RYA Shorebased Courses - Day Skipper & Yachtmaster
Published 14:20 on 5 Sep 2026
RYA Yachtmaster and Day Skipper Courses 2026/2027
** BOOKINGS NOW OPEN **
YM & DS shore-based courses are run as weekly evening classes over the winter months (October to March/April). The Day Skipper course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers (motor or sail). The Yachtmaster course provides advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course.
The courses are relevant to both sailors and power boaters. Each course lasts 24 weeks and costs £390 for AYC members, £420 for non-members (fee includes course pack and training almanac):
Day Skipper starts Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m
Yachtmaster starts Wednesday 21st October 2026, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m
If you would like to discuss the courses with one of our tutors, please e-mail training-secretary@axeyachtclub.co.uk with your contact details and suggest a good time to phone you.
To book & pay online see the Training Calendar and click on the 'book' link beside the relevant course (you need to be logged in).