RYA Courses

At Rockley we offer RYA sailing courses developed by the Royal Yachting Association, which is internationally respected and widely recognised. All our 1-5 day courses all offer world-renowned training in dingy sailing, powerboats and windsurfing. Perfect for both students and those who want to take the step to become a certified RYA instructor.

Each course is designed to provide hands-on experience ensuring students and instructors gain the confidence needed to operate safely on the water. Whether you're looking to start something or teach others.

Instructor Courses

RYA Dinghy Instructor

RYA Advanced Instructor

RYA Senior Instructor

RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Instructor

RYA Race Instructor

Watersport Courses

IMG 6064

RYA Powerboat Level 2
CP France 2018 3825

RYA Start Windsurfing

Safety Courses

RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding Course

RYA First Aid

RYA Safety Boat

Youth Courses

CP 1635

RYA Youth Residential Sailing Packages

Blogs

Blogs

College Catch Up: Angus Kemp

We caught up with Angus Kemp, Rockley College alumnus and now a key player at his family’s business, Kemp Sails. From learning by the beach to making high-performance sails, Angus talks us through how Rockley shaped his path and the laid-back, practical lifestyle that still drives him today.

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Freya Black: "You Absolutely Belong Here"

At Rockley, we know the impact a single experience on the water can have. Whether it’s that first breeze in your sail or the first time you feel fully in control of your boat, it’s a feeling that stays with you. For some, like Freya Black, that moment turns into something much bigger — a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and the pursuit of Olympic dreams.

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College Catch Up: Alisha Thomas

From the Water to the Wards: How Rockley Alumna Alisha Thomas Turned Her Passion into a Career in Physiotherapy!

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Why for Sarah, Rockley will always hold a special place in her heart

From her first sailing course with Straw at Rockley in 1988, to picking up her 16-year old son Oscar on completion of his RYA Dinghy Instructor - also with Straw, we catch up with Sarah Robinson and discover why Rockley holds a special place in her heart.

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