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The UK’s Leading Sailing School

From relaxed beginner courses to offshore adventures and professional qualifications, BOSS is where sailors build confidence, competence and a lifelong love of the sea.

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Why BOSS?

Established in 1991, BOSS combines expert instruction with a genuine love of sailing; because learning should be safe and enjoyable.

About Us

Established Since 1991

Over 30 years of sailing expertise

High-Quality Tuition

High-quality, RYA-recognised tuition

Youth Sailing Courses

Trusted youth and DofE sailing programmes

Integrity You Can Trust

Honest advice, integrity and safety-first training

Courses

From complete beginners to Ocean Yachtmasters, our RYA courses provide a clear, supportive pathway to confident, capable sailing. Learn with experienced instructors who make training approachable, structured and enjoyable.

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  • Long Distance Cruising
    12 DAYS

    Brittany Cruise

    12-Day Brittany Sailing Cruise Set sail from Hamble on an extended voyage to the spectacular cruising grounds of north-west Brittany. This rewarding offshore sailing cruise…

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    From £

    1595

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  • 7 DAYS

    Channel Islands Cruise

    7 Days Cross Channel Cruise – the perfect way to gain 60 mile qualifying passages and develop Coastal and offshore navigation skills.

    From £

    895

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Cruises

Our cruising programmes combine real-world sailing experience with expert guidance, helping you develop offshore skills while exploring beautiful cruising grounds in a friendly, professional environment.

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Fastrack

For ambitious sailors ready to immerse themselves in professional-level training, our Fastrack programmes offer accelerated progression, extensive sea time and a clear route to Yachtmaster qualifications. Ideal for career sailors and those serious about advancing their skills.

Fastrack Courses

Youth Sailing

Our youth sailing courses and Duke of Edinburgh expeditions help young sailors develop confidence, teamwork and seamanship skills in a safe, well-managed environment trusted by parents for over three decades.

All Youth Courses

Testimonials

What our customers have to say

  • “

    I have loved sailing with BOSS Sailing School and have had some exceptional instructors – Vince, George and Angus to name a few. Nikki and Peter have been very supportive of my sailing learning and are always looking for ways to help their students improve and gain more experience. I credit passing my yachtmaster offshore exam with the great teaching I have had with this very friendly sailing school. Would recommend and I will be back!

    Tansy Wilkinson
    Helming a Yacht

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    “The comp crew course was great fun and our instructor’s laid back style made it really enjoyable and easy to learn.”

    Millie – High Wycombe

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    Highly recommended 5/5

    Great experience with BOSS, very efficient in booking a last minute training session and very professional throughout. Nikki’s communication was brilliant, and Garry delivered an outstanding session on Sea Survival – thanks.

    Gill Lockhart
    Sea Survival Training with BOSS

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    Successfully completing your RYA Day Skipper Practical course is a significant achievement. It demonstrates that you have developed the practical sailing, navigation and skippering skills needed to take charge of a yacht on shorter passages in familiar waters during daylight hours. However, Day Skipper should be viewed as the beginning…

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  • Am I Ready for RYA Day Skipper?

    An Experience Checklist The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course is an important step in the development of any cruising sailor. It marks the transition from being a useful and capable member of the crew to beginning to take responsibility for the yacht, the passage and everyone aboard. It is therefore…

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  • How to Start Sailing

    RYA Start Yachting or RYA Competent Crew? Taking up sailing can open the door to an entirely new way of travelling. Rather than simply arriving at a destination, cruising gives you the satisfaction of planning a passage, working with the wind and tide, and reaching harbours, rivers and anchorages under…

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Everything You Need Before You Sail

Get your joining pack for practical details, what to bring, and what to expect on your course.

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