
RYA Training 2021
Sundowners offers a range of practical courses for the RYA sail cruising scheme, and beginner sailing and boat handling instruction at below market rates.
Courses are delivered with club instructors through the Ariel Yacht Club, our reciprocal training and club partner, which is an RYA recognised training centre.
For further course information, please follow the “More Details” links which include RYA syllabus information and qualifying criteria.
RYA Combined DAY SKIPPER / COMPETENT CREW COURSE
05-06 June & 12-13-14 June 2021
Held over 2 weekends in the Solent, this 5 Day RYA course leads to Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical qualification.
Course Fee: £490* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)


BOAT HANDLING COURSE
18 – 19 SEPTEMBER 2021
2 Day “in house” Boat Handling course
This is not an RYA course
Course Fee: £170* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)

RYA COASTAL Skipper / YACHTMASTER TRAINING
04 – 08 October 2021
5 Day RYA training course in preparation for the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Exam.
Course Fee: £450* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)
RYA COASTAL / YACHTMASTER EXAM
09 – 10 october 2021
Coastal / Yachtmaster exam with an RYA Examiner
£30 + share of RYA YMI Examiner fee
RYA DAY SKIPPER / COMPETENT CREW COURSE
16 – 17 OCT & 23/24/25 OCTober 2021
Held over 2 weekends in the Solent, this 5 Day RYA course leads to Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical qualification.
Course Fee: £490* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)

* Ariel Yacht Club school boats ** Additional fee payable to RYA