All our courses are engaging, interactive and fun! Whether formal training or simply looking to brush up, we take online learning to the next level.
Sailing EssentialsFreeA free course great for anyone who spends time on the water.
Essential Navigation & SeamanshipRYA course for beginners. Learn charts, tides, pilotage, and core seamanship with simple practice tasks.
Day Skipper TheoryMost PopularRYA course for inshore skippers. Plan day passages using chartwork, tides, weather, and COLREGs.
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster® TheoryComing SoonRYA course for advanced navigation and passage planning, secondary ports, tidal streams, and offshore weather.
SRC (VHF) Marine Radio CourseRYA Short Range Certificate radio course. Study online, then take the practical exam with an RYA assessor.Are you looking for something nautical related? Our directory is an extensive list of courses and places associated with the marine industry. Hop over and search now.
We believe every day’s a school day on a boat! That’s why we built Nautical Know-How, dedicated to answering your questions. Even better, if it can’t answer your question immediately, you can request it, and we’ll add it to our knowledge base.
Nautical Terms & TerminologyUnderstanding the language of the marine world is like trying to learn a pirate’s secret code while juggling fish. Let us explain why a sheet isn’t for your bed, why “heave ho” doesn’t mean throw up (most of the time), and why “dead reckoning” is surprisingly less ominous than it sounds.
Why do we have tides?Have you ever wondered what causes the tides? Check out this video, which introduces the forces that create the tides we experience on Earth.
What causes our weather?A video introducing the drivers behind our weather, part of our RYA Day Skipper & RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster® Offshore theory courses.
Buoyage FlashcardsFlashcards designed to help remember the buoys in the IALA system. If you want to learn them in detail, our module ‘Getting in and out of harbour‘, covers the IALA system and different buoys used.
Interactive Rule Book (COLREGs / IRPCS)Whether you’re a novice sailor or a seasoned skipper, we can help you navigate the IRPCS confidently and clearly. Our easy-to-use, easy-to-understand, plain English rule book with helpful interpretations of what each rule means.
The Salty Sea BlogFrom salty old sea dogs to fresh-faced deckhands, this blog is for anyone who finds peace, adventure, and a bit of mischief on the water. So hoist the main, set your course, and let’s sail into the stories, lessons, and musings that make life on the sea so irresistible.Course catalogue
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Windsurfing
RYAAn introduction to the basic principles of getting on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back. All fun no theory. Get on the water and discover…
WindsurfingRYADevelop the practical skills needed to windsurf around a course. Your instructor will help you develop your tacks and gybes, building confidence on all points of sail
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Start Windsurfing course is designed for complete beginners, teaching the fundamentals of windsurfing in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn board and sail handling, launching, and basic…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing) course introduces participants to planing techniques, enabling them to harness the power of stronger winds. Participants learn how to control the board at higher speeds,…
WindsurfingRYAHaving grasped the basics skills of windsurfing, progress your skills and learn new techniques. Your instructor will build your confidence on the water, coach you through more fluid transitions and…
WindsurfingRYAThis course is designed to increase your foil handling and control, taking you from your first take offs to sustained flight. This course aims to increase confidence and comfort surrounding…
WindsurfingRYABuild your confidence and enhance your stance on all points of sail. Enhance your skills afloat, improving tacking and gybing, and learning new skills such as basic harness technique and…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Windsurfing Foiling First Flights course introduces windsurfers to the exciting world of foiling. Participants learn how to set up and control foiling boards, focusing on achieving and maintaining…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Windsurfing Intermediate Racing course introduces windsurfers to the fundamentals of racing. Participants learn starting procedures, mark rounding, and tactical positioning. Practical exercises simulate race conditions, focusing on speed…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Windsurfing Start Racing course is perfect for beginners looking to enter the world of competitive windsurfing. Participants learn basic racing rules, starting techniques, and boat handling under pressure.…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 4 course is the final stage of the youth windsurfing progression. It focuses on high-performance techniques, including maintaining control in stronger winds and executing advanced…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Advanced Plus Windsurfing course is aimed at experienced windsurfers seeking to push their skills to the limit. The course covers advanced freestyle moves, high-speed sailing, and wave techniques.…
WindsurfingRYABoost your confidence, master dynamic transitions and advance your planing technique. You'll also get an introduction to waterstarting and the legendary carve gybe. Master dynamic transitions and advanced planing techniques.…
WindsurfingRYAThe RYA Windsurfing Advanced Racing course is for competitive windsurfers looking to improve their race performance. Participants learn advanced tactics, starting techniques, and race strategy. Practical sessions focus on optimizing…
WindsurfingRYABuilding on initial foiling skills, the RYA Windsurfing Foiling Performance Flights course focuses on refining control and increasing speed. Participants practice advanced maneuvers like foiling gybes and tacks while maintaining…
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