To become a Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster, you first need to complete a theory course. It doesn't matter how good a sailor you are, you need to know where you're going, how to get there and the "rules of the road". This crucial part of sailing is best presented in a warm and dry setting that doesn't move around very much, such as a building on dry land. Here at St. Thomas More Sailing we can help as we look to continue our theory schedule into 2020.

For those that are looking to get their skipper's ticket this year, we have On-line courses that will enable you to complete the theory element this autumn and tick that box for 2019, so your are ready to take the practical in Spring.

Subject to demand we will run RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Shorebased classroom classes at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy, Longton Hall Road, Longton, in the spring of 2020 over 6 Saturdays during Feb/Mar on dates yet to be decided. The cost is only £275 which includes your RYA Students pack, Course notes & Training Almanac (D/S students only). If you need this qualification sooner then why not consider one of our On-line courses, where you can take advantage of our "Catch up" sessions.

How good is your sailing knowledge? You can try your hand with some of our free quizzes by clicking on the links below.