Southampton Water Activities Centre

This course, comprising the training modules, pre-exam knowledge check and the RYA VHF Handbook, allows you to work through the training...

Essential Navigation and Seamanship is a excellent introduction to navigation and safety for both those looking to refresh their...

It is important that all RYA instructors, coaches and trainers, and anyone working with children or vulnerable adults at an RYA...

The PPR course is for skippers and crew using RYA qualifications to allow them to work commercially. As such, it is written mainly from...

This advanced course will build your knowledge of offshore navigation techniques for sail and power. It covers piloting, calculating...

This is the Day Skipper Theory Course spread out over 10 weeks. It is run on Tuesday Evenings from 6pm-9pm and is on every Tuesday from...

The Short Range Certificate (SRC) is a legal requirement for anyone using VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any...

This course covers firefighting, use of flares, emergency repairs and the use of storm sails. It is a requirement for Rolex Fastnet and...

This course covers everything you need to know in an emergency. It includes a two hour practical pool session on using a life raft, along...

During this 5 day course, the candidates are trained to deliver the RYA Youth and Windsurfing Schemes up to the Start Windsurf Level. The...

Active Windsurf courses are designed around the RYA Youth Windsurf Scheme; beginner covers stages one and two over a fun, hands-on week....

A course for complete novices looking to learn the basics of windsurfing. The course focuses on getting out on the water and...

This two day course covers emergency scenarios that could be faced by those looking after young children and infants.

This two day course updates the skills required to be a nominated workplace first aider and renews the First Aid at Work certificate for...

Over a 2 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations,...

Over a half day period, Learners will leave with a renewed confidence having had the opportunity to practise essential first aid...

Over a 3 day period, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including:...

During this 1 day course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations,...

First aid training to help sailors and water sport instructors save lives. The course is tailored to scenarios experienced on small craft...

Active Sail courses are designed around the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme; Junior Beginner covers stages one and two over a fun, hands-on...

The Pre Entry Assessment is a day of Sailing and completing a range of manoeuvres when requested. You must be able to sail in a...

This course is the next stage up from being a Dinghy Instructor. It is a senior qualification that the applicant must have at least two...

During this 5 day course, the candidates are trained to deliver the RYA Youth and National Sailing Schemes up to Seamanship Skills and...

This is a half day discovery session on a Keelboat aimed at getting the family, including younger sibling and parents, afloat to try...

This session is perfect for those that have never sailed before, but would like to give it a go! This is a 3 hour session with one of our...

Active Sail courses are designed around the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme; Teen Beginner covers stages one and two over a fun & engaging...

Active Sail courses are designed around the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme; the jump in ability and understanding between stage 2 and 3, and...

Active Sail courses are designed around the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme; Stage Three is the next step on the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme and is...

Active Sail courses are designed around the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme; Stage Four is the last course before the Youth Sailing Scheme...

Seamanship Skills is arguably the most important of the five advanced modules in the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Over the week children...

Sailing with Spinnakers will open the door to sailing faster boats and for some it’s the most fun advanced module. Over the week young...

Start Racing is one of the five advanced modules in the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Children learn the fundamentals of dinghy racing...

RYA Performance Sailing is an advanced module that develops your sailing in performance boats. The course focuses on tuning and trimming...

Day sailing is a five day advanced module that introduces children to the navigational techniques and prior planning to safely explore...

CAT (catamaran) and Asymmetric is designed to follow on from Sailing with Spinnakers and introduces sailors to the fastest boats on the...

This course is a fun introduction to rigging a keel boat and sailing as a team under instruction. This is the perfect balance between the...

This course follows on from Start Sailing, providing more experience and giving you the confidence to both helm and crew a keel boat...

This course focuses on advanced performance techniques, such as spinnaker sailing and using a trapeze. During the 2 day course you will...

Candidates who complete their instructor course in dinghies, but who want to teach in small keelboats should obtain the relevant...

Candidates who complete their instructor course in dinghies, but who want to teach in multihulls should obtain the relevant endorsement....

This one day course will include the organisation of club racing, preparation and management of the Start Racing course and instructional...

The aim of this 2 day course is to give non-racing members the skills and confidence to race competitively or for fun in local clubs....

A spinnaker is a large sail used when going down wind to maximise speed, it is attached at the front, hoisted when needed and dropped...

This is a two day Advanced course, which is the best Advanced Module to take first. It teaches you how to solve problems and be more...

This course follows on from Start Sailing, providing more experience and giving you the confidence to sail without supervision. The...

This course is an introduction into Catamarans, a fast and exhilarating multi hulled dinghy. During the course you will learn how to...

Following on from the First Flights taster course, this is a 2 day course that increases your confidence and ability in techniques and...

An introduction into foiling, equipment, and the knowledge required to help you make your first foiling flight. This course is perfect...

Moving on up from Level 1, this Basic Skills course will further your sailing knowledge and help improve your ability. You will work on...

This is a 5 day course designed for complete beginners, to go from having no experience to being a confident sailor. The course will...

The RYA Level 3 course will enhance your personal skills and develop your confidence. During this course you will also develop different...

The RYA Start Sailing Course is a two day practical sailing course designed for absolute beginners who would like to start sailing. This...

SUP Sail Surf weeks are a great way to meet like minded people, have fun and try something new at the same time. Over the week you will...

Water fun days are an exciting selection of our favourite activities; sailing, stand up paddleboarding, raft building and mega...

During this session you will spend an adventurous half day stand up paddleboarding, learning the basics and playing some games. Stand up...

Candidates should have a basic knowledge of SUP ideally have a BSUPA “Ready To Ride Card”. Instructors will be expected to demonstrate;...

The Ready to Tour course is an introduction to the enjoyment of touring and exploring with your paddle board. By the end of the course...

Stand up Paddleboarding, or SUP, is the latest craze to hit the water. Simply stand up and paddle! It is a great way to get out on the...

This 2 day course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and...

A course that teaches you the skills and knowledge required to deliver the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Powerboat Scheme up to Level...

This is a 1 day compulsory assessment of your powerboating skills and knowledge that ensures your suitability for the Instructor course.

An exciting RYA qualification to work towards. Students will enjoy mastering the basics of handling a small powerboat on local waters.

This course teaches existing Powerboat Instructors the techniques need to deliver Intermediate and Advanced courses. The course will...

Originally intended for operators responsible for ferrying passengers between Superyachts and the shore, this course is very useful for...

This 2 day course works on preparation, boat handling, dinghy and windsurfer rescue, towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability...

This two day course builds on the skills acquired at Level 2, and works towards more competent daytime navigation. It covers charts,...

This is a two day course that really challenges your powerboating abilities. This course covers navigating at planning speed, dealing...