RYA Courses – Practical

Name: Cpmpetent Crew course
Item: Rod
Rating: 5
Author: Rod

RYA qualifications are known and respected the world over.

Hamble Point Sailing School run a full programme of RYA sailing and powerboating courses from our Hamble Point school base. We can also help you with taking a course in an overseas locations. Sailing and powerboating courses for beginners right through to becoming an Ocean Yachtmaster are available throughout the year.

Our courses allow for up to four students to be on board.

Choose a course below to view more details or contact us directly to enquire which is best for you. Many more courses available so if you do not see what you are looking for just ask.

Practical Sailing Courses

RYA Start Yachting Course

Our RYA Start Yachting course is a short introduction to sailing for complete beginners. By the end of the RYA Start Yachting course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropewor

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RYA Competent Crew

RYA Competent Crew
The RYA Competent Crew is a course for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
Experience living on board and really get to k

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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 UK.
If you are planning to sail or cruise wi

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RYA Day Skipper Practical

RYA Day Skipper Practical
The RYA Day Skipper Practical is a course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.
Learn to skipper a short passage with

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RYA Coastal Skipper

RYA Coastal Skipper
Our RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course offers advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake

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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 a practical ability to RYA Coastal level plus a knowledge of navig

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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 ability to at least the RYA Coastal skipper practical level plus ha

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Student Comments

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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, Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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. Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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, Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 – Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

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 Continue Reading

G Fisher 19th November 2015