Sea Jay's RYA Approved Solent Sailing School

Welcome to Sea Jay’s Solent Sailing School and Yacht Charter Company based here in the lovely Georgian town of Lymington at the heart of the Solent, which offers some of the best sailing, harbours and anchorages in the world.

We are a fully accredited RYA Sailing School offering sailing courses from complete beginner to advanced; from RYA Competent Crew Course to Yachtmaster Offshore.

Sea Jay's offer a variety of RYA Day Skipper Courses for those who are already at competent crew level. The RYA Day Skipper theory and practical courses are for those who wish to skipper their own boats, charter boats.

The RYA Day Skipper Fast Track Course condenses the theory and practical training into an intensive course that is run over 9 days (4 days in the classroom and 5 days at sea).

On successful completion of the RYA Day Skipper course students are entitled to an ICC Certificate, (International Certificate of Competence) which is required for chartering and skippering boats both here and abroad. Students will also be given the opportunity to charter Sea Rush, our new Bavaria 33.

If you already have considerable sailing experience, we also offer the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Prep Course and Yachtmaster Assessment.

If you are a complete beginner and just want to experience what it’s like to sail a yacht, why not come to a RYA Introduction to Sailing Course which is typically run over the weekend.

We have our own offices on Lymington Marina for those wishing to take the RYA Day Skipper or Yachtmaster Theory Courses, as well as VHF and first Aid (as and when required).

Sea Jay's teach students at their own pace, whilst making the training fun and enjoyable. No one is expected or asked to tackle anything outside their own comfort zone. Students are assessed for their strengths and weaknesses at the end of each day during an evening debrief. Our aim is to make sure that everyone is enjoying the experience.

Your instructor will be a highly qualified RYA / MCA Commercial Yachtmaster, who has been assessed by us for their expertise and social skills.

We also run Yacht Charter and corporate sailing days, so whatever your requirements please call CJ for further information.