‘Everything that I wanted out of the week was delivered and to spare. I thoroughly enjoyed my first taste of sailing in Scotland (despite the weather), I loved the boat.’ (M.P.)

‘Best course I have been on. Good teaching and clever planning. You very competently delivered theory aplenty in a very articulate way and bundled it with excellent navigation tips. Practice was great.’ (P.D.)

‘Thanks for your advice and patience during the week - I thoroughly enjoyed the week, whilst learning a lot. Thanks again for your great company.’ (R.G.)

‘Brilliant, thank you. A marvellous time under your skippering and instruction, characterised by our exhilaration, your meticulous eye for safety, evolving team-work, much activity, your yachting wisdom and our progressive learning, real learning by doing. As wise an instructor as could be found anywhere, without any doubt, and with a wonderful glint of irreverence and humour. Keep up the good work! And we hope to see you again. Great!’ (D.C.)

‘Achieved considerable experience and the experience I was looking for.’ (J.G.)

‘Thank you for a fab week sailing. I enjoyed the Day Skipper Course and learnt a lot from you.’ (J.J.)

‘Really enjoyable experience and a beautiful boat.’ (E.D.)

'The boat and the quality of instruction really could not be better. I found that you are able to explain things in a way that can be easily understood and your methods for doing this are very practical.' (R.F.)

‘Good mix of sailing. Instructor clear and patient.’ (M.C.)

‘Very helpful and enjoyable. Thanks.’ (A.N.)

‘I wish to take the opportunity to highly commend the instructor. I was thoroughly impressed by: the professionalism of the arrangements; the high standard of equipment on the yacht; the care given to matters of hygiene on board; the instructor's confident transmission of knowledge; his relaxed and good humoured manner; the good balance achieved throughout the course. I have booked to go on another course with West Coast Sailing and have gladly recommended it to others.’ (K.N.)

‘Very good course. Well instructed and good prioritisation of safety issues.’ (M.L.)

‘Exceeded my expectation. Very enjoyable and very informative. A considerable boost to confidence.’ (B.T.)

‘To be honest, I can't fault the course. I was really looking forward to the trip and I wasn't disappointed. It was everything that I expected and more. I really enjoyed the time spent on your boat and I would like to thank you for the experience.’ (D.H.)

'Very satisfied ~ met all expectations, with a high quality of instruction.' (D.P.)

'As well as the opportunity of sailing on a beautiful ocean going yacht in stunning locations, your wealth of experience and knowledge taught me a great deal. I came away from the course with a lot more than my Day Skipper ticket. I can’t recommend your course highly enough.' (R.C.)

A good week, instructive and a laugh a minute. Thanks for your calm patient instruction.' (K.C.)

‘I personally learnt a great deal this week and appreciate Tony's enduring patience with us all.’ (K.M.)

‘Really enjoyed the cruising course. Fantastic area and anchorages, good company, lots learned and dredged from my memory. Many thanks.’ (C.B.)

'On board I had the pleasure of meeting our able and patient (you once try teaching me the tidal rule of twelfths and you'll know what `patience' means) instructor.' (O.T.)

(N.B. The originals of these testimonials are available.)