Malta Sailing Academy is delighted to provide both RYA Practical and RYA Theory (Shorebased) sail-cruising training courses to the highest RYA standards.

From 'Competent Crew' to full 'RYA Yachtmaster Offshore', we offer an extensive range of courses to meet both your level of experience and aspirations. Progress your sailing skills, while working toward achieving recognised certification.

Based at Msida and Manoel Island Marina, our cruising areas are around the local waters of Malta, Gozo and the delightful Comino. The advanced courses include more testing passages to the South of Sicily.

Practical courses take place on our deck saloon Southerly 115 - a safe, solidly built boat with good sailing performance, berthed in Msida Marina.

Shorebased Theory courses are held in the comfortable classroom surroundings of the Vikings Sailing Club, Haywharf, Floriana.

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) UK has some 2000 affiliated training centres in 20 countries, delivering certificated courses to sailors with differing experiences and needs, from complete beginners to perspective Yachtmasters.

Sail training with the RYA has now arrived in Malta. All aspects of our training centre - boats, instructors, safety policies and course arrangements - have been throughly inspected and approved by RYA Inspectors.

RYA sailing courses provide certificates that are known and respected worldwide and accepted by maritime authorities, charter operators and insurance companies.