RYA Online Sailing Courses
Learn the fundamentals of sailing and navigation at your own pace with our RYA Online Sailing Courses. Learn to sail online from the comfort of your home or wherever suits you best, and build the theoretical knowledge needed to improve your skills on the water. Our online courses and lessons are ideal for brushing up on sailing basics or working towards RYA certifications like Day Skipper or Yachtmaster.

VHF Online Course
Take the VHF online radio course with First Class Sailing and receive your training and examination at your own pace. Receive your VHF radio qualification in no time.
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RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory Course
> Learn basic navigation and safety for RIB drivers, sea anglers, divers and dinghy sailors online with full telephone support from an instructor.
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Online CEVNI Test
The CEVNI certification is required if you wish to navigate on most European inland waterways. Online training and certification available from First Class Sailing.
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Online Day Skipper Theory Course
This online course covers navigation, collision regulations, safety and more. FCS also offers a Solent based Day Skipper practical course.
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Online Yachtmaster Theory Course
The online RYA Yachtmaster theory course covers navigation (including use of GPS and electronic charts), collision regulations, meteorology and safety procedures. Take the course over the internet at your own pace from FCS Solent.
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Our RYA online sailing courses are easy to follow and contain step-by-step guides that can be completed in your own time and from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. Taking RYA courses online is ideal if you have a busy schedule and online sailing lessons are you preferred option.
There is also the reassurance of full support from an instructor if needed.
RYA Online Sailing Courses include:
- Essential Navigation and Seamanship Theory Course
- Day Skipper Theory Course
- Yachtmaster Theory Course
- VHF Radio (SRC) Course
- PPR (Professional Practices and Responsibilities)
- CEVNI Test
Our RYA online sailing courses offer a flexible and cost-effective way to learn, letting you study at your own pace. When you learn to sail online with any of the courses shown above, you can expect to build a strong theoretical foundation in navigation, radio, weather, safety, and sailing regulations, helping you to feel more confident before practical training.
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There are hundreds of sailing schools along the Solent and I have tried a number of them. First class is hands down the best. Each trip I have taken with them has been well organised and great quality. The instructors are excellent (and to be honest they make the trip) and First class seem to select and retain good people. Provisioning is reasonable quality and the boats are spacious and well looked after. I would highly recommend for your training, sailing and mile building trips.

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