Compass Sea School

05/11/2026

🌊 ⛵RYA Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore Certificate of Competence - SAIL 🌊 ⛵

Ready to take your skippering skills to the next level? Whether your goal is Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore, now is the time to turn your experience into a recognised qualification!

Our Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore preparation is designed to help experienced sailors refine their skills, build confidence and prepare for the challenge of the practical CoC exam.

🧭 Advanced navigation and passage planning
🌙 Night sailing and pilotage
⚓ Boat handling and seamanship
🌦️ Weather and decision making
🚤 Command, leadership and vessel management
📋 Practical exam preparation

Whether you're looking to skipper longer passages, gain professional recognition or simply achieve a long-held sailing ambition, your Yachtmaster journey starts here!

📍 Compass Sea School – Inverness Marina, Scottish Highlands

📅 Link in Comments for upcoming preparation courses and examination dates.

Don't just dream of becoming a Yachtmaster – make it happen!

Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Preparation and Exam The top level commercial and leisure qualification for boaters seeking to operate sailing vessels up to 24m with 12 passengers. This prep and e…

05/11/2026

🌊 TAKE YOUR KNOWLEDGE FURTHER – RYA YACHTMASTER OCEAN THEORY 🌍⚓

Ready to take your navigation skills beyond coastal waters?
Our RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course is designed for sailors and motor cruisers looking to expand their knowledge and prepare for ocean passages and worldwide adventures.

You'll explore the essential skills and knowledge needed for ocean navigation, including:
🧭 Astro navigation and celestial positioning
🌍 Ocean passage planning
☀️ Worldwide weather systems and meteorology
⏱️ Time zones and passage calculations
🌊 Ocean currents and tidal considerations
📡 Electronic navigation and ocean passage preparation

Whether you're planning your first ocean crossing or looking to take the next step towards your Yachtmaster Ocean qualification, this course will help build your confidence and knowledge.

An essential qualification for those looking to progress towards the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence and professional MCA qualifications, including Chief Mate and Master (Yachts) certificates

📍 Inverness, Scottish Highlands.
📅 3 x 2 day weekends starting 28th October 2026
⚓ Take the next step towards becoming an Ocean Navigator!
👇 Booking link in comments

Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course To learn the art of Astro Navigation and the key concepts of planning Ocean Voyages.  The earth and the celestial sphere; Practical guide to use and care of sextant at sea; Meridian altitudes; Sun, star and other sights, ocean passage planning This is a 6 day course...

26/10/2026

🚨SPACES REMAINING – RYA RADAR OPERATOR COURSE! Fri 30th October 2026🚨

📡 Ready to sharpen your radar skills and boost your confidence on the water?

Join us for our upcoming RYA Radar Operator Course!

🛥️ Train using our high-quality radar simulator, with functionality consistent with the current generation of multifunction displays (MFDs) found across the sub-24m vessel market designed and developed by Maritime Professional Development UK

⚓ Learn how to interpret radar information, identify targets and use radar effectively to support safe navigation, particularly when visibility is reduced.

✅ This Course meets the radar training requirement under the Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code for vessels operating in Areas of Operation 3–6 and is highly recommended if you are planning on attending a Advanced PB, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore CoC in the near future.

📍 Based at Inverness Marina, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

⏳ Spaces are limited and remaining places are available! Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop your skills with our quality training facilities.

📩 Get in touch or book online today!

24/10/2026

🌬️⛈️ STORM BOELO IS ON THE WAY! 🌊💨

With Storm Boelo set to hit Scotland over the next 24 hours, why not keep an eye on the wind speeds from the safety and comfort of your own home? 🏡

📡 Check out the live weather readings from our very own weather station, mounted on top of our training centre at Inverness Marina!

🌬️ Watch the wind speeds as the storm rolls in and see what conditions are like right here on the Inverness waterfront — without having to step outside! 👀

⚓ Stay safe, stay warm and leave the storm spotting to the weather station!

Access to our on site weather station

14/10/2026

📻⚓ GMDSS VHF RADIO COURSE – MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2026! ⚓📻

Ready to get confident on the radio? 📡 Join us at Compass Sea School in Inverness for our one-day GMDSS VHF Radio Course on Monday 19th October!

Whether you're taking your first steps into boating or looking to build on your existing skills, learning to use your VHF radio correctly is an essential part of staying safe at sea. 🌊

✅ One-day course
✅ Learn essential VHF radio procedures and communication techniques
✅ Build confidence using marine radio equipment
✅ Ideal for anyone looking to develop their boating knowledge

📅 Monday 19th October 2026
📍 Compass Sea School, Inverness Marina, Scottish Highlands

🚀 Take the next step in your boating journey and book your place today!

🌐 https://compass-seaschool.co.uk/courses/vhf-src-radio-course/
📞 07788 185382

The Highland's Premier Motor Cruising, Sailing, Powerboating and Shorebased Training Centre, Inverness Marina - Capital of the Highlands

10/10/2026

🌊 Two Chief Instructors, two directions, one mission — bringing training to YOU! 🚤⛵

Our Chief Instructors have been out and about across the Highlands and Moray, proving that when it comes to quality training, we come to you! 💙

📍 Kath headed west to Lochinver Harbour 🌄

Taking in some of the dramatic Highland scenery along the way, Kath delivered VHF-SRC Radio and First Aid at Sea training for Highland Council Harbour staff from Lochinver, Gairloch and Kinlochbervie. 📻🩹 Great to support local harbour teams with the skills and knowledge they need!

📍 Mandie headed east to Whitehills Marina 🌊

Enjoying the beautiful Moray coastline, Mandie delivered own-boat training for a customer and her family aboard their very own sailing yacht. ⛵ There’s nothing quite like learning on the boat you’ll actually be sailing!

⚠️ 🗺️ A little AI cartographic creativity! 😂🌊

Please don’t use this map to find your way around Scotland — we recommend actual charts for that! 🧭⚓

💡 Why choose On-Site or Own-Boat Training?

✅ Less time travelling, more time learning!
✅ Training tailored to your needs, location and vessel.
✅ Practical, relevant experience in familiar surroundings.
✅ Great value for individuals, families, businesses and teams.

From the west coast of the Highlands to the Moray coast and across the Highlands & Islands, Compass Sea School brings the training to you! ⚓

📩 Interested in arranging training at your workplace, harbour or on your own boat? Get in touch and let’s make it happen!

07/10/2026

⚓READY TO TAKE YOUR BOATING TO THE NEXT LEVEL? ⚓

📚 RYA Yachtmaster Theory – 6 Intensive Days

Ready to progress your knowledge, sharpen your navigation skills and take the next step towards your advanced qualifications?

Our 6-day RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course at Compass Sea School, Inverness is ideal for anyone looking to progress towards:

🚤 Advanced Powerboat
⛵ Coastal Skipper
🧭 Yachtmaster Coastal
🌊 Yachtmaster Offshore

The course covers advanced navigation, passage planning, tides, weather, electronic navigation, pilotage, collision regulations and much more – giving you the knowledge and confidence to progress further in your boating.

✨ Suitable for Sail, Motor & Powerboa
📍 Compass Sea School, Inverness
📅 6 intensive days

Whether you're working towards your next qualification or simply want to take your navigation and passage-planning skills to the next level, this is a fantastic step forward.

⚓ Take your boating further. Build your knowledge. Work towards your next qualification.

📲 Book your place online today!

RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased Course Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offs…