You can choose to complete your theory training either online with Navathome or in the classroom with our neighbours, Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School. The classroom courses offer a relaxed, friendly, yet professional learning environment, located right next to our main office. This gives you the convenience of accessing both practical and shorebased training all in one location.
At Take-a-Turn Yachting, we offer RYA theory courses online starting from £355 in partnership with Navathome, a leading RYA-recognized training provider. Navathome’s online courses provide a professional yet flexible learning experience, allowing you to study at your own pace from the comfort of your home. With high-quality online resources and expert support available seven days a week, you can build essential navigation and sailing knowledge at a time and place that suits you.
To book your online course please visit our Navathome page and complete the booking request form.
Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School, located right next to our office, offers shorebased RYA courses in a professional yet welcoming learning environment. Their fully equipped classroom provides the perfect setting for theory training. For practical RYA training, you can join us at Take-a-Turn Yachting, where we offer hands-on sailing courses. With both practical and shorebased courses available in one location, you can conveniently gain essential sailing skills in Mylor, near Falmouth.
To book a classroom RYA course please contact Tracey at Mylor Sailing School: info@mylorsailingschool.co.uk
2026
Book Your Sunday Sail
Send us a booking request for our Sunday Sail sessions below.
Everyone welcome!
No matter your experience level, come and enjoy a Sunday on the water with us.
Every Sunday in November 2026
10am – 2pm | £60 per person
Our Sunday Sail sessions are back for 2026,
Offering a relaxed and enjoyable way to get out on the water and enjoy sailing in Cornwall.
2027
Course Dates
RYA Practical Courses
Our mixed-group courses have a maximum instructor-to-student ratio of 1:4, while private courses are limited to five students.
Each course includes five days of tuition and five nights aboard. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day, along with four evening meals onboard, plus drinks and snacks. One evening meal is taken ashore and is not included.
Check availability and submit a booking request through our live online calendar.
2027
Art Afloat Workshop
Sail - Beachcomb - Create
We’ll sail together to a local beach, beachcomb for natural treasures, and then return to the yacht for lunch and a creative workshop — where you’ll design and frame your own unique coastal keepsake to take home.
A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held..
A comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
A one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.
deal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course & Yachmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology.
