A training provider specialising in administration, skills management, e-learning, and testing plans to take some of its trainees yachting.

John Matchett, based in Banbury, has started a Innovative Learning division to complement its classroom-based courses.

The yachting course, called Ocean Spirit, is one of seven developed by the new division. Others include music CD creation and local community work.

The company works in partnership with organisations such as IBM, Paradigm Learning, and Clipper Ventures to offer the courses.