Sailing Course Online Blog

Set sail on a journey of learning, adventure, and inspiration with the Sailing Course Online Blog. Here you’ll find expert advice, practical tips, and the latest updates from the world of sailing — all designed to support your progression through RYA online courses and beyond. Whether you're new to sailing or looking to expand your knowledge, our articles cover everything from navigation and seamanship to course updates and real-world experiences. Dive in and discover more about life at sea, from the comfort of home.

Automatic Identification System - What is it?

One question we are often asked when students are buying a boat relates to the electronic instruments they should purchase (or update on an older vessel).

Russel Lake

May 27, 2025

Class M Personal AIS Beacons

For our next information update, we found the following article in Yachting World, written by Fox Morgan. We thought it might be useful to share.

Richard Beniston

May 22, 2025

Popular Navigation Apps for Nautical Navigation

For our next information item, we decided to review the growing number of apps that are available for download to your phone, tablet, or PC. There are many applications (apps) designed to make your on the water experience better and often safer.

Richard Beniston

May 06, 2025

What licence to I need to charter a boat abroad?

One of the questions we are most commonly asked at Sailing Course Online is What licence to I need to charter a boat abroad? The answer is the ICC, the International Certificate of Competence.

Russell Lake

Apr 10, 2025

Day Skipper Practical and Theory Course

Whether you are an aspiring sailor or looking to refine your skills on the water, the RYA Day Skipper Practical and Theory course is a comprehensive course that offers numerous advantages for anyone seeking to develop their sailing knowledge and practical ability. Below, we explore the key benefits of enrolling on these popular courses.

Russell Lake

Feb 26, 2025

The switch to Digital Navigation

For years, instructors have taught leisure sailors and motorboat skippers to use paper charts and “traditional” navigation tools as a primary and approved method of navigation, backed up with some use of a boat’s electronic toys.

Richard Beniston

Feb 03, 2025