We teach courses from Basic Navigation through to Yachtmaster Ocean.

Classroom

All our RYA theory courses are taught in a light airy room with air conditioning to maximize your comfort and with no more than 5 students per class.
These are ideal for those who feel a more personal interface is required.

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Online

These courses are delivered via the internet to allow you to choose the best times for you to study. There is support, but you do need to be disciplined.

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Online Video Training

These courses are delivered via Zoom in small groups to give you the personal interface from the comfort of your own home. It also gives you a structure to your learning as well.

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A comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship for Day Skippers. The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is essential to give you the knowledge to allow you to safely navigate and sail familiar waters by day.

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course will help you to understand the mysteries of astro navigation, how to use a sextant, how to plan an ocean passage, including passage making, worldwide meterorology and the use of electronic navigational aids.

The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore theory course covers the theoretical knowledge required for the RYA Coastal Skipper practical course and the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Examinations.

From April 2012, if you wish to commercially endorse your RYA certificate or if you are already a commercial skipper and need to revalidate your endorsement you will need the RYA Personal and Professional Responsibilities Course certificate.

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course provides an introduction to the basic skills required before taking a small boat to sea or taking an active part in running a boat. This course is ideal for those operating smaller craft close to shore.

Once you have completed the RYA Day Skipper Theory shorebased course you can then advance to the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course, this builds on the knowledge already acquired in the RYA Day Skipper Sailing Theory shorebased course.

 The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course covers advanced navigation techniques for Ocean sailing. It's ideal for those on an Ocean Passage or Commercial Skippers and Mates operating more than 150 nautical miles from a safe haven. 

Day Skipper theory online is perfect and an essential pre-requisite for those with no previous navigation theory and who wish to complete their Day Skipper Practical. Course must be completed within 12 months.

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course is an introductory online course, designed to give you the fundamental basic knowledge you will need on board a boat.