Own Boat Tuition

Own Boat Tuition on your Sailing or Motor Boat

You can complete any of our RYA courses and licenses on your own boat which is a great way to get to know your boat better and gain your skippering license

ABOUT THE COURSE

From €375 under 10m, €475 over 10m per day

We can travel to your Marina

Skipper & Crew Training on the same day

Difficulty: Beginners to Yachtmasters

Own Boat Tuition in Spain – Learn Onboard, Qualify with Confidence

Gain your RYA qualification while learning on your own boat in the stunning waters of Spain. Our own-boat tuition is tailored entirely to you, allowing you to train in the environment, conditions, and vessel you actually sail.

With an experienced RYA instructor onboard, you’ll build practical skills step by step—from boat handling and navigation to passage planning, safety, and confident decision-making at sea. Training is flexible and personalised, progressing at your pace while meeting RYA syllabus requirements.

By learning on your own boat, you gain real-world experience, deeper understanding of your vessel, and the confidence to skipper independently. Whether you’re preparing for coastal cruising or looking to formalise your experience with an RYA qualification, this is hands-on learning that truly sticks.

Train in sunshine, qualify properly, and leave ready to sail with confidence.

We can offer you ICC assessments, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Dayskipper Motor or Sail and even Yachtmaster exams

Safety equipment onboard
Pre departure checks
Weather and tides
Charts, navigation and understanding your local area
Berthing in marinas, mooring on buoys and close quarter handling
High speed manoeuvres and crew safety
Person over board recovery and prevention
Planning and executing a trip using electronic and paper charts
Collision regulations
Dayshapes, night lights and buoyage

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA so the is always a record, there is no revalidation required.

Can I hire a boat using the licence?

Yes, but in Europe you are best gaining the International Certificate of Competence(ICC), this is just a paperwork exercise as you gain for the ICC with your level 2 licence.

What type of boats can I drive?

The course is for day boat use in the daytime in familiar waters. Once you have gained some more experience and want to venture further afield we hope you will come back to us to do the intermediate course!

Passport Photo for the licence
Lunch money or packed lunch, there are plenty of local places to get a bite
Small bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat
Non slip or trainer style shoe
Waterproofs
Sun block and hat for those sunny days

					  What a fantastic two hours sailing along the coast of Barcelona. The views are amazing and such a wonderful way to get some peace and tranquility.  It was such... read more a relaxing experience. I have always loved sailing since childhood,  but I don’t get chance to do any now. This was a				
Jane
November 1, 2019 

					  Hi,  My daughter and I have just concluded our 2 day RYA Powerboat level 2 course with Barcelona Watersports. We had Faith as our instructor. Was a Fab experience,... read more she is obviously very skilled and knowledgable and was able to share of her wisdom in a fun and enlightening way.				
JHG1970
August 1, 2020 

					  Exceptional group of sailers as well as great people!  It was a pleasurable sunset cruise on a vessel that had plenty of space for everyone.				
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October 29, 2019 