RYA Courses in Essex

Bradwell is our Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Training Centre and a leading provider of sailing, yachting , powerboat and shore based professional and technical courses on the East Coast of England.

Whether you are a novice looking to take your first foray on the water, or already have some sailing or powerboat experience, our highly-qualified and knowledgeable team of instructors will ensure you are honing your helming, strengthening your seamanship or consolidating your crewing in no time. There’s even RYA certification available for seasoned water-users with our advanced powerboating and sailing courses – all the way up to instructor level.

The tidal creeks and channels of the River Blackwater estuary provide the ideal location for developing nautical skills at all levels; coupled with our comprehensive fleet of modern dinghies, day boats, keel boats and powerboats, we have the flexibility to train you in a wide variety of conditions and craft.

Book a course and stay with us for free

Our centre at Bradwell waterside in Essex now offers free overnight accommodation in our Nomadic Bell Tents during the summer months if you’re signing up to a course which lasts longer than one day (subject to availability).