Courses
Explore every RYA certification — what it covers, prerequisites, duration, and cost.
STCW Basic Safety Training
Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping — the internationally recognised foundation safety certificate required for all professional seafarers.
5 modules · 28 topics
RYA Competent Crew
Your first step into sailing — learn the basics of crewing a yacht safely and confidently.
4 modules · 10 topics
RYA Day Skipper
Theory and practical skills to skipper a yacht safely in familiar waters during daylight hours.
6 modules · 20 topics
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal
The intermediate skipper qualification — demonstrate competence to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.
5 modules · 11 topics
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
The gold-standard skipper qualification — demonstrate competence to skipper a yacht on extended offshore passages.
5 modules · 10 topics
RYA Powerboating Level 1 & 2
Learn to handle powerboats safely — from basic boat handling to independent coastal cruising.
4 modules · 8 topics
PPR — Professional Practices and Responsibilities
Understand the legal, safety, and professional responsibilities of working commercially as a yacht skipper or crew.
4 modules · 7 topics
ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
The mandatory medical fitness certificate for anyone working commercially at sea in the UK.
3 modules · 6 topics
VHF/SRC Radio Operator Certificate
Learn to operate a marine VHF radio legally and effectively — including DSC, Mayday procedures, and routine communications.
5 modules · 19 topics
RYA Radar Course
Learn to use marine radar effectively for navigation and collision avoidance in restricted visibility.
4 modules · 11 topics
RYA Diesel Engine Course
A practical introduction to marine diesel engines — maintenance, fault-finding, and emergency repair at sea.
5 modules · 15 topics