RYA Training 2024
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.
Advanced Skills Training Course
3-Day Midweek 2nd-4th October 2024
Advanced Skills Training (content is flexible and will depend on wishes of the candidates)
RYA Combined DAY SKIPPER / COMPETENT CREW COURSE
Mon 14 to Fri 18 Oct 2024
Held over 2 weekends in the Solent, this 5 Day RYA course leads to Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical qualification.
Course Fee: £625* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)
BOAT HANDLING COURSE
06-07 July 2024
2 Day “in house” Boat Handling course
This is not an RYA course
Course Fee: £230* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)
RYA COASTAL Skipper / YACHTMASTER TRAINING (Prep)
Sat 05 to Wed 09 Oct 2024
5 Day RYA training course in preparation for the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Exam.
Course Fee: £625* (Incl. Fuel but excl. Food and Mooring fees)
RYA COASTAL / YACHTMASTER EXAM
10-11 Oct 2024
Coastal / Yachtmaster exam with an RYA Examiner
Free if PREP Course paid for
* Ariel Yacht Club school boats ** Additional fee payable to RYA