Skippers OnlineReviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 183 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, finding the courses well-designed, clear, and easy to follow at their own pace, which is ideal for busy schedules. The quality of the course materials, including visuals and detailed explanations, is frequently highlighted as excellent, making learning both educational and enjoyable. Reviewers also commend the staff and customer service for their prompt, professional, and helpful responses to queries and assessments. However, some people mentioned issues with the iPhone app not working well on their iPad, which prevented them from continuing lectures. Additionally, a few customers found the printed tables sent to them difficult to read due to repeated copying.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very pleased to have completed (and passed) my RYA Day Skipper Theory following the course from Skippers Online. An excellent self study programme, with well structured and interesting module... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 d... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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... See more


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  1. Sailing School
  2. Boating Instructor
  3. Training Centre

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Skippers Online teaches RYA/MCA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased online.


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

August 26, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

September 18, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

August 8, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

October 1, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

September 25, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

Good quality teaching material and excellent turnaround times for questions and marking of papers.

May 26, 2025

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