Navathome Australia Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi Alan and the team at NAVatHOME Australia Thanks for a fantastic and very professional LROCP offshore radio course. Your LROCP offshore radio course should be mandatory for all crew whom sai... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alan and the Navathome team have been excellent in providing a very genuine and thorough approach to helping me learn rather than just go through a process. Feedback has been clearly thoughtful and he... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Interested in learning more about navigation, with the view to apply what i have learnt while sailing. The course material was set out in a logical fashion and the quiz's help embed the knowledge. Wou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course was well written, easy to read and understand. The simulated radio exchanges and radio interface were very helpful. It made doing the test quite straightforward. Alan really knows his stu... See more

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RYA theory courses online, Day Skipper, Coastal Yachtmaster, Yachtmaster and Ocean Yachtmaster


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found online study difficult…

I have found online study difficult however the modular structure of Navathome made it easier to stay on task and progress.
There are some discrepancies between the online course and the RYA manuals for example MOB procedure however these are in areas where the practical RYA course is the more appropriate avenue for that knowledge.
Online assistance was generally prompt.
I would recommend Navathome for those who are time poor and can't find a week off for the classroom.

May 12, 2023
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wealth of knowledge

Great source of knowledge with a certificate on the back end. The final quiz was challenging enough to cement the syllabus. A variety of typos throughout and some questions, through a lack of context, lead to frustration but nothing is insurmountable and the assessor is patient. If I could fix one thing it’s making the app more accessible - it doesn’t narrow down enough to work on a phone and is still quite small on Safari so could be hard for many with not perfect eyes. Having said that, I did also manage the whole thing on an iPad from a couch. Solid value for money.

I liked the dry humour (no pun intended), and the glossary entry for “landlubber”.

May 5, 2023
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Reply from Navathome Australia

Thanks Michael

We try to be the most comprehensive course available, but we will reach out and ask about your comment on context as everything is related to the modules that you are working on.

We acknowledge that some typos remain, and we have proof readers making sure that the spelling and grammar conform with Australian / UK practices. It is an ongoing process, and given the scenarios, simulations and interactive elements, we do miss some. But we always work to correct them.

Our mobile app is a recent addition, and is designed specifically for mobile phones. The main purpose of the app is to provide additional tools to help with the course, and to help with your day to day navigation needs. While you can access the course lessons and quiz pages from your phone, it will always be a lot easier with a larger screen such as an ipad or laptop, purely because of the level of detail in the animations, simulated systems, and in the lessons. Larger screens are easier for not perfect eyes too.

We really appreciate your feedback - and we will make every effort to constantly improve our courses.

Thanks
Navathome Australia

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day Skipper Theory

The course information is very well written with lots of good descriptions and video link displays.
It also provides excellent flexibility to work through topics at a pace to suit your own time, availability, and speed.

April 12, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coastal Skipper certification theory course

Coastal Skipper certification theory course.
A very comprehensive course with a clear structure.
The topics are clearly explained, and the exercises help to clarify the topis.
The regular assessments help to keep you focused and to gauge your level of understanding of the topics covered any your progress through the extensive course material.

Support is always available with well-structured answers to all my requests for help and further explanation on any topic.

Overall, the course is comprehensive, interesting and at a high level, but at the same time is fun and interesting to work through. I look forward to applying and building upon what I have learned through this process.

April 4, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Course material was excellent

Course material was excellent, interactive and allowed me to achieve my learning goal with ease. The responsiveness of Navathome staff, their availability to provide feedback and mentoring as well as their professionalism was excellent. Definitely recommended.

April 3, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

The course was well written, easy to read and understand. The simulated radio exchanges and radio interface were very helpful. It made doing the test quite straightforward.
Alan really knows his stuff and is a very helpful and considerate teacher. He guided me through the online testing system and form filling patiently.
I'd highly recommend Navathome.

March 2, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A real person offering feedback on skill acquisition

There is a real person on the other end of this online course. This makes a massive difference when it comes to getting feedback on your passage planning. I learnt a surprisingly large amount that I could transfer to my hands on experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone else looking to acquire skipper skills

February 18, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Informative easy paced learning. Highly recommended for bare bot chartering

February 14, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent for Day Skipper theory

Excellent content - easy to follow and engaging! Really felt comfortable with the material ahead of the Day Skipper theory exam. Thank you NavatHome - I’d recommend to everyone!

December 31, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ahoy Shipmates i

The Course is very well Designed with Great Backup support ... and Beyond Building ones Confidence Through the various Disciplines And and Fields of Sailing the syllabus has been a proven method of sharpening plus increasing all those necessary Skills required to Safely Navigate on Water

December 14, 2022

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