The most famous one day regatta in the world with up to 1800 boats coming from all over the globe to take part in this race around the Isle of Wight *Please note - there is no on-board accommodation with this place
Complete your Day Skipper theory online and in the comfort of your own home!
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Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
The ideal way to build some miles towards your next RYA step, gain more experience or just escape the weekly grind!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
One of the biggest RORC offshore races of the season - this is a fantastic race from Cowes to the walled city of St Malo in France.
Send the weekend getting to grips with flying a spinnaker and learn how to trim those sails to perfection!
This is the ideal course if you've already done a little sailing previously but are feeling a bit rusty - or if you're hoping to do your RYA Dayskipper and want some practice beforehand!
This event is ideal for both absolute beginners and those who want to just get a little more time and experience on the water.
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
A great course for girls who have already completed their day skipper but feel a bit rusty - or girls hoping to work towards their Coastal Skipper!
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
Go from absolute beginner to Yachtmaster Offshore in just 16 weeks with this fantastic UK-based sailing programme!
This event is ideal for both absolute beginners and those who want to just get a little more time and experience on the water.
One of the most glamorous race events of the season, the Taittinger Champagne Regatta is hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Yarmouth and is a weekend of action packed round the cans racing and parties!
A fantastic midsummer race to Weymouth around St Albans headland - just 48 miles long. This is absolutely perfect for beginners to racing! Follow it up with a great night out in picturesque Weymouth, then a cracking sail back through the Needles and home on Sunday. What could be better?
Join us for this five day RYA Competent Crew course run over two consecutive weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
Join us for this fantastic five day RYA Day Skipper course split over two weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
Sea, sailing and sparkles...what more could a girl wish for?!
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Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Mile-building sailing
Join us for this two day offshore race across the English channel
Join us for the first half of Cowes Week - the most famous race regatta in the world!
The most famous race regatta in the world, this full week of racing attracts competitors and spectators from around the globe and turns the whole of Cowes into a party town! We enter both the non-spinnaker and spinnaker class meaning we have options for all levels of experience to join us!
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The most famous race regatta in the world, this full week of racing attracts competitors and spectators from around the globe and turns the whole of Cowes into a party town! We enter both the non-spinnaker and spinnaker class meaning we have options for all levels of experience to join us! Book for the full week before end of the year and save £100 off the full price.
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Join us for the second half of Cowes Week, the most famous week-long race regatta in the world and concluding with a massive water-based fireworks display on the Friday night!
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This is the ideal course if you've already done a little sailing previously but are feeling a bit rusty - or if you're hoping to do your RYA Dayskipper and want some practice beforehand!
A great course for girls who have already completed their day skipper but feel a bit rusty - or girls hoping to work towards their Coastal Skipper!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Join us for this fantastic two day weekend - and discover why we think sailing is one of the most fun activities around!
The perfect opportunity work on your sailing skills with the help of our instructor
The perfect way to spend a weekend with your Mum, Auntie or Sister!
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
Mile-building sailing
Practical sailing, navigation and safety training all complement each other and help to develop your skills as a sailor. Take this intensive 4 week course and go from absolute beginner to RYA Day Skipper! This is MODULE 1 of our YachtmasterPro 1-2-3, our GFS professional training programme - whether you join us for just this module or all three, you'll feel very confident and competent by the end we can assure you!
Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
A great course for girls who have already completed their day skipper but feel a bit rusty - or girls hoping to work towards their Coastal Skipper!
Join us for this five day RYA Competent Crew course run over two consecutive weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
Join us for this fantastic five day RYA Day Skipper course split over two weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
The perfect way to tempt your teenager away from her phone, Xbox or laptop!
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is a fantastic week of racing out of the beautiful town of Dartmouth in Devon.
Join us for this fantastic two day weekend - and discover why we think sailing is one of the most fun activities around!
The perfect opportunity work on your sailing skills with the help of our instructor
Essential theory for all Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore students
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Complete your Day Skipper theory online and in the comfort of your own home!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
This is the ideal course if you've already done a little sailing previously but are feeling a bit rusty - or if you're hoping to do your RYA Dayskipper and want some practice beforehand!
A great course for girls who have already completed their day skipper but feel a bit rusty - or girls hoping to work towards their Coastal Skipper!
Complete your RYA Day Skipper theory over two weekends and only take one day out of the office!
Join us for this fantastic two day weekend - and discover why we think sailing is one of the most fun activities around!
The perfect opportunity work on your sailing skills with the help of our instructor
Another great race to slot in while the weather is still hot enough to enjoy! This is a nice 48 miler to Poole with the return the following day so an action packed weekend in and amongst the JOG fleet!
Send the weekend getting to grips with flying a spinnaker and learn how to trim those sails to perfection!
Sea, sailing and sparkles...what more could a girl wish for?!
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Mile-building sailing
This is the ideal course if you've already done a little sailing previously but are feeling a bit rusty - or if you're hoping to do your RYA Dayskipper and want some practice beforehand!
The perfect opportunity to take your sailing and navigation skills to the next level - perfect for girls working towards their Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.
Join us for this five day RYA Competent Crew course run over two consecutive weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
Join us for this fantastic five day RYA Day Skipper course split over two weekends - and only lose one day out of the office!
Calling all budding sailing instructors!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Join us for this fantastic two day weekend - and discover why we think sailing is one of the most fun activities around!
The perfect opportunity to take your sailing and navigation skills to the next level - perfect for girls working towards their Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.
The ideal way to build some miles towards your next RYA step, gain more experience or just escape the weekly grind!
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
The perfect opportunity to take your sailing and navigation skills to the next level - perfect for girls working towards their Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.
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Five day prep week to make sure you're up to speed and ready for the exam at the end!
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
Our complete Day Skipper is an intensive course which enables you to complete the Day Skipper Practical and theory courses with just over ten days to include two weekends - cutting down your time off work - awesome planning!
Complete your RYA Day Skipper theory over two weekends and only take one day out of the office!
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Mile-building sailing
The ideal way to build some miles towards your next RYA step, gain more experience or just escape the weekly grind!
The perfect opportunity work on your sailing skills with the help of our instructor
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Calling all budding sailing instructors!
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A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
Join us for this fantastic five day course, split over two weekends - and only have to take one day out of the office!
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The ideal way to build some miles towards your next RYA step, gain more experience or just escape the weekly grind!
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
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A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
Come and race with us from beautiful Arrecife, Lanzarote to Virgin Gorda in the picturesque British Virgin Islands – the most amazing places with which to bookend this extreme challenge! The next step up from the ARC (The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), this event will really push you to your limits! Racing against boats of all shapes and sizes (from 30ft to 100ft+, including well known boats such as Leopard – a famous Farr 100) with professional crews creates an intense competition that truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Racing across the Atlantic is a lifelong dream for many sailors – and what better way to do than in an all female crew with a dedication to safety and FUN! What are you waiting for?! Sign up now for the most extraordinary adventure
Essential theory for all Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore students
A weekend of race training and inshore racing in this fun but competitive race series
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
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RYA Day Skipper St.Lucia
Join us for the perfect introduction to sailing! This course is run over 7 days from our base in St Lucia - and includes a introduction to navigation - at the end of which you will gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate...your first step towards becoming a sailor!
2 Day Essential Nav & 5 Day Comp Crew/ Day Skipper
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2 Day Essential Nav & 5 Day Comp Crew/ Day Skipper
RYA Day Skipper St.Lucia
Join us for the perfect introduction to sailing! This course is run over 7 days from our base in St Lucia - and includes a introduction to navigation - at the end of which you will gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate...your first step towards becoming a sailor!
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
RYA Day Skipper St.Lucia
Join us for the perfect introduction to sailing! This course is run over 7 days from our base in St Lucia - and includes a introduction to navigation - at the end of which you will gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate...your first step towards becoming a sailor!
Join us for this fantastic five day course, split over two weekends - and only have to take one day out of the office!
This five day introduction to sailing course is split over two weekends, ideal if you'll struggle to escape from the office for five whole days!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Join us for the perfect introduction to sailing! This course is run over 7 days from our base in St Lucia - and includes a introduction to navigation - at the end of which you will gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate...your first step towards becoming a sailor!
RYA Day Skipper St.Lucia
Take a step up from shorter day sails by completing your Coastal Skipper with us and enjoy passages further afield!
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
A five day yacht-based RYA practical course where you learn to become a skipper
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
This is a highlight of the Caribbean racing season and a fun-packed week of racing, parties and relaxation in the sun and beautiful BVIs
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
An exciting and world famous week long race regatta attracts upwards of 10,000 competitors with waterside activities hosted in the Crosshaven Race Village
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta is a fantastic week of racing out of the beautiful town of Dartmouth in Devon.
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
Become a qualified Yachtmaster and get into the sailing Industry - earn money doing what you love :)
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
Gained the miles and experience needed to go for your Yachtmaster Offshore but need a week of practice before the exam itself? This five day intensive prep week will give you chance to finesse your boat handling and navigation skills on the boat you'll be using to take your exam - always good for improving your confidence and easing those last minute nerves!
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Join us for the perfect introduction to sailing! This course is run over 5 days at the end of which you will gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate...your first step towards becoming a sailor!
"I had a fantastic experience and to sum it up I would say that it was the best thing that I have done for ages.I set myself my own challenge and achieved it and I am still on a high !!" Anabel March 2017
"My skipper had incredible subject knowledge, passion, patience, communication skills, and gave specific, valuable and purposeful feedback, she would not let me give up, and made me keep practising the tricky practical applications of what I thought I knew! " Penny April 2017
Starts: 10am GFS Office at Shepards Wharf Marina
Finishes: Ends 4pm day 5
This is a fantastic 5 day course where you can get on board a yacht and learn as much as you can over the week. You will work towards the RYA Competent Crew Certificate.
This course is aimed to encourage you out on the water and have fun doing it! During the course, you spend 4 nights on board the boat, really seeing how sailing life suits you. Get involved! - From cooking to tying the boat up in the marina, everything becomes a fun team effort.
The RYA Competent Crew Syllabus covers all the basics of being on a boat. We coach you so you are able to steer the boat under sail and motor power, understand all terms used on board, mooring techniques and even help you to row a dinghy!!
You will meet great likeminded people that become your friends (and family for 5 days) as you have some unforgettable experiences that will leave you wanting more! It's an opportunity to meet some more girls that you can go out sailing with and feel confident.
Each night you will end up in a new port to explore, where you will sit down with your skipper and fellow crew mates to go through the events and learnings of the day. By the end of the 5 days you should have sufficient knowledge to be able to be a 'competent' part of the crew on any sailing yacht.
Your RYA instructor will be there to help you through anything you are unsure of and will coach you all the way, including handy tips to remembering things. She is there to help you, so make sure you can get as much information that time allows! She loves to teach and loves watching new people learn the sport that she loves so much.
It's great fun and we hope the 5 days that will make you leave wanting to come back again, with new found friends and a new found love, what is there to not like?
We mostly coach on yachts of between 37 and 41ft. Our yachts have been specifically chosen as they are easy to handle, great for learning! There is no denying us girls sometimes don't have the physical strength of the boys but with our technical ability and a well-chosen yacht we can do just as well. You will usually find yourself aboard an Élan 37, Jeanneau 37 or a Beneteau 40.7. All of your time will be spent living as crew-mates on your yacht. Most of the yachts have 9/10 berths with 3 cabins and a saloon so the boats will normally have 2 persons in each cabin i.e. 6 - this is always the case for an RYA course, MAX 6 persons on-board. On some events e.g. races we use the saloon which can sleep an additional 2-4 person.
Cowes is widely credited as being the birthplace of UK yachting, seeing hundreds of 'yachties' descend every year on the seaside town and swelling its resident population multifold!
With a wealth of activities on and off the water and a year-round mild, sunny climate the island attracts loyal visitors and second home owners alike all year round but especially during the spring and summer months when the world class sailing conditions attract professional sailors from around the world to take part in famous regattas and races - as well as thousands of spectators who gather shoreside to watch the dramas unfold.
Easily reached by high speed passenger ferry, car ferry or even hovercraft (the island has the last remaining hovercraft service in the world) from Lymington, Southampton or Portsmouth on the mainland, the island is the perfect destination for young and old alike with plenty to see, eat and do.
Our values are simple: Encourage, Support, Challenge and Respect!
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