This is a largest Sailing School with the widest range of courses. From complete beginner to Yachtmaster, we have a course to suit you. 

Based at our very own Portsmouth Harbour Yacht Club, we offer both practical and theory courses as well as a host of shore based options. 

You will be learning in one of the world's most famous sailing areas and are likely to experience a wide range of conditions.

This is a tidal location with a tidal range of up to 4 metres, so any Royal Yachting association courses that you do will have tidal endorsement.

View the Port Solent Sailing School Joining Instructions 

Courses available in Port Solent:

Level 0

• Sunsail 1 Day Taster Course
• RYA Start Yachting Course
• RYA Competent Crew Course
• Flotilla Training Course

Level 1

• RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
• RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course
• International Certificate of Competence Course

Level 2

• Tidal Conversion Course
• RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
• RYA Day Skipper 9 Day Combined Course

Level 3

• Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory Course
• RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Course
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep and Exam Course
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Prep and Exam Course

Shorebased

• RYA Small Craft First Aid Course
• RYA GMDSS Radio Course
• RYA Radar Course
• RYA Diesel Engine Course
• RYA ISAF Offshore Safety Course
• RYA Sea Survival Course

Speciality

• MileBuilders Course
• Ladies Only Week Course
• Teenage Sailing Course
• Family Courses