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ICC (International Certificate of Competence)

ICC (International Certificate of Competence)

ICC (International Certificate of Competence) is a requirement for anyone who wishes to charter outside the ...Read more

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep & Exam

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep and Exam

The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper course is suitable for the more advanced skippers who have ...Read more

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation & Exam

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Prep and Exam

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore is suitable for the more advanced skippers who have a practical ...Read more

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Aegean 600 July 2024 – Sounio Greece & Islands

The Aegean 600 is a 600nm style offshore race circumnavigating the Greek Islands, starting in Sounion close to Athens and ...Read more

Les Voiles de St Tropez October 2024

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez takes place between 26 September and 6 October 2024, the famous classic ...Read more

Malta to Syracuse Race May 2024

We partnered with First 40 Olympia’s Tigress relaunching at the start of May beginning with the RMYC Malta to Marzamemi ...Read more

Rolex Middle Sea Race October 2024

Rolex Middle Sea Race 2024. One of the finest offshore races in the world. Take on the narrows of the ...Read more

Skipper Skills Training Weekends

Skipper Skills Training Weekends

Skipper Skills Training weekends are perfect for anyone wishng to brush up skills, blow away the cobwebs ...Read more

Private Sailing Tuition

Private Sailing tuition is a particular specialty of Hamble Point Sailing School.

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We are the Sea School branch of Hamble Point Yacht Charters, ideally located in the Solent and specialising in the delivery of RYA Sailing & Powerboat courses, own boat tuition and private sail and powerboat training. Using a wide variety of well maintained and equipped yachts, our experienced, friendly and enthusiastic instructors provide the full range of sail courses and tuition suitable for everyone from the beginner or occasional sailor through to achieving your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements or can’t find the answer to any questions you may have.

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Friendly welcome. All staff helpful. Relaxed atmosphere. Instructors gave clear explanations of safety equipment and how to perform tasks expected of crew. Very tolerant of mistakes made. Encouraged us to be more independent as the week went by to help build our confidence. Berthed in a number of different marinas each presenting different issues to consider when berthing. The whole experience was most enjoyable and I feel able to crew for other skippers. Excellent value.

Rod 23rd July 2019

The boat and equipment was in good order. We learnt a huge amount in a friendly and fun environment. I wouldn't hesitate to use HPYC for training or charters in the future.

M Read 23rd July 2019

As I left in something of a hurry last Friday, I just wanted to write to say how much I enjoyed the course with Martyn last week. This very much met my needs in terms of providing confidence as to my progress in skills development.

CC 19th June 2019

I was a bit apprehensive about doing my competent crew course .... I’m normally a feet firmly on dry land kinda girl but my trip thoroughly exceeded expectations! I went alone on an all women crew & quickly realised you are never alone on a boat.... we bonded very quickly over a refreshment the first night! I was kitted out with wellies & waterproof clothing & beds on board were chosen... surprisingly comfortable. I was amazed at the quality of food we ate ... proper full English breakfast to set us up the first morning .... which was a blessing in the wet & wind! Alex, our yatchmaster put us all at ease talking us through the course. I hadn’t realised we would moor beside such good showers every night altho I admit I didn’t shower every day ! ? I learnt so much on the course, weather, wind, knots, helming, tacking, mooring! We dealt with fog, anchor chains, going up the mast (not normal!), man overboard (not literally!) & all the time Alex was very clear, professional & super friendly always encouraging us along the way. I can’t recommend Hamble point sailing enough, and a trip to the Isle of Wight.... I hadn’t realised how beautiful it was!

Tracey M 26th April 2019

Last week was really great, I want to thank you for that !

A Woersteland 19th February 2019

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Day Skipper course last week.

I feel like I learnt a huge amount and benefitted from great company and the experience of a great instructor.

Please pass on my thanks to Martin who has a wealth of knowledge and practical experience that he was more than happy to share and made the whole experience both challenging and at the same time highly enjoyable.'

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your course to others.

Graham 14th January 2019

Thank you for the sailing yesterday. Had a great day, the wind was a little light at first but it picked up a bit more in the afternoon.

Big shout out to the skipper, thought he was amazing. Really knowledgable and patient. Made the day funny and educational.ong>

11th July 2018

Great training weekend where I could practice skills I learnt on my Day Skipper 3 years ago, but had not really practised since e.g. MOB under power & under sail, picking up a buoy under sail and mooring in various spaces and marinas.

The instructor (John) was absolutely excellent. He was really knowledgeable and experienced and gave really clear explanations, both by drawing diagrams, demonstrations and talking us through what we were about to do.

There was plenty of space on-board the yacht (38ft Bavaria) for three of us in total. Supplied food was fine and there was plenty of it.

I borrowed waterproofs which were included as part of the course fee. These were in good condition.

The whole course was really relaxed and informative. All-in-all it was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

S Harrison 5th June 2018

Amazing course. This company managed to put together a bespoke set of training for us with an extremely capable and experienced skipper together with an excellent boat. The location enabled us to experience so much over the time on the course.

R Raven 14th May 2018

Very well organised, professionally managed, training yacht exceptionally clean and well looked after. The course was challenging and lots of fun.

E Farley 19th March 2018

Could you thank Martin for me for an excellent course and a fun week, please?. I was a bit dubious, as I’m sure he noticed, about sailing around Southampton docks but his teaching locations and style were very effective. I’m much more confident about my ability to take a boat out as skipper.

James 13th March 2018

I was very pleased with the Schools quick responses to my initial online booking for the Competent Crew Course and all subsequent communications. I was kept updated about arrangements prior to the course. On arrival the staff and instructor welcomed me warmly and were clear about what I needed to do. On the course the instructor was very clear, helpful and encouraging and also a good companion. I was given plenty of opportunity to develop my practical skills and extend my knowledge and understanding of all that's required to be a good crew member.

Our instructor is clearly very experienced in sailing completing thousands of sea miles each year and was very approachable with a wealth of anecdotes from his own experience that he was able to use to illustrate many of his teaching points. But he was also happy to patiently explain and answer basic questions and ensure he'd full answered your query. He planned and discussed with us the schedule and its objectives for each day and ensured we completed them successfully.

The boat was well equipped and provided all the opportunities to practice the skills we were taught and the school also supplied a good selection of food for the week.

The cost was reasonable just for an enjoyable weeks sailing, but when you add all the instruction and opportunities for practicing the skills taught it was excellent value. I left feeling well prepared to act as a crew member on a boat, and am enthusiastic to develop my skills further.

D Bailey 22nd February 2018

Just to thank John for his patience, companionship, company and professionalism, top chap.

M Horn 5th December 2017

Great 3 day charter for four of us. The boat was well prepared and Josh, our skipper, helped ensure we had a great time. A great trainer for those less experienced in the crew and his planning ensured we had a varied sailing experience in the Solent with well chosen overnight locations.

John G 13th November 2017

I really liked Martyn's approach. I learned a lot and he really boosted my confidence.

J Hughes 24th October 2017

5 day yacht Master preparation course arranged through Hamble point Yacht Charters. This was an excellent course and the instructor put a lot of effort into producing an excellent combination of quite intensive learning which combined some theory with practical exercises including night pilotages, and a really enjoyable and entertaining week on board. Definitely recommend it.

S Middleton 19th October 2017

I chose Hamble Point school from internet as the dates were convenient to me, so glad I made this choice. Those at the school were very quick to respond to my requests and friendly when I got there. The boat we had was in good condition (Jeanneau 37) and the provisions supplied were excellent and plentiful. Although I had all my own gear there was plenty there for the beginner to use. The standard of teaching from John was of the highest quality. Had never sailed the Solent but it is a great place to sail and hone skills. I picked the school at random but so glad I did, when I return to the Solent they will be top of my list.

W K 18th August 2017

Excellent provisions as well, we were not going to starve!

W Kennedy 18th August 2017

The communication was fantastic, prices were great and the tuition was very fun and engaging

M Reeves 16th August 2017

We weren't sure what would be best for us but a conversation with Alex put us on the right track. Our Instructor, Dave, was great

DM 16th August 2017

Had a great weekend out in the Solent with Hamble Point Charter Skipper and Trainer Paul. I've chartered before from Hamble Point and have always been happy. Karen and Alex are extremely helpful and nothing is too much trouble. This time I wanted to bring my wife Julie and two kids along. Julie wanted to start her 'Day Skipper' training and as I hadn't skippered a boat for a few years it would be a good refresher for me too. The weather was great which set the scene for the weekend. Paul involved the kids a lot in sailing the yacht, a lot more than I expected; couldn't believe they got up the on the morning of the second day and completed 'engine checks' before we headed off. The kids loved it and can't wait for the next time and of course Julie and I loved to too and will definitely be out with Paul again very soon for much of the same.

Hesketh 8th August 2017

Excellent school. Super service.
Super School. They got me out of a hole when a nearby competitor let me down with no notice.
Great coastal skipper course with Instructor Tom.
Unreserved recommendation

S Arthur 18th July 2017

Just sending you a very big thank you for such an excellent week. [Alex. was] brilliant - so informative and supportive; encouraging and calm; not to mention, good fun and kind. Thank you! I've learnt loads and am now feeling more confident.

17th May 2017

Thank you very much! Thank you again for the fantastic tuition last week. I learnt so much from [Alex.]. [Her] calm and patient manner made a massive difference and really helped my confidence.

LW 16th May 2017

A weekend sailing. Very efficiently organised and really friendly. You felt like you were in a very safe pair of hands. I'd highly recomend them for your sailing trips.

S White 18th April 2017

A fabulous weekend sailing with Alex as skipper. An easy and relaxing trip to Poole and back. It was lovely to have the boat fully provisioned for us, and to be able to eat our evening meal on board, whilst making new friends. There was opportunity for us to do as much or little as we wanted to, navigating, helming, working on fore deck etc. The boat (Spirit) was well equipped for us, as are all the Hamble Point Yacht Charter & Sailing School boats.

LH 12th April 2017

We were made to feel incredibly welcome when we arrived. This approach is vital when trying to attract new people to sailing as it can often be seen, from the outside, as difficult to access.

AC 10th April 2017

and Angus, the Instructor, was very good

29th March 2017

The best fun week I have had in a long time. Thank you to all at Hamble Point Sailing School for making it so much fun!

D Fry 29th March 2017

Thank you for a wonderful Day Skipper experience! brilliantly organised, wonderful staff, and amazing instructor and crew, fantastic shore based team, high quality hire equipment, well stocked boat, and an amazing five days. I cannot recommend you highly enough!

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D Fry 20th March 2017

Great combination of a really friendly outfit with highly professional product. Everything was efficient and straightforward.

T Falkus 13th February 2017

[I] Booked an introduction to sailing (weekend course) with Hamble [Point Sailing School]. The experience was fantastic and I learned much more than the basics thanks to Alex. my instructor and the team. They were patient and generous with their time and knowledge and really nice people. I hoped to like sailing after my weekend - the experience exceeded my expectations and I loved it and will be back to do the Competent Crew Course next. I highly recommend this to anyone thinking of trying sailing.

Thank you Alex for an unforgettable introduction to sailing. I went into the weekend hoping to like sailing and have come away loving it. See you soon for the Comp Crew. I also want to thank Josh and Debs for making the weekend such fun and so informative. Thanks guys!

K Dillistone 10th January 2017

Alex [the skipper] did a great job!

CT Customer 2nd November 2016

Professional and friendly and we had a great time on the course but would add that Ian was fantastic. I would want to do my Day Skipper with him that's for sure.

M Lineham 10th October 2016

We had a fantastic day sailing to Cowes and back. We have zero experience but our captain Roland was so patient and gave all of us the experience if a lifetime sailing in the Solent - we can't wait for our next trip!!!!

S Dineen 14th July 2016

Good school, reliable and effective.

J Hatchley 28th June 2016

An outstanding experience. I have completed my Day Skipper and now my Coastal Skipper Practical with Hamble Point Sailing School, both were positive experiences on great boats with excellent tuition.

J Manchini 1st June 2016

Leigh is a brill instructor, really clear, very knowledgeable and above all very patient!

Tony Gee 31st May 2016

Professional and very helpful

P Seth 16th May 2016

Very friendly and ameniable company who are big enough to manage but still small enough to care. A great weekend, excellent foul weather gear and geanerally good all round

Nichols 12th May 2016

The 3 day 170 nm cruise allowed me to hone my day & night passage planning & pilotage skills knowing the ever dependable Roland was at hand to offer tips, improvements & encouragement. I thoroughly recommend HPYC & Roland. Especially his toasties!!

J Murphy 6th May 2016

Roland was excellent as usual and I’ll be back!

J Murphy 4th May 2016

Reliable and client friendly company.

A Guscov 27th April 2016

Hamble Point are very customer orientated, competent and helpful team, great place to start a sailing trip!

B Romer 4th April 2016

No fuss or hassle, it was just all about going sailing!

P Buckley 7th March 2016

4 dinghy sailors have just had an excellent weekend yacht sailing in the Solent. We chartered Appaloosa, a Bavaria 36 sailing yacht from Hamble Point Yacht Charters from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. The booking process was easy and straightforward, and the special low season discount made the weekend good value for money. The yacht itself, was in excellent condition, and the layout below is very sensible for cruising. She was well equipped and I would recommend her to anyone wishing to cruise the South Coast. We 4 adults had plenty of room, although she could take up to 8. Based at Hamble Point meant very easy and quick access to the Solent, and the Ketch Rigger cafe in the marina is a handy place for a crew to assemble while a skipper takes over a boat. We experienced wind F 5-7 most of the time during our weekend, with regular gusts up to F 8 and 9, and even F 10 at one stage. At no time did anyone feel that the yacht was not up to it.

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23rd December 2015

Brian and I enjoyed our course very much. Steve Penn is an excellent instructor – patient, decisive, clear in his explanations, encouraging and with a brilliant sense of humour – he needed it to put up with us! I certainly feel more confident in my ability to sail and now need to go and practice, practice, practice. I was also very impressed with the way the Bavaria 36 handled.

A Capper 19th November 2015

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Roland for looking after my son and husband so brilliantly this weekend. The course was their Xmas present from me and they absolutely loved it. John specifically said how nice Roland was and really appreciated how well they were looked after and instructed. Thank you. I don't doubt you will be seeing them again!

Lorna K 19th November 2015

Just to say many thanks to Hamble Point, and to Leigh in particular, for a great day’s training yesterday – exactly what we were looking for, and very pleasantly delivered.

SM 19th November 2015

We had a great time on Empowered, the whole family really enjoyed themselves and it was nice to be able to get some sailing in. Please pass on our gratitude to Richard, who is an excellent skipper and taught us all a thing or two, it certainly re-ignited my passion to do a bit more sailing.

G Fisher 19th November 2015

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