Haslar Sea School

Haslar Sea School, based in Gosport, is a renowned sailing school and training provider that offers a wide range of RYA courses, practical sail training, sailing adventures, and shore-based theory courses. As an RYA Recognised Training Centre, they prioritise putting the student/customer at the centre of what they do.

With a focus on customer satisfaction, Haslar Sea School has meticulously planned their courses, channel hops, and adventure cruises for 2024, all of which can be found on their comprehensive website. In addition, they have exciting collaborations in place that provide sailing opportunities in Norway, The Shetland Islands, The Orkney Islands, The Hebrides, the West Coast of Scotland, and Ireland. Notably, they have teamed up with the Ocean Collective, which offers a one design performance sailing yacht built for comfort and speed.

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Haslar Sea School offers a range of courses to cater to sailors of all levels of experience. Their RYA Practical Sailing Courses take place in the tidal waters of the Solent and provide hands-on experience necessary for sailing in tidal waters. Courses are available for beginners who want to give sailing a try as well as experienced sailors aiming to obtain their Yachtmaster ticket. Haslar Sea School offers courses such as Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, and Yachtmaster Preparation.

In addition to practical courses, Haslar Sea School provides RYA Shorebased Theory Courses. These courses are conducted at various locations in London and at their new shorebased training venue at Endeavour Quay in Gosport Marina. They offer evening classes in London and intensive courses at their Gosport location. The theory courses cover topics such as Day Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory, and VHF SRC Radio course.

Furthermore, starting in 2020, they will offer RYA First Aid and RYA Diesel Engine courses at their Gosport Centre.

Haslar Sea School also manages Solent Yacht Charter, a well-established charter company in Haslar marina. They offer a range of sail and motor boat charter options, both bareboat and skippered, as well as corporate charter options.

One of the standout features of Haslar Sea School is their Free Resit Guarantee. In the rare event that a student fails or cannot complete one of their RYA courses, they offer the opportunity to resit or join another course at no extra cost, including practical courses up to Day Skipper level and all theory courses (excluding exam fees).

Customer testimonials speak highly of Haslar Sea School, praising the good pace of the courses, comprehensive but concise notes, and the approachable and flexible nature of the instructors. The school has received positive reviews on platforms such as TripAdvisor, showcasing their commitment to providing a high-quality learning experience.

With its strong reputation, extensive course offerings, and dedication to customer satisfaction, Haslar Sea School is a top choice for anyone looking to learn and enhance their sailing skills.