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A small, friendly sailing school where you actually learn properly and enjoy the process. Jim and the team have that rare knack of making complex stuff click, with real-world experience, patience and just the right amount of humour.
5.0 from 131 reviews on Tripadvisor
5 trips to choose from, with berths from £795.
United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 26 - 30 October 2026
9 dates in 2026 & 2027
£795
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The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course will advance your skills of pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a cruising yacht by day…
The RYA Competent Crew Course is designed to teach the complete beginner the basics of sailing a cruising yacht.
There’s something truly special about approaching land under sail — the quiet rhythm of the sea, the salt air, and the anticipation of what lies just beyond the horizon.
Lou, the skipper of this trip enjoyed it so much this year (2026) she is doing it again in 2027, twice!! The first trip is fully booked hence putting these extra dates on.
Set sail on an unforgettable adventure from Gosport to the magical Isles of Scilly, following one of Britain’s most spectacular coastlines.
About the operator
5.0 from 131 reviews on Tripadvisor
From one day sailing experiences in the Solent to full RYA training, Nomad Sailing provide a safe, sound and good humoured way to get out on the water on our fully equipped modern cruising yacht with highly qualified instructors. Food, accomodation and wet weather gear provided on all our courses.
Your home at sea
Where you'll sleep, eat and learn the ropes. Which one you sail on depends on the dates you pick.
Jeanneau Sun Fast 37
37ft sloop with fractional rig. 3 double berths with single and double berth in saloon
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Jeanneau Sun Fast 37
37ft Sloop with fractional rig. 3 double cabins plus single and double berth in the saloon.
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Meet the crew
The people behind Nomad Sailing, with every mile they've logged on SailTies to back them up.
@lou
RYA Training Centre Chief Instructor · Barden
@jim_barden
RYA Training Centre Principal · United Kingdom
@rachel_holland_303
Chief Adminstrator · United Kingdom
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Yes, and most people do. Trips are sold by the berth, so you join a crew rather than needing to bring one. Cabins are shared with someone of the same sex unless you book a whole cabin.
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United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 28 October - 1 November 2026
9 dates in 2026 & 2027
£795
United Kingdom · Europe
Next: 31 July - 8 August 2027
2 dates in 2027
£1,350
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