What our customers say about us

I’d just like to thank you personally for making the Day Skipper practical course so enjoyable and informative, and also for creating a relaxed atmosphere for all on board, which, for me being the oldest and not the sharpest knife in the box! made it easier to focus as I didn’t feel too pressurised.  I value your constructive comments and will take these forward when ‘skippering’ in future. I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending Kipper Sailing to anyone interested in gaining more qualifications. Thank you once again. KP

 

A very rewarding course delivered by an instructor with vast practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of sailing. John's passion for sailing and desire to teach, coupled with entertaining and salutary anecdotes, made this an immensely enjoyable course which I would happily recommend. PW

 

Your course was the perfect balance of instruction and fun, and your outstanding seamanship skills were matched by your great sense of humour and your expertise in the galley. This is undoubtedly the best training course I have been on and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants to raise their sailing abilities to the next level. CRD

John was a great instructor and Kipper was a great vessel. John explained and demonstrated the tasks and gave us freedom to try our hand at it. He instilled confidence and let us make decisions on the go, so we had a real-life experience because, when we skipper a yacht he won't be there to help. The food was excellent. Compared to other school vessels I saw, Kipper was superior. JF

We really enjoyed the day skipper course. John Corden was a great skipper and host - he was very knowledgeable, a good teacher and the food he cooked for each meal was amazing! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course to others. DB & JB

Many thanks for the VHF course today, it was informative, relaxed and a pleasant experience. The facilities were very good, you made the whole process easy to understand and digest. If I have any further questions to ask, I know I can rely on you to assist. DS

Enthusiastic Instructor, great fun! Well worth it! LD

Excellent, well-organised instruction from a very experienced skipper, on a well-equipped boat. I hope to sail with John again. GR

A great experience and an ideal introduction to sailing. Friendly, welcoming and highly professional. EB

A very intensive learning experience. I really learned so much. Thank you. AJ

John is a great cook. SE

Great course with competent instructor. RA

Thank you very much for the great course yesterday.  I really enjoyed the informal and personal approach, coupled with the small class size ensured the maximum opportunity for interaction and understanding.  A great format for achieving the optimal learning success. RS

Excellent instruction, Great, well-equipped yacht. Fantastic short cruise of The Western Solent. JW

Excellent course, personal informal environment, learnt loads and passed well. BF

1st Rate instruction, clear and easy to understand on both practical and theory. JMW

Knowledgeable instructor with good teaching skills. Very nice sailing location. AB

Very practical and detailed, also individual attention was great. LB

Excellent tuition. Consistent throughout. YB

I’d just like to thank you personally for making the Day Skipper practical course so enjoyable and informative, and also for creating a relaxed atmosphere for all on board, which, for me being the oldest and not the sharpest knife in the box! made it easier to focus as I didn’t feel too pressurised.  I value your constructive comments and will take these forward when ‘skippering’ in future. I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending Kipper Sailing to anyone interested in gaining more qualifications. Thank you once again.