We offer an extensive range of On-line courses to supplement our classroom theory courses, with the added benefit of free drop-in sessions at our base here in North Staffordshire to help with any of the trickier stuff.
With RYA Interactive you can take Essential Navigation & Seamanship, along with RYA Marine Radio. With Navathome, an RYA recognised Training Centre specialising in On-line, you can take ICC, Day Skipper theory, Coastal/Yachtmaster, Coastal/Yachtmaster Fast Track and Ocean theory courses.
All the courses are fully interactive with great animated graphics in order to keep things fun. There are loads of quizzes throughout, giving immediate results in order to enforce the learning experience.
- Take the course and assessment On-line in your own home
- All courses PC, Mac and tablet compatible
- Dedicated St. Thomas More Sailing School or Navathome Instructor offering speedy responses, feedback, personal help & instruction via email and phone
- Free drop-in workshops at our base at in North Staffordshire to help with any of the trickier stuff
- Proven teaching methods that really do work
- Fun animations that bring the course to life
- Upon course completion you have access to the lessons for revision
International Certificate of Competence(ICC)
Delivered by Navathome, a RYA Recognised Training Centre specialising in online training, it provides the theory you require prior to taking your ICC Practical Assessment. When sailing in foreign countries, the ICC is the proof you need to show a minimum qualification. This course includes animated diagrams on how to berth in varying wind conditions for both motor and sail. Man overboard recovery under motor and sail. Turning in a confined space under motor and sail.
Essential Navigation and Seamanship
Delivered by RYA Interactive the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety course has been renamed to Essential Navigation and Seamanship. With the new name comes a new way of taking it...
It offers a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new, inexperienced or rusty skippers and crew.
RYA Day Skipper
Delivered by Navathome, a RYA Recognised Training Centre specialising in online training, it is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising
RYA Yachtmaster
Delivered by Navathome, a RYA RecognisedTraining Centre specialising in online training, it is advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. It allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.
RYA Yachtmaster (Fast Track)
Delivered by Navathome, a RYA RecognisedTraining Centre specialising in online training, This fantastic course is now available and is great for those who you wish to advance quickly and at a reasonable cost. No previous theory knowledge is required to complete the fastrack course
Marine Radio
The RYA On-line VHF Radio Course allows you to take the course at your own pace, when it suits you, where it suits you. As from 2014 to get a VHF (SRC) Licence you must attend the VHF Radio Classroom Course OR take the On-line Course. In both cases you need to attend and pass a seperate written and practical assessment session.
If you opt for the On-line course you must still attend an assessment session in person. Unfortunately you cannot take the assessment online.
How to Book
- Book and Pay for your course On-Line using the link beside the Course you require.
- Leave the rest to us… we will be in touch with you to provide you with your login details, contact details for your personal instructor and post out any addition training materials (as applicable)