Superyacht training courses in Cowes
Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, is one of the UK's longest-established superyacht and sailing training centres — home to UKSA and a base for crew starting out in the industry via cadetship and entry-level programmes.
It's a common starting point for UK-based crew: expect a strong spread of STCW, Yachtmaster and deck courses, plus interior and engineering options for those training a full career pathway in one place.
Showing 28 of 28 courses
| Shortlist | Course | Provider | Certifying body | Duration | Price | Next dates | Location | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STCW Basic Safety Training Update STCW RefresherSafety Certification | UKSA | MCA / STCW | 3 days | £550 | 22 Jul 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) Approved Engine CourseEngineering | UKSA | MCA | 5 days | £990 | 27 Jul 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Yachtmaster Ocean (Shorebased) YachtmasterDeck | UKSA | RYA | 6 days | from £625 | 27 Jul 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 PowerboatDeck | UKSA | RYA | 2 days | from £290 | 28 Jul 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Deck RatingDeck | UKSA | MCA | 5 days | from £830 | 3 Aug 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) SecurityDeck | UKSA | MCA | 1 day | from £160 | 9 Aug 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| STCW Basic Safety Training STCW Basic Safety TrainingSafety Certification | UKSA | MCA / STCW | 5 days | from £850 | 17 Aug 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Professional Yachtmaster Offshore YachtmasterDeck | UKSA | RYA / MCA | 113 days | from £13,640 | 2 Sept 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Small Vessel Engineering Workshop Skills Training Workshop SkillsEngineering | UKSA | MCA | 12 days | from £1,840 | 5 Oct 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Stewardess and Steward Training Course Entry-Level Interior PackageInterior | UKSA | IAMI GUEST / MCA | 23 days | £4,500 | 13 Oct 2026 | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) Radio & CommunicationsDeck | UKSA | MCA | 8 days | from £1,575 | Residential | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| STCW Basic Safety Training STCW Basic Safety TrainingSafety Certification | Flying Fish | MCA / STCW | 6 days | £850 | Rolling | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Deckhand Course Deck RatingDeck | Flying Fish | MCA / RYA | 15 days | £3,340 | Rolling | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Deckhand Training Course Entry-Level Deck PackageDeck | UKSA | MCA / RYA | 23 days | £4,500 | Regular cohorts | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Stewardess Course Entry-Level Interior PackageInterior | Flying Fish | MCA STCW / RYA / CIEH | 15 days | £3,340 | Rolling — see provider calendar for current dates | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Deckhand and Steward/ess Course Entry-Level Interior PackageInterior | Flying Fish | MCA STCW / RYA / CIEH | 22 days | £4,750 | Rolling | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC1) Approved Engine CourseEngineering | UKSA | MCA | 5 days | £990 | Regular | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Cadetship Course Officer CadetshipDeck | UKSA | MCA / RYA | 154 days | £22,500 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Engineer Deckhand Training Course Entry-Level Engineering PackageEngineering | UKSA | UKSA / MCA (AEC1+AEC2 approvals) | 32 days | £6,500 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Superyacht Interior Course Entry-Level Interior PackageInterior | Flying Fish | CIEH (Food Safety) | 5 days | £1,770 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Competent Crew Course RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA | 5 days | £790 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Day Skipper Practical Course RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA | 5 days | from, 2026 price £790 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Start Yachting RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA | 2 days | £300 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Preparation & Exam YachtmasterDeck | UKSA | RYA | 7 days | residential £1,000 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Cruising Instructor Course & Qualification RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA | 5 days | from £870 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory Course RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA | 7 days | from, course-only £520 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Maritime Futures Programme RYA CruisingDeck | UKSA | RYA / Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential / British Canoeing | 5 days | from £525 | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK | ||
| Level 3 Small Commercial Vessel Crewmember Apprenticeship Officer CadetshipDeck | UKSA | Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) / UKSA / MCA | Varies | Price on application | See provider | Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK |
Training providers in Cowes
UKSA
23 coursesCowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Independent maritime charity on the Isle of Wight offering STCW, deck, interior and superyacht cadetship training.
View courses →Flying Fish
5 coursesCowes, Isle of Wight, UK
Watersports and yacht crew training provider in Cowes offering STCW, deck and stewardess courses.
View courses →ENG1 medical doctors near Cowes
You can't work on a yacht without a valid ENG1 medical certificate, and only MCA-approved doctors can issue one. There are 9 approved doctors covering Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Dr B Ganesan and Dr S Robinson
Raymond Road Surgery, 34 Raymond Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5AL
Tel 02380 227559
Dr M Prendergast
University Health Services, Building 48 – Highfield Campus, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ
Tel 02380 557531
Dr M Tomson (Temporarily Unavailable)
Blackthorn Health Centre, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NQ
Dr S Sluman
Friarsgate Practice, Stockbridge Road, Winchester, SO22 6EL
Tel 01962 674327
Dr J Bradbury
Badger Farm Surgery, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB
Tel 01962 871730
Dr R Gill, Dr A Drake and Dr M Swindells
Drayton Medical Services, The Sanderson, Suite 280, Havant Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1PA
Tel 023 92310151
Dr A Scott-Brown
Island City Practice, Lake Road Health Centre, Nutfield Place, Portsmouth, PO1 4JT
Tel 02392 009117
Dr B Vines
Chawton House Surgery, St Thomas Street, Lymington, SO41 9ND
Tel 07967 385531
Dr S Giles
Shanklin Medical Centre, Carter Road, Isle of Wight, PO37 7HR
Tel 01983 862245
A snapshot of the MCA's published list, not a live feed — confirm directly with the doctor before travelling to an appointment. See the full ENG1 doctor list or our ENG1 guide for what the medical covers and what it costs.
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