All Shorebased Courses

RYA shorebased courses provide the essential knowledge every boater needs before heading to sea. Covering topics like navigation, meteorology, collision regulations, and safety, these classroom-based courses build confidence and competence—whether you’re skippering a yacht, crewing a motorboat, or just starting out.

From Essential Navigation & Seamanship to Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory, there’s a course for every level. You’ll learn how to plot a course, interpret charts and tides, plan passages, and make informed decisions afloat. Taught by experienced instructors at RYA-recognised training centres, these courses combine expert tuition with real-world scenarios.

Ideal for those taking practical courses or preparing for qualifications, RYA shorebased training is also available online for flexible learning. It’s not just about passing exams—it’s about becoming a safer, more skilled, and more confident sailor.

Wherever your boating journey takes you, start with a solid foundation on shore.

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Day Skipper Theory

Beginner
Intermediate
Classroom
Online
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course provides aspiring skippers with the knowledge to navigate safely in coastal waters. This comprehensive program covers chart work, tidal calculations, meteorology, and collision regulations. Delivered over approximately 40 hours, the course prepares participants for practical Day Skipper qualifications and builds confidence in passage planning See more details…
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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Online
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn about collision regulations and safety protocols for offshore passages. This course is essential for those preparing for the Coastal Skipper See more details…
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First Aid

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
The RYA First Aid course is a one-day program tailored to the unique challenges of the marine environment. Participants learn essential first aid techniques, including CPR, treating hypothermia, and managing injuries at sea. The course also covers using marine-specific safety equipment and responding to emergencies like drowning or cold water See more details…
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