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
While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more
To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more
Review summary
Created with AI, based on recent reviews
What people talk about most
Reviews shaping this summary
Company details
- #2 of 2 best companies in Sailing school
- #2 of 2 best companies in Boating Instructor
- #5 of 55 best companies in Training Centre
Written by the company
Skippers Online teaches RYA/MCA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased online.
Contact info
9 Geenock Avenue, G44 5TS, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 07770 235 237
- admin@skippersonline.net
- skippersonline.net
Asks customers to review
This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative
Replied to 66% of negative reviews
Typically replies within 24 hours
How this company uses Trustpilot
See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.
Did exactly what it said on the tin
Did exactly what it said on the tin. Everything you’d hope and expect
Excellent RYA Day Skipper theory online course
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 during the unit you do a small self-check test. At the end of each unit a detailed test serves to check your progress. If you have a real problem understanding a topic, you can email their team of instructors for clarification. Ideal for anyone wants to do the course at their own pace. I highly recommend it.
Surpassed my expectations
Surpassed my expectations. Clear, very well presented and enjoyable course. Fully marked answer papers coming back within 24 hrs over a weekend. Extremely impressed.
Experienced and a wealth of knowledge. Excellent.
The instructor is obviously very experienced and has a wealth of knowledge - and definitely a passionate sailor!
Lots of helpful background info is shared along the way which often gives a deeper, more practical and often humorous insight into the topic.
The course was self explanated and…
The course was self explanated and easier to understand.
Clear and precise tutorials…
I found the on-line tutorials very clear and well presented. The tutorials made good use of anecdotes, images, as well as some videos, to emphasise key points and there was some appropriate light humour used in places, which made the experience more fun. The tests at the end of each section helped cement knowledge and highlight areas to work on further. The communications were efficient. When it came to requesting the exams and then receiving the exam papers, it all was executed very quickly and well within the scheduled timeframes.
So nice to hear someone speaking…
So nice to hear someone speaking properly and use correct English. Instructions and explanations are clear and precise.
I really found going through the…
I really found going through the modules at my own pace really beneficial and when needing help or my exam being marked, it couldn't have been quicker. Perfect.
An Excellent Blend of Instruction and Practical Exercises
I found the Skippers Online Coastal / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course to be an ideal blend of instruction and practical experience, both within units and through the examination process. Even though I had already learned some of these navigation techniques elsewhere, the Skippers Online course allowed me to take this knowledge to the next level--not exactly mastery, which only comes with real world application, but a level somewhere in between, given the extensive training exercises. The pre-recorded presentations use a range of modalities, including 3-D and images, to illustrate points in a way that can't be illustrated through text alone. I was also pleasantly surprised by the way in which my frequent online questions were answered so quickly, always within a day, but more often within a couple hours. This meant I had an answer while I was actively working on a unit. I was so pleased with the experience that I will be taking the Yachtmaster Ocean course through Skippers Online.
Very good online course
Very good online course! I had fun following the lectures and doing the exercises. They cover a lot of useful and interesting subjects. Support and communication with the team of SkippersOnline was also great and always very responsive.
A well structured course with good…
A well structured course with good materials and excellent support and feedback.
Outstanding Online Sailing Course Experience
The content was clear, well-structured - perfectly suited for beginners. What truly set it apart, though, was the exceptional support from the instructors. Their responses were swift and the detailed feedback helped me deepen my understanding. Highly recommend for anyone passionate about sailing and eager to learn in a supportive and very professional environment!
thorough and comprehensive training…
thorough and comprehensive training with great visuals.
Good experience
Good quality teaching material and excellent turnaround times for questions and marking of papers.
This is a great course if you cannot…
This is a great course if you cannot take time off work.
Just stick with it, it takes time but well worth the study time.
The Trustpilot Experience
Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.
Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.
Learn more about other kinds of reviews.
We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.
Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.
Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.
Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.
Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.







