1st Clyde Yacht Training - RYA Sail Practical & Theory Training Centre, Scotland's West Coast, Firth of Clyde 

1st Clyde Yacht Training, can take you on Introductory RYA Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Intermediate RYA Day Skipper or Advanced Coastal Skipper Practical or Theory yacht training courses from Largs in Scotland which is a rewarding sail training experience; using the sheltered waters of the Firth of Clyde on Scotlands West Coast. Do you need an International Certificate of Competance (ICC) for a trip abroad and/or if you intend to Skipper on European Inland Waterways then you must have a CEVNI endorsement too. 1st Clyde Yacht Training provides for all Sail Training needs using a perfect environment combined with excellent recreational facilities from Largs Yacht Haven, North Ayrshire. We are an RYA Recognised Training Centre and we offer the complete range of sail training courses designed to meet all your sailing needs, Practical or Theory, from introductory to advanced including training for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore examinations or assessment for ICC and CEVNI too. Don't forget your one day Marine Short Range (Very High Frequency) VHF Radio Operator's Course.

We specialise in arranging Sail Training Courses flexibly, on demand to suit your party’s requirements and to maximise your time afloat whilst minimising demands on your precious holiday time using weekends wherever possible for our Practical & Theory Sail Training.

Largs Yacht Haven allows sheltered access from Scotlands finest Marina onto the Firth of Clyde.

Our Yacht Training courses give the right balance of teaching and coaching with ability. All students get maximum benefit, whilst having an enjoyable Sail Training Course, visiting a variety of moorings, berths and anchorages, changed by the day depending on current conditions.

Mileage & Experience Builder (Top)

You may want to refresh your current knowledge or build up your mileage and experience before taking the next level RYA Certificate. You can come along as a mileage builder to help gain confidence, knowledge and experience. All that is required is to register your enquiry on the 'Contact Us' form and select 'Mileage/Experience Builder' option or alternatively the course which most interests you.  

Potential Destinations (Top)

There are really interesting places to see on all our Training Courses with superb panoramic views & wildlife (Kyles of Bute) not forgetting the historic towns (Troon, Rothsay, Tarbert, Dunoon, Helensborough, Cambeltown, Brodick, Lamlash & Inverary).

Experience (Top)

John our Training Centre Principal, for 1st Clyde Yacht Training, is personally involved in all RYA Yacht Training Courses whatever the level. An RYA Yachtmaster Instructor with over sixteen years experience as an MCA/RYA Commercial Skipper and Yacht Charter Owner based currently on the Firth of Clyde and West Coast but previously on the South Coast, Dartmouth - English Channel and the North West of England, Maryport & Whitehaven - Irish Sea.

Flexable Courses over Weekends (Top)

As a bonus Introductory and Intermediate courses are run over 5 days either during one weekend (Thursday evening – Tue afternoon) or split using two or three weekends to cover your chosen sailing course. A popular formula favoured in Scotland is the two & three day weekend courses which can meet on a Friday and then again on the following Thursday night or vice versa. Please contact to see if we can arrange a date to suit.

RYA accredited Yacht Training Practical or Theory Courses are scheduled to suit your availability and adapted for a range of abilities including RYA Day Skipper with RYA Competent Crew & RYA Start Yachting Practical Training too.

Specification (Top)

We guarantee great Yacht Training Courses on board typically a fully equipped 40 foot, 8 berth, 3 cabin yacht. We have all the fitted luxuries you expect too plus extra ones like a Rigid Inflateable Boat and Outboard Engine - (No inflating dinghies and no need to paddle ashore) from secluded anchorages & internal generated 240 V a.c. power too provided in all cabins from the invertor to mention a couple. 

Course Size (Top)

Limited to five students on the introductory and intermediate Practical Sail Training Courses and reduced further to four for advanced ones like the RYA Coastal Skipper. We can offer personal theory tuition if you come with a friend. On all theory courses we can offer you overnight accomodation on board our Sail Training Yacht berthed at Largs Yacht Haven (subject to availability). The RYA theory courses represent great value and are limited to just two or three students. 

All Inclusive (Top)

All our Practical courses are fully inclusive of fuel, gas and berthage at Largs Yacht Haven whilst offering best value too. Theory Courses provides for free accomodation too (subject to availability) and provides access to all the Yacht Haven shore facilities before and after our Theory training courses.

Variety (Top)

One day taster cruises for your friends and family are availabile too, with an instructor, to show you what yachting its all about!.

Family (Top)

Want to learn with the family - no problem. Children over thirteen are welcome if they are with a parent or guardian. If you wish we can tailor an introductory with an intermediate course to suit you, so everyone has an enjoyable and exclusive experience, by running a course just for your family. That means the yacht is exclusively yours, for the course duration, with an accompanying instructor. It is an RYA condition that children under 16, may only be eligable for the 2 Day Start Yachting or 5 Day Competent Crew Course Completion Certificate.

Own Boat(Top)

Do you have your own boat and/or want training for your own group please call - we can accommodate!.

Charter(Top)

If you have the necessary qualifications and you would like to charter then please call.

Contact 1st Clyde Yacht Training (Top)

Write to us at:

1st Clyde Yacht Training,

Largs Yacht Haven,

Irvine Road,

Largs,

North Ayrshire

Scotland

KA30 8EZ

through Contact Us (preferred)

or by E Mail:  enquiry@clyde-yacht-training.co.uk

or by phone: 07889-992147

Testomonials(Top)

Here are what some of our past Students have written about us:

"The Instructor matched the level of Instruction to the ability and continued to push to test understanding. On a personal note it was an enjoyable course" Scott, Largs

"Superb Instructor" Iain, Ayr

"Excellent experience in a safe & calm environment" Sally, Kidderminster

"Very enjoyable, suitably challenging and well delivered course." Jenny, Cornwall

"Instructor challenged the candidate within the requirements of the course and as a result the candidate learned a great deal during the 5 day course." Allan, Manchester

"Very enthusiastic, dedicated, knowlegable instructor. Good boat - Learned huge amount." Gordon, Glasgow

"A tiring but throughly enjoyable 5 days" David, Lincoln

"Great for a beginner, very informative" Scott, North Ayrshire

"Its great to be on a structured training programme with the goal being skipper of a vessel. Great training from John throughout." Peter, Helensborough

"Kept well fed and watered, provided some much needed confidence when manouvering." Michelle, Cleveland

"With John, I've learned enough to go way beyond the Clyde!." Michael, Glasgow

"Happy with all of it, gained confidence, really enjoyed it!" Amanda, Higham

"Being able to helm the boat and gain confidence whilst sailing." Claudia, Higham