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Start from zero, build skipper confidence or prepare for an advanced certificate. Compare prerequisites before choosing a date.

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RYA Sail Cruising

Beginner

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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Beginner

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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Intermediate

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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Advanced

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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Professional

Afloat · liveaboard · assessment

RYA Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam

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

Duration7 days
PriceFrom €1,500
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RYA Specialist Courses

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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All Level

Classroom

RYA First Aid

Build practical first-aid knowledge for emergencies afloat, where space is restricted, help may be delayed and the marine environment changes the response.

Duration1 day
Price€200
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Professional

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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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 · weekend training · 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 a structured zero-to-Yachtmaster pathway combining theory, 2,500 nautical miles and exam preparation.

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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STCW Courses

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

MCA Basic Courses

Build the essential safety knowledge and practical skills required for work aboard commercial vessels.

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MCA Advanced Courses

Progress into advanced maritime safety, leadership and specialist responsibilities for professional crew.

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MCA Refresher Courses

Renew and update the STCW competencies that require periodic refresher training and reassessment.

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