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
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Skippers Online teaches RYA/MCA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased online.
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9 Geenock Avenue, G44 5TS, Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 07770 235 237
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Clear presentation, complete course, might benefit from a course book
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 quite long, and it took a lot of concentration to take everything in. In view of the amount of details, it might be nice if there were the option of a course book. Happy sailing.
Very convenient way to do the exam
Very convenient way to do the exam . Course is very complete and makes you feel ready for the exam.
Instructor replies to any of your questions really fast and in great detail ( thanks Alan )
A very good experience with 1 idea for improvment.
The course was extremely well-structured, logical, and very user-friendly. The explanations throughout the lessons were clear, detailed, and easy to follow. I also really appreciated the fast and pleasant responses to any questions I had. The final exam matched the material taught in the course, which made the experience feel well-aligned.
I would suggest one small improvement: during the practice exercises at the end of each chapter, it would be helpful to receive immediate feedback after submitting an answer. This would make the learning process even more effective and would save the need to wait until the end of the exercise, go back, and compare my answers manually. This approach makes sense during the mock exam, but for the practice exercises, immediate feedback would truly enhance the learning experience.
Overall, it was a wonderful course. Thank you very much for the thoughtful organization, the professional material, and the excellent learning experience.

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Lessons are well organised and clear
Lessons are well organised and clear. easy to work through at your own pace and recap when and if needed.
It would be helpful to have more practice questions to work through, perhaps with provided model answers.
Also, I would have found it interesting to have a section on the stars in the sky, and learning about which ones are the most useful and how and where to locate them in the night sky.

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Clear and deep explanations
Clear and deep explanations. Wide range of topics covered from a to z. Great experience! Highly recommend
Learning in my own pace
Learning in my own pace. Because i have misjudged my free etime, I could extend the course from 6 months to one year.
Aditonal sources and video explanation is great.
Great option to study the theory…
Great option to study the theory without classroom. I loved the sometimes funny comments and the shared videos. The mock exam and exam takes a while, so make sure to have time left before the practical part of the YM. I did get answers in question and the exam pretty fast :)
Great online platform, high quality content and resources.
The course and online platform are easy to navigate, well laid out and the narration is clear and has a nice balance of instructional and conversational style, leaning into the instructors own experiences is a nice style. Mock tests throughout help solidify knowledge and the exam process itself was very responsive with good feedback.
Great choice!
Very user friendly online platform, very instructive and professional. Instructors respond very quickly. Great choice for anyone seeking reliable knowledge from one of the most world trust yacht entity.
A very comprehensive course
A very comprehensive course with everything needed for the exams.
Cannot wait to use the gained knowledge in the real world!
I had high expectations from Skipper…
I had high expectations from Skipper Online, but I’m really disappointed. The item came late and looked used. I tried contacting customer service, but no response. I hope they improve their service in the future.

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Excellent learning :) Thank you!!
The learning material is very thorough…
The learning material is very thorough and interesting if, like me, you are a complete novice. The instructors are there for support should you need it and offer very inciteful feedback helping you along the way. The quiz and quick tests are useful. I would recommend purchasing the day skipper theory notes book.
Excellent and Thorough Yachtmaster Theory Course
I had a great experience studying for my Yachtmaster Theory with Skippers Online. The course is thorough and clearly explained, and whenever I needed help, the instructors responded quickly and provided clear guidance. I highly recommend this course!
Day Skipper
A great way to learn the theory at my own pace.
The course was both educational and enjoyable, this was followed by on board tuition with Sail the Canaries (who were also fantastic) I’m now a Day Skipper!
A very well put together course
A very well put together course. All materials available either online or mailed direct to my house.
Very easy to follow tuition with step by step guidance where required.
Informative, supportive and rewarding
I was able to study this course in my own time with the support from the instructors when needed and the resources available with the course. I was given excellent and clear feedback in both exams.
Top rate training!
The day skipper theory course was very well designed and I was thoroughly impressed with how the lessons and exercises built on top of each other, culminating in a knowledge set that feels well rooted.
I suggest getting the student tool kit with the package if this is your first crack at it. The plotting tools are great quality and I'm very relieved I opted in.
The support I received was incredibly prompt and professional and I couldn't be happier.
Thanks!
Good online course and quick acsess.
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