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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 177 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the well-designed and structured courses, finding the modules clear, engaging, and easy to follow at their own pace. The learning material is often described as comprehensive, informative, and practical, with helpful examples, visuals, and quizzes that aid understanding and retention. Many appreciate the flexibility of online learning, which allows them to fit the course around busy schedules, and the quality of the plotting tools and overall user experience is frequently highlighted. The support from the staff and instructors is consistently rated as prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful, with quick and detailed responses to queries and assessments. However, some customers noted issues with the age of the printed tables provided, finding them difficult to read, and a few experienced problems with the iPhone app not working well on their iPad.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I started the Yachtmaster theory nearly 30 years ago at the local college but couldn’t finish it, recently wanted to, for me, work towards it again. Due to family and work commitments I couldn’t c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very pleased to have completed (and passed) my RYA Day Skipper Theory following the course from Skippers Online. An excellent self study programme, with well structured and interesting module... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a wealth of information. The practical side was illustrated with plenty of examples. The illustrations, diagrams, explanations etc. were clear and easily to follow. Sometimes, the chapters were... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The RYA Day Skipper theory online course was perfect for me. This very instructive course with well-presented units includes links to useful resources and is good value for money. At short intervals d... See more


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  1. #2 of 2 best companies in Sailing school
  2. #2 of 2 best companies in Boating Instructor
  3. #5 of 56 best companies in Training Centre

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Skippers Online teaches RYA/MCA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased online.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent course

Really enjoyed the course. Was nervous about self study rather than in classroom with someone to interact with but it worked really well. Clear detailed explanations. Easy to understand where you are up to and prepared you really well for the exam. Very prompt responses to requests

16 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the Day Skipper…

I really enjoyed the Day Skipper course! The lessons were very informative, and I learned a lot. The teachers were extremely helpful, patiently explaining concepts whenever it wasn't clear enough for me. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend this course

16 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The RYA Day Skipper Theory course

The RYA Day Skipper Theory course has been a really rewarding journey so far. Even though some subjects feel slightly challenging at times, the structure of the classes helps everything make sense step by step, and you can actually feel your knowledge growing with each session.

9 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skippers online

Skippers online, Yachtmaster theory course: The platform was very stable and it was easy to navigate through the different modules, submit questions and track progress. The content was interesting and very comprehensive. Overall a very worthwhile course to undertake.

5 February 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recommended!

I did my Yachtmaster Offshore theory at Skippers Online. To be honest, it wasn't easy, I struggled big time with bringing up the discipline to study, to concentrate and to practice. That had nothing to do with Skippers Online though, they're explanation of the complicated material was great, very much step by step. Also the feedback I received on my exams was quick and clear.

And you know what? I made it, I passed the exam! Thanks to the support of Skippers Online.
If I can do it, you can do it.

28 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the course and learned…

I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot. We do not have significant tides in the Atlantic coast of Colombia, and so all the information about it was new to me. I look forward to the practical course this year. I strongly recommend this course to all sea lovers.

19 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent, well-presented course

An excellent, well-presented course. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was expertly guided through the RYA Day Skipper course. Each lesson is a good length, enjoyable and very educational. I would thoroughly recommend Skippers Online for anyone looking for a sailing qualification

8 January 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yachtmaster Ocean course

I completed the Yachtmaster Ocean course online and successfully passed the exam thanks to it. I'd especially like to commend the instructors for their helpful and quick responses throughout the course. Well done.

22 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course with extensive learning methods

Really great course that walks your through the required material in a structured manner with short videos, lots of examples, visual explanations and chapter exercises. There is a lot of extra material for deeper learning and the team is very responsive in answering your questions. For me, it was very pleasant to have it online so that I could complete the course in my own pace, and properly grasp all the topics, rather than it being crammed into a short week

22 December 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

clear, well-structured, and very practical

An excellent online course — clear, well-structured, and very practical. Complex topics like tides, chartwork, passage planning, and collision regulations are explained in a simple, logical way, making them easy to understand and apply. The lessons are engaging, exam-focused, and perfectly suited for both self-study and real-world navigation. Highly recommended for anyone serious about becoming a confident and competent coastal skipper.

18 December 2025

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