRAINING CENTRE

Hamble School of Yachting is an RYA recognised Training Centre offering courses run under RYA Training Schemes.

ICC TEST CENTRE

Hamble School of Yachting is an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) Test Centre authorised to conduct ICC tests.

RYA Courses Offered

Hamble School of Yachting offers courses that are part of the following RYA Schemes.

Motor Cruising

Practical and theory courses for handling, navigating and skippering motor cruisers.

Shorebased

Theory courses covering navigation, safety, weather and passage planning.

Powerboat

Practical powerboat handling, safety and development courses.

Sail Cruising

Practical and theory courses from first experience through to confident yacht skippering.

Inland Waterways

Boat-handling and navigation training for canals, rivers and other inland waterways.

Personal Watercraft

Safe handling and practical skills training for personal watercraft users.

Small Boat Sailing

Sailing tuition in dinghies, keelboats and multihulls, from beginner to advanced.

Exams

RYA practical and oral examinations for recognised certificates of competence.

Specialist Short Courses

Focused training in areas such as marine radio, first aid, sea survival, diesel engines and radar.