OFFICIALLY RYA APPROVED!

What it means for Ramsgate Sailing School, and for YOU

Big news from the water’s edge: Ramsgate Sailing School is now officially recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)! Raise the mainsail, this is a big one!

We’re now approved to teach three of the most respected theory courses in sailing:

• Essential Navigation and Seamanship

• Day Skipper Theory

• Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

  
  

If you’re already familiar with the RYA, you’ll know this is great news for us. If you’re new to the world of sailing qualifications, read on, because this as we’ve said… great news!

So… what is the RYA?

The Royal Yachting Association is the UK’s national body for dinghy sailing, yacht cruising, power-boating and pretty much everything in between. Think of the RYA as the gold standard for sailing qualifications, recognised across the globe and trusted by skippers, employers, and charter companies everywhere.

Being RYA-approved means that the courses we offer meet their strict safety, teaching, and quality standards. It’s not something you just stick on your website, it must be earned. And we’re proud to say… we’ve earned it.

Why it matters for Ramsgate Sailing School

We’ve always pride ourselves on offering top-notch training in a relaxed but professional manor, with a healthy splash of salt air. But now, as an RYA-recognised training centre, we’re officially offering the best of both worlds: proper, globally respected qualifications in a friendly, fun and local setting.

We’ve got a wealth of experience, great classroom space at the Royal Temple Yacht Club, and of course, the beautiful East Kent coast as our playground. Add to that our new 9-day Fast-Track to Day Skipper course, starting at Competent Crew level and getting you helming a yacht in under two weeks and you’ve got everything you need to set sail with confidence.

Why it matters for YOU

Whether you’re sailing for fun, planning a life afloat, or eyeing up a career at sea, an RYA qualification opens doors. Want to charter a yacht on your own in Greece? You’ll need your Day Skipper. Dreaming of skippering longer coastal passages? You’ll need your Yachtmaster Theory. Looking to work professionally in sailing? These courses are the foundation for commercial endorsements and MCA qualifications.

RYA courses are structured to give you the skills you need, starting with the basics of navigation, safety, and seamanship, all the way to advanced passage planning and offshore theory.

And the best part? You don’t need to travel far to get started. With classroom courses right here in Ramsgate and on-the-water training to match, you can build your skills step-by-step, with the support of our team who really know their stuff.

Your sailing journey starts here

This isn’t just a badge on our website. It’s a passport for your sailing future.

Whether you’re chasing sunsets around the Med, ticking off your Yachtmaster, or just want to know which side of a buoy to pass, our RYA courses are spot on. 

🧭 Next course dates available – get in touch to book your spot 🌊 Fast-Track to Day Skipper course now running regularly – 4 days in the classroom, 5 days at sea🏨 Optional accommodation at the historic Royal Temple Yacht Club, because why not do theory in style?

RYA approved. Ramsgate based. Ready when you are.

Let’s make this the year you level up your sailing skills!