Shore-based Courses

If you are planning on Chartering a yacht with friends or family, it is important to know that most charter bases and indeed many countries require a crew member to obtain their RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate.

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You can choose to study online and join us in the classroom for the final exam, or spend a day with us and have one of our instructors guide you through the course notes and prepare you for the exam.

This course will appeal to boat owners and crew of Yachts, Tenders and small business vessels such as tour boats. The knowledge gained will enable the candidate to successfully carry out maintenance and fault-finding on their vessel.

The 1 day RYA First Aid At Sea Course is a requirement for many seafarers including commercial skippers, bareboat skippers, and regatta crews.

The syllabus was created following guidelines from many recognized agencies, but your Sail and Power Academy instructor will help you relate both the theory and practical components during this course. 

With content structured for a virtual experience, Sail and Power and our partner, Sailing Course Online, help you gain theory knowledge that’s essential for when you’re out on the water. The courses we offer include RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™.

Our partner, Sailing Course Online, has successfully delivered courses to thousands of students, many of whom have gone on to undertake a practical course. Even though the course is online, you’re only an email away from fast and helpful support from the team of qualified instructors.

Assume Command of your Yacht and Crew

Enrol in the RYA Day Skipper practical course to take charge of your motor yacht and crew. Over five days, you will be in charge of navigation and crew management with the instructor available to offer guidance and support.

Wanting to charter a yacht but don't have the license? Look no further, our intensive course is designed to get you from beginner to charter captain in just 3-weeks . The package includes RYA Competent Crew Practical, VHF course, exam and license, RYA Day Skipper Theory, & your RYA Day Skipper Practical

A compulsory online course for RYA Commercial Endorsement holders. Each year approximately 4,500 people apply to the RYA for a commercial endorsement in order to use their RYA qualifications professionally as skipper or crew. You could be doing anything from delivering a new 35’ yacht or driving a workboat with lifting and towing gear, to running a superyacht in the Med. Whatever your job is on board, in the commercial world you are a professional seafarer. As such, you are no different from the captain of a cruise liner – you have a duty of care to crew, passengers, and other water users, and you will be held to account if things go wrong.