Yes, but only under specific conditions.
When you book a place on Academy, you enter into a contract with Quarterdeck and commit to pre-scheduled costs (yachts, instructors, marina fees, fuel, logistics). Because of this, refunds are limited and tied to how far in advance you cancel:
More than 100 days before the course start → 90% refund of payments made
Between 90 and 30 days before the course start → 50% refund of payments made
Less than 30 days before the course start → no refund
Additionally:
You have a 7-day cooling-off period from the date your booking is confirmed, during which you may cancel and receive a full refund (except bank transfer fees).
The cooling-off period does not apply if your course is due to start within 28 days of booking.
Once the course has started, no refunds are possible under any circumstance.
Quarterdeck may also cancel or reschedule a course in rare cases (e.g. low registrations or Covid-related disruptions). If that happens, you will be offered either a full refund of fees paid or the option to transfer to another course date.
Click here if you want to read more about payment and cancellation terms.