World Cruising Training
Hamble School of Yachting Courses
Dates throughout 2025, Southampton UK
Hamble School of Yachting are running several specialist courses that are ideal for anyone preparing to cross an ocean. These take place in Hamble, near Southampton UK.
English language webinars on bluewater cruising topics. The schedule will be updated regularly - please check back
Cruisers' Question Time - UK
20 September 2025, Southampton, UK
A popular two-hour Q&A session featuring real-life boat owners and crew sharing their knowledge and experience of ocean sailing. Held in Ocean Village, approx 15 minutes' walk to the boat show.
21 September 2025, Southampton UK
Interested in sailing round the world with World ARC? Come to our free breakfast presentation to learn more about the rally and the practicalities of circumnavigating. Join us in the morning then head over to Southampton Boat Show to look at boats and equipment.
27 September, Southampton UK
Back by popular demand, ARC Baltic will be running in summer 2026. This free presentation is a great way to find out more about the event and the practicalities of a cruise around the Baltic Sea.
Annapolis Sailboat Show - USA
October 9-12, 2025, Annapolis MD
Come and talk to the World Cruising Club team on our booth at Annapolis Sailboat Show. We're happy to answer any questions and talk about all aspects of ocean sailing
World ARC Presentation - USA
Friday October 10, Annapolis MD
Breakfast presentation on the World ARC circumnavigation rally - route, options, boats and crew. Join us to learn more about sailing round the world with World ARC.
Sailing an Atlantic Circuit - USA
Saturday October 11, Annapolis MD
Join our breakfast seminar to answer your questions about sailing from North America for summer in Europe, and back to the Caribbean with the famous ARC rally. Or maybe you're considering buying a boat in Europe and sailing it home - plenty of people do. Click to read more...
Ocean Sailing Weekend 2026 UK
21-22 March 2026, Hampshire, UK
An in-depth weekend of seminars on cruising topics, ideal for anyone sailing the ARC or independent ocean cruising.
April 11, 2025. Annapolis MD, USA
Interested in buying or equipping a yacht for bluewater cruising? Sign-up for our free Bluewater Day in Annapolis MD and learn from experienced cruisers and marine experts, see ARC-ready yachts and talk to their owners. Meet fellow cruisers and catch-up with old friends.
16 May 2026, Lymington UK
Interested in buying a bluewater cruiser or want to see what an ARC-ready boat really looks like? Come to our Bluewater Day hosted by Berthon in Lymington. Includes presentations, one-to-one chats with skippers who have done the ARC andARC-ready boats.
Training Courses for Bluewater Cruisers
Hamble School of Yachting offer rally participants exclusive training dates and discounted prices for the ISAF Offshore Safety course, RYA Sea Survival and RYA First Aid courses. These are highly recommended for any skippers and crew going offshore, and especially for anyone participating in or considering the ARC, ARC Portugal and World ARC.
TRAINING FEATURES
Ocean Safety - Pyrotechnics: A Complete Guide
Flares are an essential part of the safety equipment to be carried on board all rally yachts and our official safety partner, Ocean Safety Ltd have
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Ocean Safety Man Over Board Recovery Demonstration
At our annual Bluewater Sailing Weekend Alistair Hackett from marine safety experts Ocean Safety was invited to give a demonstration of the JonBuoy
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Radio Communications at Sea – It’s good to talk
Staying connected is important both for safety of boats at sea and for the social interaction between crews that adds another level to the enjoyment
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What is it like to do a sea survival course
Sea Safety TrainingWe joined Hamble School of Yachting for three days of training, covering the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety, RYA Sea Survival and RYA
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