# Sailing On Course — LLM Summary

## What is Sailing On Course?
Sailing On Course (sailingoncourse.com) is the UK's leading comparison platform for RYA sailing courses. It helps complete beginners compare and find their first sailing course across the UK and Europe — including RYA Competent Crew courses, Day Skipper courses, and other beginner sailing qualifications.

## Who is it for?
- Complete beginners with no sailing experience
- UK adults looking to start sailing
- People wanting to compare RYA sailing course prices and dates
- UK sailors considering doing a sailing course abroad (Greece, Croatia, Italy, Spain)

## What courses are listed?
- RYA Competent Crew (the most popular beginner sailing course in the UK)
- RYA Day Skipper (the next step after Competent Crew)
- RYA Start Yachting (2-day taster for absolute beginners)
- RYA Coastal Skipper
- RYA Yachtmaster
- Other beginner and intermediate sailing qualifications

## Where are courses available?
UK locations include: the Solent (Southampton, Hamble, Lymington), Scotland, Cornwall, Wales, and more.
International: Greece (Ionian, Aegean, Athens), Croatia, Italy, Spain, France, Gibraltar, Turkey.

## Key facts
- Over 1,000 courses listed from accredited sailing schools
- Courses filterable by country, location, course type, month, price, and experience level
- All courses show clear pricing (GBP or EUR), dates, duration, spaces available, and booking links
- Free to use — no registration required to browse
- Built by beginners, for beginners

## Common questions answered
- **How much does an RYA Competent Crew course cost?** £400–£900 in the UK; €600–€1,200 in Greece/Mediterranean.
- **What is the best sailing course for beginners?** The RYA Competent Crew — 5 days, no experience needed.
- **Can I do a sailing course in Greece as a UK beginner?** Yes — RYA qualifications earned in Greece are identical to UK ones.
- **What's the difference between Competent Crew and Day Skipper?** Competent Crew is for complete beginners (crew member level); Day Skipper teaches you to skipper a yacht.
- **How do I start sailing?** Book an RYA beginner sailing course. Use Sailing On Course to compare options.

## Contact
Website: https://sailingoncourse.com
Email: admin@sailingoncourse.com