Watersports courses and qualifications

Looking out over the bow of a yacht at sea

Improve your skills and confidence on one of our internationally recognised Royal Yachting Association and British Canoeing watersports courses. Activities take place at the University Watersports Centre, Southampton Sailing Club or the National Oceanography Centre.

Our activities

Powerboating

We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a wide range of courses for powerboaters of all abilities.
Yachting

We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a wide range of courses for yachtsmen and women of all abilities.

Dinghy sailing

We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a wide range of courses for sailors of all abilities.
Theory courses

We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a selection of theory courses for people looking to improve their watersports skills and knowledge.
Online courses

We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a selection of courses that you can complete at home in your own time.

Watersports courses and qualifications

Our activities

Powerboating

Yachting

Dinghy sailing

Theory courses

Online courses