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Whether you’re learning to sail or gaining qualifications, the experience can be wonderful as long as your training is conducted by professionals. The International Yachtmaster Academy, has forged its reputation in the challenging waters off southern England, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.

At Yachtmaster we challenge our students with exciting interdisciplinary academic programs both ashore and afloat. With our unique blend of theoretical coaching and practical application, YOU CAN ACHIEVE the experience of qualification you aspire to!

Your studies will engage you in an exciting and vigorous program, supervised by our highly motivated and experienced team of tutors, under the direction of our principal Dave Comer. Dave is a MCA Master of Yachts (3,000 GRT), and has tutored RYA sailing courses for over 35 years. From toppers to tall ships, outboards to out-drives we have skippered and tutored them all.

We operate the most respected scheme in the world, awarding the MCA / RYA certification. Our various courses are designed to be studied both in theory and in practice, meeting all levels of experience.