Find the right sailing course for you and book with trusted ASA, RYA & IYT sailing schools worldwide
Find the right sailing course for you and book with trusted ASA, RYA & IYT sailing schools worldwide.
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The Essential Sailing Book Every Sailor Needs
The essential sailing book for beginners through Yachtmaster. Perfect for course preparation, exam study, and as your on-water companion for
What makes a great skipper (it might not be what you think)
What separates a good skipper from a great one? It’s not just technical skill—it’s how they show up as a
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam – Everything You Need to Know
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail ticket is considered the most useful and credible of all sail cruising qualifications. Administered on
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Unravelling the RYA Cruising Scheme
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Safety Briefing: Skipper’s secret weapon. | The Ultimate Checklist
A good safety briefing isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s the foundation for a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable sailing
Associations & Courses Explained
Sailing qualifications are taught under a few major international systems — each with its own heritage, recognition, and structure.
Compare course progression and find out which one fits your sailing goals:
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Levels →
Associations ↓ |
Beginner Crew Skills |
Intermediate Skipper Skills |
Advanced Skipper Coaching |
Expert Mastery |
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| RYA | Competent Crew | Day Skipper | Coastal Skipper | Yachtmaster |
| ASA | ASA 101 & 102 | ASA 103 & 104 | ASA 106 | ASA 108 |
| IYT | International Crew | International Bareboat Skipper | Yachtmaster Coastal | Yachtmaster Offshore & Ocean |
American Sailing Association
International Yacht Training
Royal Yachting Association
The UK-based system behind many of the world’s best-known sailing standards. Highly regarded worldwide for its structured, practical approach.
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Over the past decade, founder and instructor Patrik has shared his passion for the freedom of sailing with close to a thousand students. Today, that same passion drives Find a Sail’s mission—to help you spend less time on laptops and more time on the water.