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Students enjoying an RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper course with Academy Sailing whilst aboard sailing yacht Dream Odyssey
WELCOME TO ACADEMY SAILING

Join award-winning Academy Sailing on a 1-Day Sailing Taster, a UK summer sailing holiday, or gain worldwide-recognised RYA qualifications on our Essex based sailing courses to become RYA Competent Crew or a fully-fledged RYA Day Skipper with tidal endorsement and entitlement to your International Certificate of Competence (ICC). 

 

We also offer fun and practical pre-flotilla-holiday refresher training days - perfect for both skippers and crew preparing for a sailing holiday abroad.

Sailing adventures to be had!

* One-Day Taster - 15th September  *

* Skipper & Crew Refresher - Sep 2025 *

* 2025 Comp Crew & Day Skipper courses FULL *
* 2026 courses & holidays now online *

Academy Sailing is the only yacht sailing school in Essex accredited by the world-renowned Royal Yachting Association (RYA). Our award-winning team of RYA Yachtmaster Instructors are highly qualified, experienced, and truly passionate about sailing.

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We pride ourselves on offering exceptional quality and unbeatable value for money—but don’t just take our word for it. Read our 5-star Google reviews to see why we get booked up so early.

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Based in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, we’re within easy reach of London, with direct train links right to the marina.​

 

Need help choosing your next step? We’re happy to offer free, friendly advice. Get in touch via WhatsApp, email, or call us on 01268 944017.

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* For your convenience we only display courses with remaining availability *

If you don't see dates that work for you then please contact us and we will try to fit something around you.

Contact

Burnham Yacht Harbour
Foundry Lane,

Burnham-on-Crouch,

Essex, CM0 8BL

+44 (0)1268 944017

info@academysailing.co.uk

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