RYA Sailing Courses
The essential theory qualification before your Day Skipper Practical — study online at your own pace with full instructor support.
Overview
All our online theory courses are delivered by Navathome, an RYA Recognised Training Centre specialising in online training. This option gives you total control of your study time and place, and your rate of progress.
Given that when you study is entirely up to you, it does require some self-discipline to work systematically towards completing the qualification. You will be supported throughout by a fully qualified and experienced Navathome instructor who can assist and clarify any questions that arise.
Recommended online study time is 50 hours, plus time allowed for revision and practice.
Online
Study anywhere, anytime
40–45
Hours study time
£275
Or £225 with a practical course
6 mo
Access period (extendable)
Requirements
No previous experience is required. However, we recommend some practical sailing experience — dinghy or yacht — ideally to Competent Crew level or equivalent.
Duration
The online course takes approximately 40 to 45 hours, as everyone learns at their own pace. There is an initial 6-month time limit to complete the course, with a further 6-month extension available at a cost of £30.
Registration & Price
Please read the Navathome Terms & Conditions prior to booking as they outline all details of the booking with Navathome.
What’s Included
Access to the online course for a period of 6 months
A course pack including a chart, Breton plotter, dividers, course handbook, exercises and an electronic chart plotter simulator download. Please read the shipping information prior to booking.
Email support from one of Navathome’s qualified instructors
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased certificate issued by Navathome upon successful completion
Course Syllabus
Price Promise
As an independent company, we are able to keep our prices highly competitive. If you see a like-for-like product featured elsewhere cheaper, let us know and we will beat it.
This guarantee applies to yacht and accommodation rates on our Beach Club, Flotilla, Learn to Sail and Cabin Charter programmes operated by Seafarer, and is subject to availability at the time of booking.
We will not be beaten on price
Find it cheaper elsewhere and we’ll beat it — guaranteed.
ATOL Protected — Book with Confidence
Your flight-inclusive holiday is fully ATOL protected. We have been trading since 1995.
Book Your Course
Get in touch with our team to enrol on the Day Skipper Shorebased course or ask any questions about the online study programme.
