A South Devon RYA Training Centre offering sail, powerboat, VHF radio, first aid and Yachtmaster preparation from their base in Brixham harbour.
Book direct →Torbay Sea School is an RYA-recognised Training Centre based in Brixham, on the South Devon coast. They deliver a broad range of RYA courses covering sail, powerboat, personal watercraft, marine radio and first aid — from complete beginners through to Yachtmaster preparation — taught by experienced instructors in and around Torbay's sheltered waters.
Practical sail courses run from Start Yachting and Competent Crew right through to Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore preparation. Powerboat and tender courses cover Levels 1, 2, Intermediate and Advanced, alongside RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency. Shoreside, their Brixham classroom hosts VHF/SRC marine radio days and RYA First Aid at Sea, taught by qualified medical professionals.
All courses are bookable directly through Cademy, giving students a straightforward online booking experience with up-to-date availability and pricing.
Sail training from RYA Start Yachting (£375) and Competent Crew/Day Skipper (£770) up to Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster preparation, building on Day Skipper knowledge for the advanced practical elements.
Book on Torbay Sea School →RYA shorebased theory courses covering Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Ocean syllabuses — essential groundwork in navigation, meteorology and seamanship for practical qualification candidates.
Book on Torbay Sea School →RYA Powerboat Level 1 (£250), Level 2 (£370), Intermediate (£370) and Advanced (£410), plus RYA Tender Operator (£410), all bookable via Cademy.
Book on Torbay Sea School →RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency covering launching, handling at various speeds, navigation basics and emergency procedures.
Book on Torbay Sea School →One-day RYA VHF/SRC marine radio course run in their Brixham classroom. The Short Range Certificate is required for anyone using a marine VHF radio at sea.
Book on Torbay Sea School →RYA First Aid at Sea, taught by qualified medical professionals in their Brixham classroom. Covers casualty assessment, CPR, bleeding, burns and offshore medical scenarios.
Book on Torbay Sea School →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Torbay Sea School before booking.
A 3-star cliff-top hotel set in 6 acres of grounds within Berry Head Country Park, offering panoramic views over the south Devon coast, an indoor pool, spa bath, and free parking.
View options →A 300-year-old building in the heart of Brixham offering bed and breakfast accommodation, situated a 2-minute walk from Brixham Harbour with old-world character throughout.
View options →A 3-star harbourside hotel originally converted from six quaint fishermen's cottages, featuring a restaurant, two bars, free Wi-Fi, and free self-parking, retaining its traditional charm.
View options →Exeter Airport (EXT) — approximately 24 miles (38 km) from Brixham; around 48 minutes by car. Bristol Airport (BRS) is a larger alternative at approximately 77 miles (123 km), around 2 hours by car. From Exeter Airport, take the bus to Exeter St Davids station, then a GWR train to Paignton, then the number 12 bus to Brixham town centre — total journey approximately 2 hours. Taxi from Exeter Airport to Brixham takes around 50 minutes and costs approximately £55–£75.
Paignton Railway Station is the nearest mainline station, approximately 4 miles from Brixham. Served by Great Western Railway (GWR). From Paignton Station, take the number 12 bus from the adjacent Paignton Bus Station (stand 11) directly to Brixham Town Square — a frequent service running every 10 minutes, journey approximately 18 minutes.
Brixham Harbour — Passenger Ferry Pontoon. Served by Western Lady Ferry Service and Paignton Pleasure Cruises. Seasonal passenger ferry service between Brixham, Paignton, and Torquay harbours. The Western Lady Ferry has operated this route for over 75 years. Note: confirm current operator schedules before travel.
Check ferry timetables →Brixham is reached via the A3022 from Paignton or the A380 from Exeter and the M5 motorway. From the M5, exit at junction 31 (Exeter) and follow the A380 south towards Torquay and Brixham. Brixham has several public car parks near the harbour, including Brixham Quay car park. Parking can be busy in summer; arrive early or use the park-and-ride options in Torbay.
Open in Maps →Brixham has no railway station of its own — Paignton is the nearest rail head with a frequent bus connection. Exeter Airport (EXT) is the closest airport for domestic and some European routes; travellers from further afield typically fly into Bristol (BRS) or London and connect via train. Ferry services between Brixham, Paignton, and Torquay are seasonal (typically Easter to October) — verify timetables closer to travel.