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    Nomad Sailing

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    Mumby Road, Gosport PO12 1AH, England
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    “Yachtmaster prep”

    Just completed the yachtmaster prep course through to a successful exam, with Nomad Sailing. I... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Colin P
    “Coastal Skipper practical course”

    I am so glad I decided to come all the way from Italy to the Solent and undertake the coastal... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
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    From one day sailing experiences in the Solent to full RYA training, Nomad Sailing provide a safe, sound and good humoured way to get out on the water on our fully equipped modern cruising yacht with highly qualified instructors. Food, accomodation...more
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Yachtmaster prep

    Just completed the yachtmaster prep course through to a successful exam, with Nomad Sailing. I think it has all been said before in the glowing reviews already here, but I would like to add to them. I would particularly like to thank Jim for his...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Coastal Skipper practical course

    I am so glad I decided to come all the way from Italy to the Solent and undertake the coastal skipper practical with Nomad Sailing. At first I was uncertain whether to apply or not, as coming from Italy both nautical terms and knowledge was...More

    Thank GeraldAvondo
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Coastal Skipper

    A perfect week sailing and learning. Jim is an outstanding instructor that made us all feel welcome aboard Nomad I. I learned a lot in these 5 days and thoroughly enjoyed having a competent, calm and patient teacher that throughout the course challenged us at...More

    Thank N4708DKmichaelk
    Nomadlou, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi, thank you for taking the time to complete a review, we are really glad you enjoyed the course and learned a lot, thanks also for the recommendation. See you out on the water - Lou

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Competent Crew

    There's almost nothing left to say that hasn't already been said by other reviewers! An excellent, hugely enjoyable five days on the Solent in a mixed bag of weather. Excellent - and great fun. Jim is a fabulous teacher and extremely patient. A very good...More

    Thank sarajanehoward
    NomadJimBarden, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Sara , Thank you ! Great fun having you on board and good skills ! Cheers , JIm

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Coastal skipper

    An excellent experience. Well organised, really good tuition and guidance from Jim and a most enjoyable weeks sailing with a friendly crew. An added bonus was the first class food on-board (courtesy of jim and various crew members). Recommended.

    Thank britinitaly2016
    NomadJimBarden, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks! It was a great week and some really enjoyable sailing and evenings ashore ! All best for your future sailing, hope to see you out on the water some time. All best Jim

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Day skipper

    Amazing experience, good provider and outstanding instructors! Nomad I was impressive and the overall experience fantastic. Would recommend!

    Thank pitvirgu
    Nomadlou, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi, thank you for your positive feedback, much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the course, hope to see you out on the water in the future.

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Excellent week’s adventure cruise

    I can’t compliment Lou enough on an excellent week’s cruising in the Channel Islands and Brittany. There was plenty of opportunity to put into practice passage planning and passage making skills and lots of time to relax in some beautiful locations. The food provided was...More

    2  Thank eEagle276
    Nomadlou, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi eEagle, thank you very much for your feedback, really pleased you enjoyed the trip and hope to see you again next year for another adventure !!!

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Comp Crew

    Had a really good time doing our comp crew course, with Lou as the instructor - really encouraged to get involved, supported throughout by a very knowledgeable, experienced and patient Lou. Cant recommend Nomad highly enough,

    2  Thank Jeanmarcstuart
    Nomadlou, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Hi, thanks very much for your review, really glad you enjoyed the course, see you for the Day Skipper ;-)

    Reviewed 6 August 2018 via mobile
    Day Skipper with Nomad

    Can't recommend a course with Nomad more. Had a great 5 days with a fab instructor, Jim. He may not make his own bread as lou does as i hear but catered made some fab meals and made learning easy. Had a great laugh and...More

    2  Thank Veggie497
    NomadJimBarden, Owner at Nomad Sailing, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2018

    Thank you! Glad you had fun, it was a laugh !! :-) See you out on the water soon I hope.

    Reviewed 31 July 2018
    Fantastic competent crew course

    I chose Nomad after reading some of the great reviews and they didn't disappoint. Lou was a fantastic instructor, so patient and a very good instructor. She definitely put us all through our paces and I feel like I learnt so much in my 2...More

    Thank Wedtraveller
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