Skippers Online Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 203 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the comprehensive course materials, clear graphics, and well-structured lessons that make online learning at home both highly engaging and flexible for busy individuals. Instructors provide prompt, helpful feedback on exams and quizzes, ensuring that students receive very consistent support and reassurance throughout their educational journey. However, some people mentioned unexpected course formats or experienced technical application issues when trying to use the software on their tablets. Others noted that mastering the extensive content requires a significant amount of time and careful note-taking beyond initial estimates.

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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've been using Skippers Online for the second year now. Personally I highly recommend them. All topics are described in details, they use great graphics and narative. I studied in my spare time at my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been sailing for 45 years and hold various international sailing licenses. Since I am sailing now in the UK with lots of tides I wanted to acquire the Day Skipper. The course was brilliant, ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course for Day Skipper theory qualification. The content was well structured and clearly explained. Response time for the exams was very quick and the additional resources provided were very hel... See more


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  1. Sailing School
  2. also in
  3. Boating Instructor
  4. Training Centre

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


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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

The course was very well constructed…

The course was very well constructed and easy to follow. The support was quick and helpful and a human!! Rare in these days:-)

I got stuck on one thing and the explanation was specific to my question so really helpful. I'd recommend this to anyone wanting to pass their Day Skipper Theory

November 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience with…

I had a fantastic experience with Skippers Online. The course materials are very well-structured, and the instructions are incredibly clear and easy to follow, even for complex topics. It offers great value for money considering the high quality of the content and the flexibility of learning at your own pace. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to complete their skippers training online!

October 21, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience.

I learned this course in China. What's amazing is that all the learning materials and certificates were air mailed to me safe and sound. Excellent

October 22, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Day Skipper Theory Online

I really enjoyed the Day skipper online course, the materials were visually appealing easy to access and well presented making the learning experience straightforward. The Online support from Elite sailing was excellent. The mock exams are really helpful for preparing for the real thing. I particularly like that if you don’t pass every part of the exam you can resit the sections or questions you need to work on rather than having to start all over again. A well structured and supportive course I would recommend anyone studying for their day skipper theory qualification

October 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Trafalgar Sailing…

My experience with Trafalgar Sailing was simply extraordinary; it has enabled me to overcome my fears. I now own a sailboat and am actively sailing, all thanks to this magnificent opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed the online courses, as well as the exams. Regarding the support I received: even though I failed the chartwork exam twice, they never let me lose my motivation, encouraging me to keep learning from the feedback provided. I am filled with joy and am truly grateful to the entire Skipper Online team. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

October 26, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No help whatsoever

No help what so ever. Constantly telling I am wrong, that's wrong, this is wrong, that's not right, you should have done this, you never did that. All retrospective and no guidance at all. Not once did I get an email to show me how to make things easier. Waste of money in my opinion

October 25, 2026
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Reply from Skippers Online

Hi Mel,

I'm truly sorry you feel this way about your course. Your review is very uncharacteristic because our students overwhelmingly enjoy the experience and find that our instructors extremely helpful and patient. This is reflected in our Trustpilot reviews.

I have checked all the email correspondence back and forth and can see that you struggled to pass your final chart work exam, despite several attempts, your principal difficulty being calculations, of course, to steer and estimated position.

I note that last Wednesday our Chief Instructor email you writing that "I have shown below your responses and I have included the correct or model answer and where appropriate some comments that I have made which I trust will be useful for your further learning." So I am puzzled as to how you might say that "Not once did I get an email to show me how to make things easier".

Nevertheless, if you really feel that you've wasted your money with us, I'm prepared to allow you a full refund. Just get in touch.

Best regards,

John Corden, Principal Skippers Online.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Yachtmaster Theory course

As far as online courses go for any subject, this one is great. I did the Yachtmaster theory and thought the materials, the way the exams work, and the exercises was great. Definitely coming out well equipped to use this in practice!

October 19, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great sailing course!

A great sailing course with a good balance of theory and practical training. The lessons are informative and easy to follow, and the team is supportive and knowledgeable. I’d definitely recommend it!

October 20, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with Skippers…

I had a great experience with Skippers Online. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the video materials really helped me understand the topics. The course was well structured and made learning enjoyable. I’m very happy with the experience and would highly recommend it to anyone studying sailing theory!

October 12, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well presented

Its a well thought out and well presented learning package, if help is needed they are very quick off the mark and helpful feedback, now studying for YM theory.

October 9, 2026

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