Watersports courses and qualifications

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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 courses and qualifications

Powerboating courses and qualifications

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

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

Yachting courses and qualifications

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.
Theory courses and qualifications

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 and qualifications

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 courses and qualifications

Powerboating courses and qualifications

Sailing courses and qualifications

Yachting courses and qualifications

Theory courses and qualifications

Online courses and qualifications