Curriculum

Sailing in

Every student learns the All students column. Add the RYA rail for a UK certificate, the ASA rail for a US one, or the ICC rail to skipper abroad on European coasts and inland waterways. All content open, no account required.

Level 1 · Beginner

All students

Seamanship Basics

Ropework, Knots, and Splices50m · QuizMooring, Anchoring, and Berthing50m

Safety Equipment & Procedures

Personal Safety Equipment and Lifejackets45mMan Overboard Procedures50m · Quiz

Introduction to Sailing

Points of Sail and Steering40m · QuizSail Handling40m

Living Aboard

Living Aboard and Watch Systems35m

Navigation Basics

Charts, Buoys, and Compass75m · Quiz

Weather Awareness

Weather Awareness60m

COLREGS Introduction

COLREGS Introduction75m

Environmental Awareness

Environmental Awareness35m
Complete Competent Crew mock test

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Competent Crew

16 lessons · 5 RYA-only

Emergency Equipment: Flares, Liferaft, and Abandon Ship50mVHF Radio Basics50mThe Phonetic Alphabet20mFire, Flooding, and Abandon Ship45mSea Survival and Basic First Aid for Crew50mComplete RYA Competent Crew mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA 101

Basic Keelboat

13 lessons · 2 ASA-only

US Buoyage (IALA B)Coming soonASA 101 Mock Exam40m · QuizComplete ASA 101 mock test

ICC

To skipper abroad

Start here: Level 1 All students lessons count towards the ICC

Level 2 · Intermediate

All students

Chartwork and Navigation

Position Fixing45m · QuizCourse Plotting and Tidal Navigation100mChartplotters, GPS and Introduction to Radar65m

Pilotage

Pilotage Planning50mIALA Buoyage and Light Characteristics45m

COLREGS

COLREGS Rules and Lights80m

Meteorology

Weather Forecasting80mUsing the Weather and Radar Tools45m

Passage Planning

Passage Planning50m

Sail Trim and Boat Handling

Sail Trim and Boat Handling70m

Engine Checks & Maintenance

Engine Checks and Maintenance45m

Seamanship and Safety

Anchoring and Mooring50mSkippering, Crew Briefing and Helming55mMan Overboard Recovery50mNight Sailing and Watchkeeping45mSafety Equipment and Emergencies55mDocking and Close-Quarters Boat Handling35m
Complete Day Skipper mock test

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Day Skipper

19 lessons · 2 RYA-only

Tidal Heights and Secondary Ports70mVHF DSC Operation70mComplete RYA Day Skipper mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA 103 + 104

Coastal & Bareboat Cruising

18 lessons · 1 ASA-only

ASA 103/104 Mock Exam40m · QuizComplete ASA 103/104 mock test

ICC

To skipper abroad

UNECE Res. 40

ICC Coastal + Inland (CEVNI)

13 lessons · plus Levels 1–2 All students

The ICC Explained: Resolution 40, Categories and How to Get One35mPassing the ICC Practical Assessment40mMotor Cruiser Handling for the Power ICC40mChartering Abroad with an ICC40mCEVNI: The European Inland Waterways Code40mCEVNI Signs: Prohibitory, Mandatory, Restrictive, Recommendatory, Informative45mInland Fairway Marking and Bank Signs35mCEVNI Lights, Day Marks and Flags40mCEVNI Sound Signals and Reduced Visibility35mCEVNI Rules of the Road: Meeting, Overtaking and Priority40mPreparing for the CEVNI Test50mLocks, Lifting Bridges and Weirs40mCruising Europe's Rivers and Canals40mComplete ICC mock test

Level 3 · Advanced

All students

Advanced Navigation

Advanced Chartwork90m · QuizCoastal Passage Planning85m · Quiz

Advanced Meteorology

Advanced Meteorology80m · Quiz

Radar & Electronic Navigation

Radar, AIS, and Electronic Navigation65m · Quiz

Heavy Weather & Emergencies

Heavy Weather Sailing50m · QuizEmergency Management55m · Quiz

Crew Management & Watch Systems

Watch Systems and Leadership45m · Quiz

Seamanship and Boat Handling

Anchoring in Challenging Conditions45mAdvanced Berthing and Boat Handling45mYacht Stability40mMarine Diesel Engines and Fault Finding55mCatamaran Sailing and Handling35m

Collision Regulations and Pilotage

COLREGs, Traffic Separation and Restricted Visibility55mNight and Fog Pilotage50m
Complete Coastal Skipper mock test

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Coastal Skipper

16 lessons · 2 RYA-only

First Aid and Medical Emergencies50mGMDSS and DSC Communications60mComplete RYA Coastal Skipper mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA 105 + 106

Adv. Coastal Cruising

15 lessons · 1 ASA-only

ASA 105/106 Mock Exam45m · QuizComplete ASA 105/106 mock test

ICC

To skipper abroad

The ICC sits at Level 2

Level 4 · Expert

All students

Offshore Passage Planning

Offshore Passage Planning45m · Quiz

Advanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation80m · Quiz

Ocean Meteorology

Ocean Meteorology50m · Quiz

Heavy Weather Tactics

Heavy Weather Tactics50m · Quiz

Watch Keeping & Fatigue

Watch and Fatigue Management45m · Quiz

Crew Leadership

Crew Leadership and Conflict Resolution80m · Quiz

Vessel Systems

Vessel Systems and Maintenance50m · QuizStability and Damage Control55m

Safety, Emergencies and Rescue

Abandon Ship and Liferaft Survival70mMedical Emergencies Offshore55mSearch and Rescue Coordination45mTowing and Being Towed35m

Collision Avoidance

COLREGs for the Yachtmaster60mRadar Plotting and Collision Avoidance60m

Security and Records

Logbooks and Official Records35mMaritime Security and Piracy Awareness35m
Complete Yachtmaster Offshore mock test

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Yachtmaster Offshore

17 lessons · 1 RYA-only

GMDSS, EPIRBs and Distress Communications55mComplete RYA Yachtmaster Offshore mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA 108

Offshore Passage Making

17 lessons · 1 ASA-only

ASA 108 Mock Exam45m · QuizComplete ASA 108 mock test

ICC

To skipper abroad

The ICC sits at Level 2

Level 5 · Expert

All students

Celestial Navigation

Celestial Navigation85m · QuizSextant Corrections55m · QuizNautical Almanac and Tables65m · Quiz

Ocean Passage Planning

Ocean Passage Planning70m · QuizOcean Racing and Performance Passage-Making75m

Global Meteorology

Global Meteorology75m · QuizOcean Routing and Weather Routing55m

Ocean Currents

Ocean Currents and Drift50m · Quiz

Long-Range Communications

Long-Range Communications55m · Quiz

Self-Sufficiency

Self-Sufficiency at Sea50m · Quiz

Crew & Medical Care

Extended Crew Management45m · QuizMedical Care at Sea50m · Quiz

International Regulations

International Regulations55m · Quiz
Complete Yachtmaster Ocean mock test

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Yachtmaster Ocean

14 lessons · 1 RYA-only

Qualifying Passage Documentation45m · QuizComplete RYA Yachtmaster Ocean mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA 107

Celestial Navigation

14 lessons · 1 ASA-only

ASA 107 Mock Exam45m · QuizComplete ASA 107 mock test

ICC

To skipper abroad

The ICC sits at Level 2

Level 6 · Professional

All students

Routes In

Yachts vs the Merchant Navy30mWays In: Cadetships, Academies and Ratings30mSTCW Basics: Safety Courses, Medicals and Certificates30mThe Deck Officer Ladder35m

Working at Sea

Life on Board: Ships, Rotations and Roles35mBridge Watchkeeping: ECDIS, ARPA and BRM40mRegulations: SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM, ISPS and the MLC35mMoving From Yachts to Ships30m

The Certificate and the Watch

The OOW (Unlimited) Certificate: Routes, Sea Service and Exams40mKeeping a Navigational Watch40mBridge Resource Management and Teamwork35m

Collision Avoidance

COLREGs for the OOW: Steering and Sailing Rules50mCOLREGs: Lights, Shapes and Sound Signals for Large Ships55mRadar and ARPA55mECDIS, AIS and Electronic Navigation50m

Navigation

Passage Planning: Appraise, Plan, Execute, Monitor55mPosition Fixing, Compass Errors and Tides50mMeteorology and Weather Routeing for Ships50m

Ship Operations and Safety

Ship Stability and Cargo for the OOW55mShiphandling, Manoeuvring and Anchoring45mEmergencies, GMDSS and Search and Rescue45mRegulations, ISM, MARPOL and the MCA Oral45m

Skippering at Speed

The Advanced Powerboat Course and the Skipper's Role40mHigh-Speed Handling40mWave Theory and Rough-Water Driving45mNavigation at Speed45m

Night, Weather and Emergencies

Night Passage and Pilotage40mRadar and AIS on a Fast Powerboat40mWeather and Sea State Planning40mEmergencies and Rescue Techniques45m

RYA only

For UK certificates

RYA

Instructor & Pro

40 lessons · 10 RYA-only

The RYA Instructor Ladder: Cruising Instructor to Examiner40mTeaching Afloat: Briefing, Demonstration and Debriefing45mCoaching Coastal and Yachtmaster Candidates45mTeaching in the Classroom: Shorebased Navigation Instructor35mHow the Yachtmaster Exam Is Examined45mGoing Commercial: Endorsements, PPR, ENG1, STCW and Coding45mMaster of Yachts 200gt: Limited and Unlimited45mOfficer of the Watch (Yachts) less than 3000gt45mChief Mate and Master (Yachts) 500gt and 3000gt50mPlanning a Professional Deck Career: Sea Time, Records and Revalidation40mComplete RYA Professional Pathways mock test

ASA only

For US certificates

ASA

Instructor Certification

34 lessons · 4 ASA-only

Ways Into the US Merchant Marine45mThe Merchant Mariner Credential45mFrom ASA Sailor to USCG Captain45mThe Jones Act, Unions and Government Ships40m

ICC

To skipper abroad

The ICC sits at Level 2