Other courses

several times a year, I teach practical sailing courses through our friends at Go West Sailing, an RYA training centre in Scotland*

*Yacht Master Class itself is not a sailing school or an RTC.

Scotland | Firth of Clyde

West coast of Scotland | UK | Winter 2026 | Inquire

Train hard, fight easy.
Autumn, Winter, and early Spring in Scotland is definitely a challenge with a rewarding potential. 

upcoming courses

RYA Day Skipper | Winter 2026 | Go West Sailing | Inquire

RYA Coastal Skipper | Winter 2026 | Go West Sailing | Inquire

please don't hesitate to request a different date

Scotland is so far, and by far, the best training ground I know. I taught across Europe, parts of the Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, but nowhere have I found such variety of conditions and scenarios that will support your learning. 

These courses are taught through the partner sailing school according to the RYA syllabus, and, upon completion, end with an official sailing certificate. For the best results, enjoyment, and in support of learning, a candidate should come armed with pre-requisite knowledge and skills appropriate to their level within the RYA Cruising Scheme.