Course cost £100 per person

Start Your Boating Journey with Confidence – 100% Online, Flexible Learning

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course is the perfect introduction to boating. Whether you’re a beginner, a crew member, or planning to become a Day Skipper, this short online course teaches you the core skills needed to stay safe and navigate with confidence on coastal and inland waters.

✅ What You’ll Learn

This course covers essential theory and safety knowledge for anyone going afloat:

• Basic navigation using charts and GPS

• Understanding tides and tidal heights

• Buoyage and collision regulations (COLREGs)

• Safety equipment and procedures

• Weather forecasts and how they affect your trip

• Anchoring, mooring, and basic ropework

• Planning and executing a short passage

🎓 Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• New boaters looking for a structured introduction

• Crew members wanting to boost their knowledge

• Paddleboarders, kayakers, and dinghy sailors

• Inland waterway users and canal boaters

• Anyone preparing for the RYA Day Skipper Theory course

No prior experience is needed—this course is designed for complete beginners.

🖥 How the Online Course Works

Study at your own pace with full tutor support. The course is delivered via an interactive, user-friendly online platform, accessible on desktop, tablet or mobile.

• 💻 Fully online – no classroom attendance needed

• 📆 Start anytime – complete the course at your pace

• 📘 Includes eBook and downloadable resources

• 📩 Support from qualified RYA instructors throughout

💷 Course Details

• Price: £100

• Duration: Approx. 6–10 hours total (self-paced)

• Access: 6 months from date of enrolment

• Includes: RYA course completion certificate (PDF or printed)

🌍 Why Choose Nautical Training?

• ✅ RYA Recognised Training Centre

• ✅ Trusted by hundreds of students nationwide

• ✅ Friendly, qualified instructors

• ✅ Fast support and helpful guidance whenever you need it