We have it all covered at Go West Sailing!

Practical Courses


No matter your RYA level, join the crew and learn from Yachtmaster Instructors.

Shorebased Courses


Shorebased courses taught in our classroom in Largs Yacht Haven.

Online Courses


Build your sailing knowledge in the peace, comfort and security of your home.

RYA Start Yachting


Start your sailing adventure with a taster weekend and explore the west coast of Scotland.

RYA Competent Crew


The foundation for your sail training, offering the essential skills and knowledge needed to begin your journey.

RYA Day Skipper


The practical sailing course for all aspiring skippers: learn to take charge of your yacht and crew!

RYA Coastal Skipper


Course is for sailors who want to go a little further afield. The qualification before Yachtmaster, a coastal skipper will be able to sail day or night in tidal waters.

Yachtmaster Preparation


Bespoke training before your Yachtmaster exam: opportunity to practice skills and drills as you would in exam conditions, ensuring that you are fully prepared.

Cruising Instructor


Bespoke training before your Yachtmaster exam: opportunity to practice skills and drills as you would in exam conditions, ensuring that you are fully prepared.

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased


The Day Skipper shorebased course provides essential knowledge for aspiring skippers, preparing them for the Day Skipper practical.

Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased


This course will give you the experience and confidence to plan and achieve your passage in offshore and coastal routes.

Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased


Course is for aspiring blue-water cruisers and ideal for Yachtmaster Offshore holders preparing for their first ocean passage.

RYA First Aid Course


Our one-day course covers essential first aid topics from a boating perspective, aimed at anyone going afloat.

RYA Diesel Course


A one-day/8 hour course, you will leave being aware of the main systems of a marine diesel engine.

RYA Radar Course


A one-day course giving you an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance.

RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship


Essential for new skippers and crew—perfect for anyone wanting to get involved on the water.

Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR)


Compulsory online course for RYA Commercial Endorsement holders using RYA qualifications as skipper or crew.

VHF Marine Radio/Short Range Certificate (SRC)


The minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF DSC radio equipment.

Do you have any questions?

Feel free to ask us anything!