Are you free next week? Are you interested in a FREE sailing trip?

Yes, that's right...

We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 lucky participants to take part in a 7 day mile building sailing trip on one of our 67ft Challenge Yachts from 26 - 31 July, sailing back into Cowes just in time for the historic racing regatta of Cowes Week.

This is a great opportunity for the leisure sailor looking to build experience and that all important mileage, as well as for those looking at a career in yachting to see if a life at sea is for them...

Call +44(0)1983 203038 asap if you're interested.

*New STCW95 date released for August.

We've had an overwhelming demand for STCW95 Basic Training courses in August, with the 10th August start date filling up well ahead of time.

We've now managed to squeeze in a limited number of places on an extra date from 3rd - 8th August so contact asap to book!

What's more, it's Cowes Week from 31st - 7th August so you can soak up the atmosphere of the the historic racing regatta in the evenings...

Call +44(0)1983 203038 and our team of friendly Course Advisers can walk you through the all you need to do to start on the 3rd August.

Get out on the water with UKSA during Cowes Week

Under the experienced guidance of UKSA, visitors to Cowes Week (31^st July – 7^th August) will be able to take to the water for a sailing lesson.

For just £5, sail a Keelboat with a qualified Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Instructor. Each session lasts for one hour and run throughout the day from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

To register your interest, please fill in a registration form. To book a session, simply visit UKSA in the Cowes Week Regatta Centre.

Come along and have some family fun!

More information and Terms & Conditions can be found on the Try Sailing FAQs page.

Students celebrate NVQ success with UKSA

Students from across the island are celebrating academic success this month with the completion of the latest City and Guilds NVQ Course at alternative education provider, UKSA. A staggering 92% of students enrolled on this year’s course passed with flying colours, with several achieving outstanding results.

Two of the students following the course, Ed Collinge and Warren Henley Hunter, were also honoured with awards for outstanding student achievement by the Isle of Wight College in a special ceremony held at the Cowes Yacht Haven this month. Warren is also celebrating further achievement after being nominated to receive a Star Unit, a nationally recognised award for NVQ trainees who show exceptional performance during their studies.

Jon Ely, Chief Executive at UKSA, commented: “We are exceptionally proud of all our NVQ students, who are to be congratulated on their hard work and enthusiasm throughout the course. It is clear that many young people are increasingly looking for alternative, more practical options when it comes to education and training. We are delighted to be able to provide alternative education and look forward to welcoming a new set of NVQ students in September, so they too reach their full potential.”

Students choosing to study an NVQ course at UKSA also benefit from the comprehensive career advice on offer, helping them towards a rewarding career in the maritime industry after completing their training. Two of this year’s students will now be employed by UKSA for the summer season, with two more joining an apprenticeship programme which will lead to instructional qualifications in kayaking and dinghy sailing. Others will return to UKSA this autumn to begin further professional training courses.