Sailondon 2012 offers real offshore sailing opportunities on yachts; day trips and overnight trips can be applied for to be enjoyed or to complete practical elements, alongside onshore theoretical exams, to gain RYA qualifications for all levels of sailing. Teams from Sailondon also wage Fastnet Cup campaigns- don't know what that is? Go have a look at a very serious challenge to aspire to. 

Offshore dinghy sailing- training at elite offshore UK training centres and racing. Try the sea with ought 30ft of cruiser under you.