ONLINE RYA SAILING & NAVIGATION COURSES

Flexible Online Learning

For sailors needing flexible study around work, travel or boating seasons.

SailNorth provides RYA online courses via Skippers Online, including Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore and Ocean Navigation.

Courses include structured modules with diagrams, videos, animations and quizzes.

Instructor support is available throughout.

Includes training charts, almanacs and course materials.

Assessments are compulsory with multiple attempts and 6 months access.

Interactive buoyage and pilotage training modules.

View Day Skipper Buoyage Demo

Professional & MCA Related Study

Some students use these courses toward MCA commercial qualifications and endorsements.

SailNorth can arrange RYA invigilated exam support where required.

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NEW - view the new RADAR Simulator.

Chart plotting and navigation exercises.

View Position Plotting Demo

What You Learn

• Charts and publications
• Tidal calculations
• Compass work and position fixing
• Dead reckoning
• Course to steer
• Electronic navigation systems
• Buoyage and pilotage
• Passage planning
• Meteorology
• Collision regulations

Typically 13 structured modules completed over autumn and winter.