RYA Theory Courses
Build your sailing knowledge from home with flexible online RYA theory courses, designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to get more from your time on the water.
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Which Course is Right for You?
New to sailing or looking to build your knowledge from the ground up? The RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course is an ideal starting point for developing the knowledge and confidence needed to become a useful and capable crew member.​
With no previous experience or qualifications required, you'll build a solid foundation in navigation, seamanship and the essential principles of sailing.​​
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£169
Ready to take your sailing further? The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course develops the advanced navigation, passage planning and meteorological knowledge needed for more demanding coastal and offshore sailing.
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Designed for sailors with Day Skipper-level knowledge or training, it's the recommended theory preparation for the practical RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore courses and an important step towards professional skippering.
£379
Ready to move beyond crew and start developing the knowledge needed to take the helm? The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is ideal for aspiring skippers, new boat owners and sailors looking to build a solid foundation in navigation and passage planning.
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With no previous theory qualification required, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence needed to plan and skipper day passages, while building towards the practical RYA Day Skipper qualification.
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£349​
Have plenty of experience as a skipper but missing the formal RYA theory training? This course is designed for experienced sailors who want to turn their practical knowledge into a recognised qualification.
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It combines a Day Skipper theory refresher with the full Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore theory, providing a comprehensive route towards the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.​​
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£499