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Commodore Yachting is a premier RYA training centre and Solent sailing school based in Gosport, Hampshire, UK, specializing in high-quality RYA sailing courses that equip sailors with essential skills, knowledge, and certifications for safe navigation. As an authorized RYA sea school with over 20 years of expertise, we deliver expert-led, hands-on training to beginners and advanced mariners, establishing our authority through thousands of successful graduates and strict adherence to RYA standards. Our core RYA sailing school offers accredited courses including the RYA Day Skipper (theory and practical formats, covering navigation, seamanship, and pilotage); RYA Competent Crew (foundational techniques, safety, and crew roles).

Thinking of learning to sail before the year is out? We have RYA Competent Crew courses running all the way through unti...
22/09/2026

Thinking of learning to sail before the year is out? We have RYA Competent Crew courses running all the way through until the 9th of December ⚓

Autumn and early winter are some of the best times to get qualified on the Solent:

Quieter Waters: With the summer rush over, there are fewer boats on the water, giving you far more space to practice maneuvers, sail trim, and berthing without the pressure.

Experience: Learning in slightly crisper conditions builds solid confidence and practical seamanship that will serve you anywhere.

Fully Catered On Board: All meals, snacks, and plenty of hot drinks are included on our boats, keeping you warm and well-fuelled throughout the week.

No prior experience is needed. Just turn up ready to get hands-on at the helm and learn the ropes 😊

Spaces are available across our remaining dates running up to the 9th December. Head to our website to book!

Brownie points if you can guess the knot Nick is teaching... 🤓
20/09/2026

Brownie points if you can guess the knot Nick is teaching... 🤓

If you’ve been looking for a reason to step away from screens, get outdoors, and pick up a new hobby, this is it. ⛵The R...
16/09/2026

If you’ve been looking for a reason to step away from screens, get outdoors, and pick up a new hobby, this is it. ⛵

The RYA Competent Crew course isn’t just for people chasing a maritime career - it’s built for anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of sailing from scratch and spend five days living on the water.

You don't need any background in boating. Over five days, you’ll learn:

• Hoisting, reefing, and trimming sails
• Taking the helm and steering under sail and power
• Essential knots, deck work, and rope handling
• Life on board: living, cooking, and working as a team
• Safety and passage planning

It’s hands-on, sociable, and one of the most rewarding ways to discover a hobby that stays with you for life. Plus, all food on board is fully catered, so you can completely switch off and focus on learning the ropes ⚓

We have courses running throughout the month (plus some split weekend options) so check out the dates and book here: https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-competent-crew/

We are excited to welcome our new cohort of Yachtmaster Fast Track students today! They have a full 18 weeks of sailing ...
14/09/2026

We are excited to welcome our new cohort of Yachtmaster Fast Track students today! They have a full 18 weeks of sailing ahead of them and they will come away qualified with a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster ticket that can take them around the world and lead to exciting new ventures at sea ⛵.

These guys will be doing zero-to-hero training across the Solent and beyond! Offshore passages, night navigation, theory, commercial modules, you name it, we cover it. These next four months will transform them into professional skippers. Seeing people transform from total newbies to confident, capable skippers is the best part of what we do 😊

It’s an intensive route, but one that directly opens the doors to global travel, flotilla and charter work, deliveries, and a fulfilling maritime career.

Fair winds and the best of luck to everyone starting today! ⛵🌊

11/09/2026

We wanted to share a few highlights from our recent Start Yachting weekend - the crew had a fabulous time learning the ropes with Nick!

Everyone starts somewhere! ⚓The RYA Start Yachting course is a weekend of fun sailing and an introduction designed for c...
09/09/2026

Everyone starts somewhere! ⚓

The RYA Start Yachting course is a weekend of fun sailing and an introduction designed for complete beginners who want to experience life on board without committing to a full five-day week straight away.

Over the weekend, you'll get hands-on experience with:

Steering under sail and power

Basic ropework, knots, and winching

Essential safety gear and man-overboard procedures

Living aboard and experiencing two nights on the boat

No prior experience needed, no pressure, just two days learning how a cruising yacht works, getting comfortable at the helm, and finding out if sailing is for you. Plus, the course counts directly towards your RYA Competent Crew certificate if you decide to take it further 😊

Autumn weekend dates are open now. Link to book: https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-competent-crew/

Theory is one thing, but running drills in the Solent is another:Complex Tides: Working with fast-moving streams and cal...
07/09/2026

Theory is one thing, but running drills in the Solent is another:

Complex Tides: Working with fast-moving streams and calculating tidal heights 🌊

Marina Handling: Berthing in tight spaces, springing off pontoons, and picking up moorings under power until it’s second nature ⛵

Real Traffic: Sharing channels with container ships and high speed ferries, applying collision regs in real time. ⛴️

Skills and drills: Hands on practice from the get go. 💪

You'll finish the course with an RYA certificate and the confidence to sail anywhere 🌎

Spaces are available across our autumn practical courses (check out our split weekends too if your annual leave allowance is running dry!). Learn from the best instructors on the solent. All meals provided ✅

Head over to our website to book or get in touch to find out more 😊 https://commodore-yachting.com/

04/09/2026

Our brilliant Competent Crews making the most of the tail end of summer and setting themselves up for more adventures on the water ⛵☺️

Here's our upcoming September competent crew course dates and remaining places:

9th - 13th (1 space)

16th - 20th (2 spaces)

23rd - 27th (1 space)

30th - 4th October (1 space)

September is a great time to get out on the water so book here and don't miss out:

https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-competent-crew/

September is looking busy here at Commodore! From Day Skipper and Competent Crew practicals to Powerboat Level 2 and cla...
02/09/2026

September is looking busy here at Commodore! From Day Skipper and Competent Crew practicals to Powerboat Level 2 and classroom Theory modules, September is one of the best months of the year to get qualified ⚓

Check out our courses for the month on our live calendar and grab one of the last spaces whilst they're available! 📆

https://commodore-yachting.com/course-calendar/

30/08/2026

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to all the mini crew mates and families who joined us on board this summer! ⛵⚓

For many of our younger sailors, this was their very first time stepping onto a yacht. From learning the ropes, mastering essential sailing skills, and gaining confidence at the helm, seeing them fall completely in love with the water has been the highlight of our season ✨

We hope this is just the beginning of many more years of sailing adventures. Have a wonderful start back at school, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on board for the next chapter! 🌊💙

Address

Marina
Gosport
PO121AH

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+442392504443

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