Commodore Yachting

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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, estab

lishing 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).

If you've always dreamed of being able to skipper your own charters or buy a boat, starting with our RYA Competent Crew ...
06/06/2026

If you've always dreamed of being able to skipper your own charters or buy a boat, starting with our RYA Competent Crew course is the smartest move you can make 🙂 It gives you five full days of pure, hands-on practice and makes you an invaluable, highly capable pair of hands on any deck.

Build your foundation first. The skills you gain starting with Comp Crew will make you far more confident as a skipper!

⛵ Click here to see our upcoming courses:
https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-competent-crew/

Most people think taking up sailing requires years of experience, peak physical fitness, or a highly specific set of ski...
04/06/2026

Most people think taking up sailing requires years of experience, peak physical fitness, or a highly specific set of skills.

​It doesn’t!

​Our RYA Competent Crew course is designed specifically for absolute beginners. Over 5 days living aboard on the Solent, you will learn the ropes completely from scratch under the guidance of our friendly, RYA-qualified instructors ⚓

​By day 5, you’ll be handling the sails, taking the helm with total confidence, and realising you’re a vital part of the team.

​No prior knowledge needed. No stuffiness. Just proper, hands-on training 🙂 (*sun and dolphins subject to availability 😁)

​Ready to start your sailing story? Courses are available throughout June and July from £649pp.

Learn more and book your space here:
https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-competent-crew/

Ever noticed the sense of calm being near or on the water? 🌅⚓️It turns out it’s not just in your head. Marine biologist...
29/05/2026

Ever noticed the sense of calm being near or on the water? 🌅⚓️

It turns out it’s not just in your head. Marine biologists call it "Blue Mind"—a scientifically proven, mildly meditative state our brains enter when we’re on the water. Research shows that being out on the ocean actively lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and triggers a release of dopamine and serotonin. When you combine that with the focused attention needed to sail—watching the wind, trimming the sails, steering the course—your brain finally gets a complete break from the non-stop noise of modern life.
It’s the ultimate mental reset.

The best part? Once you learn how to handle a boat, that escape belongs to you. Gaining your RYA Day Skipper qualification with us is essentially handing yourself a lifelong passport to tap into that peace whenever you need it most. The sun is out, the Solent is waiting, and the water is the perfect place to recharge.

👇 Ready to step behind the helm? Check our upcoming course dates and claim your spot:
https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-day-skipper-practical/

25/05/2026

We can't always guarantee the weather but we could have fooled everyone thinking they'd booked courses in the Med this weekend 🤣 100% sunshine, record-breaking temperatures, happy crew! ☀️

Well done to our new Powerboat Level 2 pilots, and the crew crushing the first half of their split-weekend Competent Crew course.

Want in on the next one? Check out our course calendar for upcoming courses:
https://commodore-yachting.com/course-calendar

Happy bank holiday weekend from Commodore! 🌞✨
22/05/2026

Happy bank holiday weekend from Commodore! 🌞✨

The summer weather is finally showing here in Costa del Gosport, and the Solent is looking beautiful! 😁☀️⛵️With the blue...
20/05/2026

The summer weather is finally showing here in Costa del Gosport, and the Solent is looking beautiful! 😁☀️⛵️

With the blue skies and warmer days finally arriving, there’s no better time to get out on the water. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to book that course or level up your skills, this is it!

We’ve have some last minute spots for the end of May and Early June for our RYA courses.

Places won’t sit around long now that the sun is out, so don't miss out!

Check out upcoming availability and lock in your summer adventure here:

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

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

https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-day-skipper-practical/

https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/powerboat-courses/rya-powerboat-level2/

Sunrise Sundays. Sailing at its finest. 🌅⚓️Nothing beats that first hour on the water before the rest of the world wakes...
17/05/2026

Sunrise Sundays. Sailing at its finest. 🌅⚓️

Nothing beats that first hour on the water before the rest of the world wakes up. Absolute peace on the Solent 😍

12/05/2026

Remember that split-weekend course we shouted about a few weeks back? Well, the results are in—and they’re 100% successful! 🏆
Karen has had a brilliant time with this crew. They traded their Saturdays and Sundays for charts and tides, and it clearly paid off. From those misty Solent morning departures to the final 'cheers!' at the pontoon, the energy never dipped.

A massive well done to our new Day Skippers and Competent Crew grads. You proved that you don't need a full week off work to master the Solent and walk away with your RYA ticket. 🥂⛵️

Where to next?
If you missed out on this round, don't worry. There's still time to book for our summer courses. Whether you want the full week experience or a flexible split weekend, we'll get you where you need to be.

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

https://commodore-yachting.com/sailing-courses/rya-practical-courses/rya-day-skipper-practical/

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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

Website

https://www.instagram.com/commodoreyachting/

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