Benefits of sailing
Sailing is an exhilarating activity that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. From ancient mariners who traversed the oceans in...
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Jul 13, 20211 min read
Super Yacht career training
We will be offering free accommodation with the first 12 bookings reserved and paid for in July, worth £600 12 courses, 12 days , 12...
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Sunshine, Superyachts & Secret Career Opportunities
It’s that time of year again, back to college, university, apprenticeships or the “dead end job” that isn’t going anywhere soon....
May 22, 20212 min read
Safety at Sea is For All
The video below highlights the need for all seafarers, whether experienced or novices to take enormous care when exercising manoeuvres in...
May 15, 20211 min read
Portland Port and Harbour
Portland Port is a thriving commercial port on the Royal (due to its maritime importance to the Crown) Manor of Portland, and as is so...
May 15, 20211 min read
Pre-Purchase Surveys
If you have decided to take the plunge, you may have found your perfect boat and perhaps even put an offer on it – but please be mindful...
Apr 23, 20211 min read
Interview with Nikki our previous student
Great fun catching up with a previous student and seeing how our courses have lead her into some fantastic opportunities. This could be...
Apr 22, 20211 min read
RYA Powerboat level 2
Why I believe you should do your power boat level 2 in Portland Power boat level 2 is a great course to ease yourself into your yacht...
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Smuggling at Church Ope Cove
My favourite place locally, is a hidden beach on Portland called Church Ope Cove, also known as ‘Smugglers Cove’. To get there you take a...
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Dar Młodzieży
This year has been a year for magnificent ships to adorn our horizon. I was fortunate enough to see this three-masted stunner whilst out...
Apr 7, 20211 min read
Breathtaking Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach creates a natural barrier against coastal tides, making it a protective habitat for lots of different plants and wildlife....
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Importance of RYA courses
You may ask yourself why choose an RYA training? The prestigious Royal Yacht Association (RYA) it offers well established across the...
Apr 1, 20211 min read
Sailors Superstition
Lots of people, including sailors are superstitious. Many know not to change a boats name, and we’ve all heard “Red sky at night, sailors...
Mar 25, 20211 min read
The Importance of a Marine Survey
A survey is important when buying a boat even a low-value boat-which is a big step. It is a huge investment, you want to know whether it...
Mar 24, 20211 min read
Cruise Ships in lockdown
Lately it has been quite something to see the bulk of huge ships on the skyline of Weymouth and Portland, a sight that has been a rarity...
Mar 20, 20211 min read
Post-lockdown Coastal Exploring
We are delighted to announce that from the 29th March our outdoor RYA training is able to recommence. The last few weeks we have been...
Mar 18, 20211 min read
Exploring the Jurassic Coast
The stunning Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Devon and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, Dorset. The Coast is...
Mar 16, 20211 min read
The power of Clouds
Clouds are fun for spotting shapes, but they can also be useful for weather forecasting, and Sailors can use clouds to stay high and dry....
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Lulworth Cove
When you hear ‘Lulworth’, you may think of the classic racing yacht built in 1920, but Lulworth Cove is a stunning scallop-shaped cove on...
Mar 11, 20211 min read
The Irish Sea
Also known as the Manx Sea, the Irish Sea is about 210km long, 240km wide and is notoriously shallow. Home to many islands – the largest...
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