Training & Coaching
Train, progress, race
From first-time racers to advanced race-skipper training, our progressive courses and private coaching get you racing — on Unity boats or your own.
Progressive Training Courses
From introductory training into racing, all the way up to Double-Handed and Race Skipper coaching — delivered on modern race-capable yachts from Hamble.
Browse coursesPrivate & team coaching
Bespoke coaching for individuals, teams and campaign crews — on Unity boats or your own. From introductory race coaching to solo race skipper training.
Enquire about coachingUpcoming courses
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From Sat 20 JunIn 24 daysSunfast Training Weekend
Intro to Sunfasts and Racing — two-day beginner Sunfast course (Tue/Wed, Thu/Fri or Sat/Sun)
From Sat 12 SeptIntermediateSpinnakers, Foredeck & Pit Training
Sunfast Foredeck & Pit Training — intermediate two-day course with optional Sunday racing
From Thu 28 MayTomorrowDouble Handed & Race Skipper Training
Race Skipper & Double Handed Training — advanced short-handed and DH training (from £375)
Bespoke
Private & team coaching
One-to-one, with your team, or as a small-group workshop. We cover the full spectrum — from your first taste of racing through to running your own campaign as a solo race skipper.
Introductory
Get into racing
New to racing? Learn the rhythm of a crew, roles on board, and what a race day actually looks like.
Intermediate
Team & campaign coaching
Tactics, trim, crew work and boat handling tailored to your team's goals for the season.
Advanced
Double-handed & race skipper
Two-handed and solo race skipper coaching — systems, watch discipline, routing and race craft.
On Unity boats
We supply a race-capable yacht and a coach. Ideal for teams without a boat, or for sessions on a class you want to try.
On your own boat
Prefer to train on your own platform? Our coaches come to your berth — Hamble, wider Solent, or further afield on request.
Meet our coaches
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Chris Baldwin
Founder & CEO · Skipper, Coach, Ocean Lover
Cal Finlayson
Director & Head of Coaching · DH World Champion
Louise Clayton
Head Coach of All-Female Teams, Round Britain & Ireland, Fastnet, IMOCA 60 Transat
Stuart Greenfield
Ex-America's Cup veteran · RORC Rear Commodore
Simon Dipple
Skippered Fastnet 2025 with Unity and Coaching with us since 2023
What people say
From the crews, students and teams who sail with us.
"We had a great race. This is what I love about sailing. A group of like minded people who've never met each other, coming together gelling as a team with little or no instruction, very satisfying. Very impressed with Unity sailing, the boat was well prepped, in great condition, the skipper (Louise Clayton) was very professional, worked very hard throughout the race to keep us competitive. Full boat tour, safety briefs, race over view, route briefing etc. before we started and provided coaching when needed during the race, very impressed. The race was very tactical with the light winds which had the potential (as it did to some) ruin the race if getting caught in the wind holes. So we were very pleased with our placing and the race overall. Many thanks for all the hard work, you guys are doing a great job, much appreciated!!"
Stuart Wheeler
Crew
"Hair of the Dog and the trusty autopilot 'Clifford' where great. The boat was well setup and comfortable."
Jack Vincent
Crew
"Lou worked her socks off as our skipper. From all the pre-race organising, tactical decisions on the race course and getting us back to the dock safely. Thanks for all your help, coaching and preparation during Myth of Malham, I hope we get to sail together again!"
Jack Vincent
Crew