Navathome.com RYA online training Reviews 3,091

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user-friendly experience, highlighting the well-structured and engaging nature of the courses, which include interactive tests and clear materials. The staff is frequently commended for being helpful, professional, and knowledgeable, providing excellent customer service. People appreciate the quick response times to their questions and the readily available support. However, some people mentioned that a few sections of the course were difficult to navigate, and the voiceovers could sometimes be challenging to understand. A few other people also felt that some sections might be confusing for non-native British-English speakers.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I followed the RYA Ocean YM course and can honestly say it is an extremely well-structured training. The standards are high, with excellent follow-up and immediate feedback from the examiner. Question... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well thought out course. Took a bit of time adjusting to doing something on line and not always clear where I had made an error. Made good use of repeating core things so that you learnt them. Useful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great website with fast and helpful support willing to answer to your requests at any time. I did Day Skipper course — lessons were well structured and illustrated, with a lot of pictures and videos.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Online course with clear well defined sections. End of section quizzes and tests make progressing the course easy and confirms learning. The supplied pack of charts, Almanac, Dividers and P... See more

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  1. Sailing School
  2. Distance Learning Center
  3. Sailing Event Area
  4. Sailing Store
  5. Study at Home School

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One Of The Longest Standing Providers Of Online RYA Theory Courses! Prioritising Knowledge and Safety - At Navathome, our priority is the quality of the tuition and the knowledge gained. While passing and obtaining a certification is commendable, it is the depth of understanding that truly matters. As a skipper, you have significant responsibility for the safety of those on board, whether they are your family, friends, or both. That's why we ensure that you acquire the necessary skills to navigate the seas safely, and with confidence. Our Journey...- After previously running a charter company and training academy from 1999, we realised there was a way we could improve the learning experience for RYA Theory Courses. In 2005, we made the decision to develop an online Day Skipper theory course and sought approval from the RYA. After our course material was reviewed by Mike Diamond and Chris Slade, RYA examiners of examiners, we embarked on writing the Coastal Skipper and Ocean Yachtmaster online theory courses. We dedicated months to developing ocean animations, and worked tirelessly on the weather and passage making modules. Eventually, we completed the course, and it exceeded our expectations. Today, we continue to improve our current range of courses, keeping them in line with current RYA standards and quality requirements, while also bringing out our own range of Navathome Theory Courses, like the “Diesel Engine Course” and “Basic Training” courses. Our Success Is In Your Success! - Now, with over 20,000 students and counting, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of maritime education, both with RYA courses, and our own range of high-quality courses aiming to make you a better skipper, boat owner, or commercial crew. We take pride in our achievement of receiving the highest rating among online training schools, with over 2,500 5-star reviews on TrustPilot. Our commitment to delivering top-quality training and ensuring our students' success, has earned us a reputation for excellence in the industry.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day skipper

Great course! Highly recommended, especially thanks to Peter, who was very helpful!

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Thank you for leaving us this great review! We are pleased that you have enjoyed learning with us and hope that you will have a fantastic time out on the water!
Best wishes from us all!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, always a quick respons

Always a quick respons, also in the weekend, great knowledgable team, very helpful and friendly. Good training materials.

April 6, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Gerhard, Thank you so much for leaving this great review! We are delighted to see you achieve your Yachtmaster Theory goal and hope that you will have a fantastic time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day Skipper Online Course

The course allowed me to go through the material at my own pace and take more time where I needed it. I think the course is well organised.

April 6, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Jan, Many thanks for leaving us this super review, we are really pleased that you have enjoyed learning with Navathome!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good program

Good program, good help if needed.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Daniel, Many thanks for leaving us this super five star review!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really positive learning experience…

Really positive learning experience doing my day skipper theory. Excellent online resources with text, videos and interactive simulations. Online exam worked well and also consolidated learning in addition to testing my knowledge. Feedback was prompt and constructive. Many thanks.

April 1, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Graham, Thank you for leaving this great review for us! We are delighted to read that you have enjoyed your course and hope that you will also have a brilliant time out on the water!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course with good resources to…

Great course with good resources to guide u through the syllabus. Staff super helpful and speedy reviewing exam answers and providing feedback. Course extension no problem at all if needed. Thoroughly recommended.

March 23, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

We are absolutely delighted to receive your review, many thanks Marcel! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lessons were well written and mini…

Lessons were well written and mini tests were just right. Online help was super. It is quite a long course so know that in advance.

March 22, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Louise, Many thanks for taking the time to leave this fantastic review! It's great to read that you have enjoyed learning with us and we hope that you will have a brilliant time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responsive and helpful

Responsive and helpful. A good course and clearly explained throughout.

March 27, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Thank you for leaving this great review for us Steve! We are pleased that you have enjoyed your course and learning with us!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great learning experience and instant feedback !

The course material was well done and very complete, with a lot of examples and relevant exercises to practice. Furthermore, the almost instant feedbacks we receive from the instructors was very much appreciated. It felt more than just an online training. Thanks a lot !

March 25, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Pat, Thank you for taking time to leave this fantastic review, it is appreciated! We have really enjoyed working with you and hope that you will have a brilliant time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Training sailing in the Solent

Went on the training week with my friend James who was training for tobcome skipper and I was comp crew we met Ian and Oliver for the whole week our skipper on the boat was terry standing well it was the most amazing time sleeping sailing and learning how to sail a sail boat would recommend it 5 ⭐️ course is amazing experience terry was just the most amazing skipper good luck with all future training lessons amazing

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Robert, Thank you for leaving this great review! We are delighted to read that you have enjoyed your time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good training.

Very good training.
Presentation very clear and complete.
Quiz and questions at the right level.
Support fast responding by email.

March 22, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Thank you for leaving us this great review Eric, we are really pleased that you have enjoyed learning with Navathome and hope that you will have a fantastic time out on the water!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptionally supportive staff

Exceptionally supportive staff. Excellent training modules. Great structure.

March 11, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Rolan, Thank you for leaving this fantastic review! We are really pleased that you have enjoyed your learning experience with us! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great distance learning course

I recently completed the RYA Day Skipper Theory with Navathome.
All resources required including the almanac, charts, divider and plotter were provided at the outset.
A great distance learning course with excellent content, clear objectives, accessible resources and engaging structure. Plenty of support from the team, with special thanks to Georgina and Hayley. Would recommend !

March 7, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Padraig, Thank you so much for leaving us this wonderful review! We are really pleased that you have enjoyed learning with Navathome, and we hope that you will have a brilliant time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Independency of study

The possibility to take your time to assimilate all the info regarding the course was for me the best feature of this course.

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Thank you for leaving this great review Rudi! We are pleased that you have enjoyed your learning experience with us!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent course would thoroughly…

Excellent course would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to have a basic understanding of navigation

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this super review, it is appreciated! We hope that you will enjoy your time out on the water! Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yacht Master

I recently completed the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore online theory course with NavAtHome, and I couldn't be more impressed. Transitioning from Day Skipper to Yacht master is a significant step, but their platform made the advanced material both engaging and manageable.

March 3, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Mario, We are truly delighted to receive such a wonderful review, many thanks! We hope that your Yachtmaster exams go well and wish you many happy adventures out on the water in the future!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did the day skipper theory course

I did the day skipper theory course, I foundit to be very comprehensive, easy to work through and understand, the end of module tests were very helpful.
I would have liked something to indicate my progress through the module.

February 23, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Jamie, thank you for taking the time to leave us this review , it is appreciated! We shall look into your feedback to see how this may be incorporated into future course updates. Have a great time out on the water, best wishes from the Navathome team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course material

Great course material

February 22, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hello Si, We are delighted to receive this great review, many thanks!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A wonderful option to do my day skipper…

A wonderful option to do my day skipper theory course online. The content delivery is excellent and the support and responsiveness from the Navathome team was amazing. I never waited longer than 30 mins for an email response, even over weekends.

March 2, 2026
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Reply from Navathome.com RYA online training

Hi Brett, We are delighted to receive this fantastic review! It's great to read that you have enjoyed your learning experience with us and we hope that you will have a brilliant time out on the water!
Best wishes from the Navathome Team!

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