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Sailing InTuition

Sailing InTuition is an RYA Training Centre based on Scotland’s beautiful West coast out of Largs on the Firth of Clyde. We offer expert tuition and lessons, enjoyable expeditions and challenging racing.

Sailing InTuition was founded by Daniel Smith an RYA Yachtmaster examiner, world circumnavigator and offshore racer. We aim to stretch our students and offer enjoyable experiences afloat.

Covid-19 update

From 15th of July we will be running courses again starting off the Family day sails at half price, and family groups.

Return to cruising guidelines can be found here.

We plan to be able to run all advertised courses but if Covid-19 restriction cause problems then we are happy to refund or reschedule.

Sailing courses, adventures and expeditions in Scotland

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Explore

Explore the beautiful coastline of Scotland and Ireland with us. Whether it is a sailing holiday, St Kilda adventure,  expedition or simply a relaxed sailing lesson, we have a course for you. 

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RYA courses

Train

Learn some new skills and get some qualifications. RYA courses and lessons including Competent crew, Day skipper, Coastal skipper and Yachtmaster as well as spinnaker, berthing and milebuilding courses. Tuition is from an RYA Yachtmaster instructor.

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Offshore and coastal racing

Race

Feel the thrill of yacht racing with an experienced racing skipper who has sailed around the world. We have a performance cruiser well set up for coastal and offshore racing. This is a sailing challenge and adventure to remember.

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Latest News

Daniel Smith Helming

Round the world racer launches new sailing school in Largs

by Calum Corral and originally printed in the Largs and Millport newspaper. A FORMER Cumbrae National Watersports Centre instructor who...

Return to boating in Scotland

Return to boating in Scotland

July 01, 2020 by Marc Turner The 3rd of July will see a return to boating in Scotland as travel...

Day Skipper Sailing in Scotland on Clyde

Why the Clyde is perfect for RYA Day Skipper courses

There are lots of options in Scotland and the UK if you are thinking about doing an RYA Day Skipper...

Yachtmaster prep in Scotland

How to become an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore in Scotland?

RYA Yachtmaster is the pinnacle of the RYA scheme and the certificate required by professionals. But what does it take...

Skippered charter

How will Scottish sailing return?

A question we’re all asking at the moment is when can I go sailing again?  In Scotland it is a...

Berthing Clyde Scotland

Close quarter boat handling

For those who would like to drive their yacht or charter yacht like a professional the RYA courses offer good...

Own boat tuition

Is own boat tuition for me?

Our principal has sailed all over the world on yachts from small bilge keelers to motor sailors and from ocean...

Sailing InTuition St Kilda Challenge

Top 5 sailing adventures, Scotland

Having sailed around the world, cruised in the Caribbean and the Med I’ve been to some awesome destinations and had...

What are people saying?

  • Above all, a first-class seaman
    Sir Robin Knox JohnstonSailor
  • Dan has a fab teaching style which really helped develop my confidence and enhanced my sailing skills. Sessions were fun and I always felt I was in safe hands. Thanks Dan! Loved hearing all your stories too.
    Jennifer DayRace Training, Solent
  • As far as I am concerned he is one if the best instructors I have met! No matter what it was he was instructing! Patient, calming and encouraging confidence in his pupils.
    Andrew TraversDay Skipper Course – Firth of Clyde
  • I was most impressed with Dan's understanding and control of the boat itself.
    Dr Kevin ProudmanSouthern Ocean (Cape Town, SA to Albany, WA)
  • Dan is without doubt the best skipper I’ve sailed with. He’s thorough in his teaching really helping you master the art of sailing. Safety is paramount in his approach.
    Jennifer HallPorto to Uruguay Transatlantic
  • Daniel, as well as being passionate about sailing, is passionate to pass his skills on to other people and has incredible enthusiasm to do so.
    Harry SalisburyLargs to Iceland