Skippers Online Reviews 

2,183
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Considering 206 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the comprehensive and well-structured nature of the programs, explaining that the detailed learning materials, engaging video lectures, and interactive quizzes prepare students thoroughly for their final exams. Many consumers also appreciate the exceptionally responsive instructor support, clear explanations, and the great flexibility that allows them to learn comfortably and successfully at their own personal pace and schedule. However, some reviewers were not happy with certain course details, noting a desire for additional practice questions, alternative formats, or supplementary physical books to better assist their independent self-study journey.

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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

Having just completed the Day Skipper practical, the aim of the course is to prepare yourself for the practical. The online courses really focussed the skills needed to enable the instructor to rely y... 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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good course, there is a lot of content to cover through the course and the prerecorded lectures are well structured and paced. Given how many hours you are going to be listening to him the in... 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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was very clear from the…

Everything was very clear from the beginning. The course very well explained. The Charts used are great and the metodolgy perfect for self students. Apart from that, I enjoyed a lot, even althogh it is a theory courses, the focus is very practical. I really recommend it.

October 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and helpful

The content and presentation was very professional and informative. Delivery of course materials was handled in a very timely manner. The response and feedback from the instructors was very prompt and helpful.

September 29, 2025
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

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