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Benefits of sailing
Sailing is an exhilarating activity that has been enjoyed for thousands of years. From ancient mariners who traversed the oceans in...
Mar 23, 20232 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...
Jul 13, 20211 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....
Jun 21, 20213 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 22, 20212 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...
May 15, 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 23, 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 22, 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 20, 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 7, 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 6, 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...
Apr 1, 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 25, 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 24, 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 20, 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 18, 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 16, 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 13, 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...
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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