Sailing Courses

Sailing

Fancy a career on the ocean? Get a recognised sailing qualification and learn the skills to get a paid job or career sailing in exotic locations around the world.

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Get Your Sailing Certification

If you are a total beginner there are entry level courses focused on the principles of sailing a yacht. More advanced courses and qualifications are available helping you to get the skills to become crew or a skipper.

FAQ

What are popular locations to qualify?
Croatia, Greece, the UK, USA and Australia.

How long does a sailing course take?
Course vary depending on the provider but usually to learn the basics of sailing it can take between a few days to weeks. If you want to get a recognised sailing certification this usually takes 1-4 weeks+.

Cost
Sailing qualifications, especially the more advanced levels aren’t cheap. Some companies offer day options starting from around £399, but most cost a lot more.

Job Prospects
Once qualified you will be able to apply for jobs around the world. Lots of companies offer gap year jobs on yachts in exotic locations around the globe like the Mediterranean, Asia and the beautiful Caribbean. There are short term positions and seasonal jobs, whilst some people turn this into a lifelong career.

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