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Sailing Courses and RYA Training in Phuket

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RYA Sail Cruising

RYA Start Yachting training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

BeginnerRuns from 1 student

Afloat · weekend

RYA Start Yachting

A relaxed two-day practical introduction to sailing, steering, sail handling, ropework and safety aboard.

Duration2 days

Price€600

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RYA Competent Crew training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

BeginnerRuns from 1 student

Afloat · liveaboard

RYA Competent Crew

A five-day liveaboard introduction that turns complete beginners into safe, confident and useful yacht crew.

Duration5 days

PriceFrom €1,250

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RYA Day Skipper Practical training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

IntermediateRuns from 1 student

Afloat · liveaboard

RYA Day Skipper Practical

Develop the practical pilotage, seamanship and command skills needed to skipper a cruising yacht by day.

Duration5 days

PriceFrom €1,250

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RYA Coastal Skipper Practical training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

AdvancedRuns from 1 student

Afloat · liveaboard

RYA Coastal Skipper Practical

Advanced skippering, pilotage and passage-making practice for experienced sailors in coastal waters.

Duration5/7 days

PriceFrom €1,250

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RYA Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

ProfessionalRuns from 2 students

Afloat · liveaboard · assessment

RYA Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam

Focused practical preparation aboard a cruising yacht followed by an independent RYA Yachtmaster examination.

Afloat · private yacht

Family & Private Sailing Course

A private 2-, 5- or 7-day sailing programme shaped around your family or group, experience and preferred balance of learning and Andaman cruising.

Duration2, 5 or 7 days

PriceFrom €1,800

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RYA Specialist Courses

RYA Marine Radio VHF (SRC) training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

All Level

Online course · in-person exam

RYA Marine Radio VHF (SRC)

Complete the official RYA-developed SRC course online, then attend the required written and practical radio examination in Phuket.

Duration10 hours plus exam time

Price€200

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RYA First Aid training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

All Level

Classroom

RYA First Aid

A one-day, boating-focused first-aid course covering the practical response to medical emergencies afloat.

Self-paced online

RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities

The official RYA-developed self-paced online course for new and revalidating RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.

DurationSelf-paced · typically 6–8 hours plus assessment

Price€150

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RYA Powerboat & Personal Watercraft

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Handling training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

BeginnerRuns from 1 student

Afloat · practical

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Handling

A practical two-day introduction to safe powerboat handling, close-quarters manoeuvring and confident operation on the water.

Duration2 days

Price€450

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RYA Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) Proficiency training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

BeginnerRuns from 1 student

Afloat · predominantly practical

RYA Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) Proficiency

A one-day practical course developing safer, more confident personal-watercraft handling for first-time and recreational riders.

Duration1 day

Price€300

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RYA Motor Cruising

BeginnerRuns from 1 student

Afloat · practical and theory

RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman

A two-day introduction to motor-cruiser handling, safety, engines and practical helmsmanship for new owners and crew.

Duration2 days

Price€800

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RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

IntermediateRuns from 1 student

Afloat · liveaboard

RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical

Develop the pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat-handling skills needed to skipper a motor cruiser by day in familiar waters.

Duration4 days

Price€1,600

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RYA Motor Cruising Coastal Skipper training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

AdvancedRuns from 1 student

Afloat · liveaboard

RYA Motor Cruising Coastal Skipper

Advanced motor-cruiser command, pilotage and passage-making development for more demanding coastal passages by day and night.

Duration5 days

Price€2,000

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Practical Skills Honing

Boat Handling Course training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

Intermediate

Afloat · weekend

Boat Handling Course

Focused weekend coaching for sailors who want greater confidence manoeuvring a cruising yacht in marinas and confined water.

Afloat · weekend

Sail Handling Course

An intensive weekend for sailors who want cleaner sail handling, better trim and more confident yacht control under sail.

Afloat · liveaboard skills development

Day Skipper Plus Course

Five days of confidence-building, supervised skippering and practical skills development after Day Skipper.

Duration5 days

Price€1,250

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Other Courses

Own Boat Tuition training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

All Level

Afloat · on your own boat

Own Boat Tuition

Private sail or motor tuition tailored to your own boat, regular crew and practical training priorities.

Afloat · multi-yacht programme

Flotilla Skipper Training

Supported group cruising for skippers who want command of their own yacht with a lead team coordinating the flotilla.

DurationTailored by enquiry

PriceEnquire

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Corporate Sailing Team Building training course at Phuket Sea School in Phuket, Thailand

All Level

Afloat · private group event

Corporate Sailing Team Building

A private one- or two-day sailing event built around communication, leadership, collaboration and a memorable shared experience.

Duration1 or 2 days

PriceEnquire

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Fast tracks and packages

Connect theory, afloat training and experience

Phuket Sea School offers Fast Track courses where multiple certifications can be completed during the same trip. You will need to find your own accommodation between the five-day courses (we can recommend places to stay and things to do on your days off!).

RYA Day Skipper Fast Track

Progress from complete beginner to Day Skipper practical training during one coordinated Phuket programme.

Duration

12 days: two five-day courses with the intervening weekend included in the programme.

Format

Competent Crew · VHF/SRC · Day Skipper Practical

Experience

No previous experience is required.

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RYA Coastal Skipper Fast Track

Build from beginner foundations to advanced theory, mile building and Coastal Skipper practical training.

Duration

6 weeks: five weeks of five-day sailing courses and one self-study week.

Format

Theory · practical training · mile building

Experience

No previous experience is required.

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RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track

Follow an individually planned pathway from sailing foundations towards RYA Yachtmaster Offshore examination readiness.

Duration

15 weeks*: fourteen weeks of five-day sailing courses and one self-study week.

Format

Theory · mile building · preparation · exam

Experience

No previous experience is required.

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RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Fast Track

A coordinated beginner pathway combining Motor Cruising Helmsman, Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical and RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC.

Duration

6 days

Format

Motor Helmsman · Day Skipper Practical · VHF/SRC

Experience

No previous motor-cruising experience is required.

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STCW Courses

Explore MCA-approved basic, advanced and refresher maritime safety training delivered by Galileo Maritime Academy near our Phuket Yacht Haven base.

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