RYA Sailing Courses in the Solent



Hot Liquid offer the full range of RYA sailing courses to suit your sailing ambition and experience. We ensure that all our students receive an excellent level of tuition in the capable hands of our RYA qualified instructor's.

Our typical agenda is to firstly greet you at our dedicated RYA Training Centre in Southampton with light refreshments and a chance to relax with fellow crew before introducing you to your yacht. Your instructor will discuss the details of the yacht, including specific safety features and go over the course content. Any questions you may have will be answered to ensure you are completely confident before joining the yacht.

Our RYA training yachts are modern comfortable boats specifically equipped with the latest electronic navigation and safety equipment for students to use.

All RYA practical courses are inclusive of accommodation, meals onboard, refreshments and free secure parking throughout the period of the course.

Call 02380 211914 for course availability and bookings.

RYA Start Yachting
RYA Competent Crew
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Coastal Skipper
RYA / MCA Coastal Skipper Exam
RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Exam

RYA Shorebased Theory courses.

Please click here for a printable course calendar either 2008 or 2009.

RYA Start Yachting
Course Content
Fun and relaxed introduction to yachting for beginners. Participants will experience steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and safety onboard.
Minimum Previous Experience
None - Course structured for beginners
Duration & Price
2 Days - £199 - course dates
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RYA Competent Crew Course
Course Content
This 5 day hands-on practical course provides confidence and knowledge in sailing a modern cruising yacht. In a relaxed and fun environment you will participate in all aspects of yachting including; helming, sail trim, mooring & safety. The aim is to become a valuable crew member on a cruising yacht.
Minimum Previous Experience
None - course structured for beginners aiming to become experienced crew.
Duration:
Please select below for course dates & prices either;
5 Day courses - Sunday evening until Friday afternoon.
2 weekend courses - involves a 2 day and a 3 day weekend.
Course Syllabus


RYA Day Skipper Course
Course Content
The RYA Day Skipper intermediate course covers all aspects of skippering a modern cruising yacht, including boat handling, navigation, pilotage and seamanship skills. This certificate is necessary should you wish to charter a yacht in the UK or abroard.
Minimum Previous Experience
5 days sailing, 100 miles logged and 4 night hours. Navigation knowledge to RYA Day Skipper Theory.
Duration
Please select below for course dates & prices either;
5 Day courses - Sunday evening until Friday afternoon.
2 weekend courses - involves a 2 day and a 3 day weekend.
9 day combined Theory & Practical course.
Course Syllabus


RYA Coastal Skipper Course
Course Content
The RYA Coastal Skipper course will guide you through inshore and offshore navigation, weather forecasting, watch keeping and preparation for sea. You will put this all into practice as each student plans and executes passages taking complete command of the yacht. A Coastal Skipper must be good at boat handling so you will receive lots of practice mooring the yacht and have at least 4 hours night sailing.
Minimum Previous Experience
15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles logged, 8 night hours and Coastal Skipper theory or equivalent knowledge.
Duration & Price
5 days - Monday until Friday. £445
Course Dates
Course Syllabus
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RYA / MCA Coastal Skipper Exam
Course Content
Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability as a Coastal Skipper and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shorebased courses up to Coastal Skipper level.
Minimum Previous Experience
30 days sailing 800 miles logged, 2 days as skipper & 12 night hours.
Duration
5 days tuition + 2 day exam - Monday until Sunday.
Course Dates
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RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Exam
Course Content
Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability as skipper of an offshore cruising yacht and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all courses except Yachtmaster Ocean.
Minimum Previous Experience
50 days, 2500 miles 5 passages of at least 60 miles including 2 overnight & 5 days as skipper.
Duration
5 days tuition + 2 day exam - Monday until Sunday.
Course Dates
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If you require tuition on your own yacht please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.

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