bespoke and scheduled
training
at tastetheblue
A range of courses accredited by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), and tailored private tuition
If you prefer, for most courses we can come to you. If you have a private pool, we can even train you and your race/regatta/voyage crew in Sea Survival as a team with no travel required.
(*VHF SRC Exams are face to face)
We also offer most of our courses as face to face instructor led sessions (using Zoom - but don't worry, we make it fun) for synchronous learning as a group.
We can offer on board familiarisation and development training, race coaching, and can even assist with RYA Certificates if required.
Our goal is to provide high quality, personal maritime training to small groups, teams, and individuals.
Course Spotlight
RYA VHF Short Range Certificate (SRC)
Maritime communications available as e-Learning or in the classroom, including routine communications and distress procedures
RYA Sea Survival
This course could one day save your life.
An exhilerating and thought-provoking day covering abandonment and more
World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival
Aimed at race yacht crew and pro sailors, this discussion led course is great for cruising sailors heading further afield.
RYA FIRST AID
Essential safety training for boaters in all disciplines. Certificate valid for 3 years, and will cover Category C stores (required for commercial endorsement) too!
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
Aimed at new and inexperienced skippers, this course covers all the basics, and although it's theory, it has a strong practical focus
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shorebased
An advanced navigation and theory course, this will push you to the next level
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased
Essential for those planning blue water or ocean voyages, we will de-mystify the sextant, ocean routing, and much much more
Bespoke and on board
Whatever you need, tastetheblue can help. Experienced on a wide range of craft, we can provide race coaching, courses in your home, owner support, and more
Our Base
Port Hamble Marina
Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire
When not afloat, we mostly work from home. Our primary classroom is shared with Sailing Logic in the lovely Port Hamble Marina. We have on site parking, a cafe and restaurant, and recently refurbished facilities. We can assure you of a warm welcome if you come to us.
