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Elite Sailing - Friendly, professional RYA training
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We offer the finest quality RYA sail and power cruising training from our base on the Medway in Kent - less than 1 hour from central London. We provide a complete sailing or motor cruising service - from a first sailing weekend, through RYA training courses for competent crew or helmsman, day skipper, coastal skipper and yachtmaster to offshore adventure and yacht charter.
Latest news and special offers

Theory Courses in London and Chatham – Next Day Skipper Courses start 16 August at Chatham and 14 September in London

Adventure Sailing - 2010 Programme. A few places still available.
arrow Distance Learning for Day Skipper Theory - Now available. Call or email for details.
arrow Yachtmaster Fast Track Courses - Dates for 2011 Booking now
We specialise in beginner's sailing or power courses, adventure sailing cruises all around the British Isles and northwest Europe, and professional yachtmaster and instructor training. Learn to crew or skipper a yacht or just experience the joy of sailing. Choose from just a weekend, a 5 day course or a 7 day adventure cruise with training included if you wish. We will bring you enjoyable and exciting sailing aboard superb offshore yachts. We are committed to the highest standards of safety, seamanship and customer service. All skippers are qualified and experienced professional mariners and instructors.
Learn to Sail Absolute beginner? Discover how to get started. Aspiring skipper? See how to develop your skills and get a qualification. We explain the RYA training scheme in context.

RYA Practical Sailing Courses
Learn seamanship, boat handling skills and practical navigation. Become really effective as crew or skipper.
motor sailing Power Yacht Training (Motor Cruising) - Learn how to handle and navigate a motor cruiser.  Enjoy expert tuition aboard a superb 42 foot trawler yacht. Courses for RYA Helmsman, Day Skipper (Power), Coastal Skipper (Power) and Yachtmaster (Power).

RYA theory Courses Learn navigation, pilotage, weather, rules of the road, VHF radio operation and much more – either in our classroom close by the Medway in Kent or at several locations in central London. Distance Learning options too.

Fast Track to Professional Yachtmaster A 14 week intensive course to professional Yachtmaster. Includes a fantastic 6 week adventure cruise.

Adventure Sailing Holidays Live life to the full on an adventure sailing holiday cruise. Learn to sail, extend your experience, or just enjoy a fantastic week afloat.

Own Boat Tuition Get one of our professional sailing or motor cruising instructors to show you how to handle your boat safely and with confidence and get the most from your Yacht.


Offshore Racing Experience the challenges and thrill of offshore yacht racing. Have fun and extend your skills on a Yacht Race training weekends.

Corporate Sailing and Team Building Reward customers or staff with a fantastic day of hands-on big-boat sailing and superb cuisine. Enjoy the sheer luxury of a day out on a big motor yacht. Or inspire lasting team spirit and effectiveness in an enjoyable, challenging physical and mental environment.
Gap Year or Sabbatical If you are looking for a worthwhile way of spending your time between school and university, or between careers, or during a sabbatical leave from a demanding job then an offshore sailing adventure with training and qualifications is one of the best choices you could make

Yacht Charter Bareboat and Skippered Charters.

Yachts For details of our smart modern yachts.

Gift Ideas Why not make a gift of a sailing weekend, course or holiday?
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Chatham Maritime Marina, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent ME4 4LP
Tel/Fax 01634 890512
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