This advanced level course focuses on planning, navigation and chart work. With the help of your instructor, you’ll learn to safely navigate to a location such as Calshot or the Isle of Wight.
About the course
This 2 day course will further develop your skills as an independent sailor, with a key focus on planning and navigation. During the RYA day sailing course, you’ll learn:
how to prepare and plan for a day cruise
pilotage and decision making skills, including in adverse conditions
to use and understand a compass and other navigational equipment
We have a student-instructor ratio of 3:1, using our crewed dinghies.
Required experience
To join this course we recommend that you have completed the RYA Dinghy Level 3 (Better Sailing) course.
Dates and times
This course is taught over 2 days from 9am to 5pm.
2026 dates
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September
Prices
Our courses are available to everyone, although Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.
Membership type
Cost
Membership type
:
Student, staff and public member
Cost
:
£149.63
Membership type
:
Mayflower Gym member and pay as you go
Cost
:
£199.50
Included in the cost of the course are:
the use of all course equipment, wetsuits and buoyancy aids
completion certificates issued by the University of Southampton RYA Recognised Training Centre
You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.
Notice given
Refund options
Notice given
:
7 days or more
Refund options
:
Full refund or reschedule to another date
Notice given
:
Between 48 hours and 7 days
Refund options
:
Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking
Notice given
:
Less than 48 hours
Refund options
:
No refund available
When we might cancel your booking
We might need to cancel a booking if:
the weather means we cannot safely run a course
staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio
If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.
