About Us

Established in 2002, 1st ScotSail Training has grown to be one of the largest RYA 'Sail Cruising' Training Centres based on Scotland's West Coast. In 2008, we helped hundreds of people gain their RYA qualifications through practical training courses on our dedicated training yachts and, we ran over 20 RYA Shorebased theory navigation classes throughout the year, including Day Skipper, Coastal / Yachtmaster, VHF / DSC Radio, Diesel Engine Maintenance and First Aid Courses.

"...Practical Courses run every week and weekend, throughout the year..."

This Season 2009, 1st ScotSail Training expects to help even more students gain their qualifications, and has even brought in extra Training Yachts into their fleet, as demand for RYA Training Courses contines to grow. Be it Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper Theory / Day Skipper Practical, Coastal Skipper Theory, Coastal Skipper Practical, Yachtmaster Offshore, VHF Marine Radio (SRC), VHF DSC update, Diesel Maintenance, First Aid or simply just own-boat tuition 1st ScotSail Training can help you. RYA Level 2 PowerBoat Courses.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) voluntary training scheme is the finest anywhere in the world as it sets and provides the standards for all their approved sailing centres running courses such as RYA Competent Crew course, RYA Day skipper course and RYA Coastal skipper course. RIB Charter Scotland. Powerboat Hire Scotland, Speedboat Hire Scotland and RYA PowerBoat Courses are held at Loch Lomond, with RIB or PowerBoat Charter available on the Clyde, upon request.

Our RYA Training Centres and Sailing Schools in Scotland and the North of England offer a full range of sailing courses in Scotland as well as RYA Shorebased Theory Courses, starting with a beginner’s Start Yachting or Competent Crew sailing course progressing to the RYA Day Skipper sailing course and for the more experienced the RYA Coastal Skipper sailing course leading to MCA Coastal and Yachtmaster preparation for the exam and Cruising Instructor weekends. Our PrestonCentre offers RYA Shorebased Theory and also the One-Day Safety Courses, such as VHF Radio, Diesel Engine and First Aid. RYA National PowerBoat Course. Scotland.