Wetstuff is aimed at those looking to "splash out" and spend some quality time on the water.

We offer RYA Training for offshore sailing and shorebased courses. Follow this link to find out when we have courses running - Course Dates

If you know what sort of course you are looking for, follow the links above. For those who are not sure which course is for them, please drop us a line at info@wetstuff.org.uk . If you cannot see what you are looking for, or would prefer a tailor made course then do please get in touch.

In addition to courses utilising our own facilities, we are happy to offer tuition on your own boat, or at any location conveniant to you for shorebased courses.

To help you develop your skills further we offer additional courses including Electronic Charting, Heavy Weather Sailing, and the ISAF Offshore Safety Course. 

The Training Courses themselves are complimented by our range of Cruising Trips. These range from 2 to 7 days exploring the Solent, the Channel Islands and further afield. To find out more about these trips, please click on milebuilders .

Sailing Courses Cost £350 to £425 for a 5 day course depending on time of year:-
We run the full range of RYA Sailing courses from Competent Crew right up to Yachtmaster. All of our RYA sailing courses can be run over either 5 days or two weekends (2 days and 3 days). If you have your own boat we would be delighted to offer tuition on it. We are more than happy to design bespoke courses to meet your needs, so please get in touch if you cannot see what you are looking for.Our RYA sailing courses have a maximum of 4 students unless stated otherwise. Click on Sailing Course Dates to find out when our next sailing courses are.

 In At The Deep End Courses

These courses are designed for those looking to really immerse themselves in sailing and are run at two levels.

In At The Deep End Competent Crew - when our Chief Instructor started sailing it wasn't on a 5 day course. Instead it was a 7 day trip exploring the French Coast and Channel Islands. Our course takes this one step ( or week) further. Join us for one of our 9 day courses and you will certainly emerge as a more competent crew than most - and have experience to back up the training. Cost £650 - £800  depending on the time of year.

In At The Deep End Coastal Skipper - this course is aimed at Day Skippers who are serious about developing the skills needed to sail further afield. You should already be a competent Day Skipper who has explored their local sailing playground and are now looking to sail off in to the sunset. During the two weeks on board you will get to plan and undertake passages of over 60 miles, visiting many different ports and harbours. Cost £650 - £800 depending on the time of year..Dates to be released by the end of January.

Heavy Weather Sailing Cost £180
This 2 day course has been developed to give you the opportunity to practice the techniques used to make life more comfortable when rough weather closed in. You will sail using  trysail and storm jib, practice heaving to and lying a-hull, try out a drogue / sea-anchor and look at what you can do to make life on board more comfortable. Click on Heavy Weather Sailing Dates to find out when our next course is running.

Race Training / Ssail Handling Course Cost £240
2 days getting to grips with peeling headsails, using the sail trim tool found on racing boats,and spinnaker handling..With a maximum of 6 students there is plenty of opportunity to practice the sail handling techniques used on most racing yachts. The emphasis is on getting the drills right rather than fast - that can only come with further practice. Dates in April, May and June.

ISAF Offshore Safety Course Cost £250
This 2 day course is run in conjunction with Tailored Marine Services. Initially aimed at racing sailors, in our view these 2 days are invaluable for anyone who is serious about staying safe when they go to sea.

You will benefit from the experience and expertise of Keith, the Navy's senior Sea Survival Instructor. During your time with Keith you will find out what it is like to use a lifejackt, how to inflate a liferaft - and more importantly the actions you need to take once it is inflated.

Once we convinced you that your boat is the best liferaft you can have, we look at the use of heavy weather sails and what you can do to make life more comfortable down below. Just in case " worse things happen at sea" we also look at the damage that may be caused by heavy weather and what you might do improvise a repair.

The final element of this course looks at basic first aid and communications in an emergency. Click on ISAF Offshore Safety Dates to find out when our next course is running.

Shorebased Courses Cost of 5 day theory course is £250.
To back up our range of practical courses, we also offer a range of shorebased courses to help you develop your skills in order to get more out of your time afloat. These range from  one day courses looking at various electronic systems through to the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory. Click on Shorebased Course Datesto find out when our courses are programmed, All RYA shorebased navigation courses are now also available as distance learning versions through Centaur Sailing . These are particularly useful if you are short of leave. Available with and without full support, they represent great value for money.

Electronic Charting Course Cost £80. 
This one day course has been developed in conjunction with Maptech to provide newcomers to electronic charting, and those considering taking the plunge, to get more out of their software. Follow this link to Maptech to find out more, or click on Electronic Charting Course Dates to find out when this course is running.

Short Range Certificate - VHF Radio Cost £65 plus exam fee.
By law, there must be at least one person on board holding a VHF licence to supervise the use of a marine VHF radio. This one day course provides you with the training necessary to get the licence, gives advice on how to choose which radio to buy, and how to use EPIRB's. Click on Radio Course Dates to find out when our next course is planned.

Radar Cost £80
This 1 day course will help you get more out of your radar, and better understand its' limitations. Click on Radar Course Dates to find out when we are running our next course.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, then do please drop us a line to see how we can help.