Competent Crew
5 Day Course (Yacht)
| Competent Crew, Yacht (maximum 5) | £475 per person |
| Wet Weather Gear Hire (not boots or gloves) | £60 per person |
4 Day Course (Power)
| Competent Crew, Power (maximum 5) | £555 per person |
| Wet Weather Gear Hire (not boots or gloves) | £50 per person |
Day Skipper Practical
5 Day Course (Yacht)
| Day Skipper Tidal, Yacht (maximum 5) | £475 per person |
| Wet Weather Gear Hire (not boots or gloves) | £60 per person |
4 Day Course (Power)
| Day Skipper Tidal (maximum 4) | £555 per person |
| Wet Weather Gear Hire (not boots or gloves) | £50 per person |
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Exam Preparation & Exam
4,5, & 6 Day Course (Yacht & Power)
| YM Coastal/Offshore, Yacht (maximum 5) | £645 per person plus exam fee £149-£170 (6 days including exam) |
| YM Coastal/Offshore, Power (maximum 4) | £675 per person (4 day), £725 (5 day with exam day) |
| YM Coastal Exam Fee | £135 per person (payable to the examiner on the day) |
| YM Offshore Exam Fee | £170 per person (payable to the examiner on the day) |
International Certificate of Competence
We can provide a course leading up to the ICC or simply examine you at ICC level for both Sail and Power. Please ask for details.
Own Boat Tuition
All RYA or ICC instruction is available on your own boat (as opposed to on our FlexiSail boats). Our Yacht Instructor’s Day rate charges are £200 per day for up to 2 people, with additional people charged at £25 per day per person. Power Instructor’s charges are £250 per day for 2 people, with additional people charged at £30 per person per day.
Day Workshops
| Day Skills Workshops (maximum 5) | £90 per person |
| Weekend Skills Workshops (maximum 5) | £210 per person (2 days, 1 night) |
In order for the workshops to run, we require a minimum of 3 to take part.
Onshore Courses
| RYA Day Skipper Theory Course, Classroom | £350 per person |
| RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course, Classroom | £360 per person |
| RYA Diesel Engine maintenance | £75 per person |
| RYA First Aid | £110 peer person |
| VHF Operators Licence | £100 per person plus £30 for photo licence |
| RYA Sea Survival (inc pool session) | £110 per person |
| RYA Radar Introduction | £90 per person |
Theory – On Boat
Day Skipper and Coastal/Yachtmaster Theory can be completed in conjunction with the practical whilst on the boat. Generally 4 additional days will be required to complete the courses. Please ask for details. Alternatively we run shore based courses and have our fully supported correspondence courses.
Our Yacht courses are inclusive of all mooring fees, breakfast, lunch and fuel on board. Coastal/mile building courses also include dinner when passage making.
Laser SB3 Performance Fun Day
Join us for a fun but instructional day of sailing the Laser SB3. It can be just a blast or an opportunity to learn about rig and sail setting, sailing techniques, or general boat handling. a minimum of 2 people or maximum of 3 are required and the cost is £240 for two and £300 for three persons. Call for more details.
Booking Terms
A 50% non refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 4 weeks before commencement of the course. Should SNC need to cancel the course for any reason, our liability only extends to providing a full refund of all monies paid including the initial deposit. All courses are zero rated for VAT.




