Do I need a skipper licence to take the Refresher Course?

No. The course is designed for people who already have some sailing or yacht handling experience — typically existing skipper licence holders preparing for a charter, or experienced boaters who want to refresh their knowledge. You do not need to hold any specific licence to watch the lessons or take the exam.

What is included in the Skipper Refresher Course?

One price, everything included: 20+ bite-sized video lessons (English and German), the full AIS/radar/COLREG bridge simulator with 54 interactive scenarios, a daily maritime quiz challenge, a weekly bonus-question email, a searchable maritime glossary, a daily nautical crossword, the online exam, a PDF summary and a symbolic Refresher Certificate. No add-ons, no upsells.

What does the Skipper Refresher Course cover?

COLREGs (rules of the road at sea), ARPA/AIS target tracking, radar plotting and CPA/TCPA, collision avoidance, coastal navigation, tides and currents, buoyage systems, VHF radio basics, safety and emergency procedures, meteorology for yachting, anchoring, mooring and marina manoeuvres, and night navigation.

What is the AIS / radar / COLREG simulator?

A browser-based integrated bridge simulator with ARPA/AIS target tracking, realistic ship-handling response and live CPA/TCPA readouts. It covers 54 scenarios drilling COLREG Rules 2, 5–10, 12–19, 23–30, 34 and 35 — head-on, crossing, overtaking, restricted visibility, traffic separation schemes, narrow channels and multi-target encounters. The best way to learn collision avoidance is by doing.

Does this course help prepare for Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exams?

Yes. The course is an effective warm-up and refresher for Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore candidates. The syllabus overlaps with RYA theory (COLREGs, navigation, tides, meteorology, buoyage, safety), and the bridge simulator lets you practise the collision-avoidance decision-making that written exams only test on paper.

Is the Refresher Certificate an official skipper licence?

No. The Refresher Certificate is a symbolic completion proof — it confirms you have worked through the course and passed the online exam. It is not a replacement for a national skipper licence or an RYA/IYT certification. Many charter companies do accept it as evidence of recent training alongside your existing licence.

Are the lessons available in German?

Yes. The video lessons are available in both English and German — switch languages with one click inside the course.

How much does the Skipper Refresher Course cost?

One price: 100 EUR. Everything listed above is included — videos, simulator, glossary, crossword, exam, PDF summary and certificate. Lifetime access, no recurring fees.

What if I change my mind?

7-day money-back guarantee. If you have not yet started the exam or simulator, send us a message via the contact form within 7 days of purchase and we will refund you in full.

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Skipper Refresher

Refresh your skippering the way it's actually used — by doing. Videos rebuild theory; the built-in AIS/radar/COLREG bridge simulator drills the decisions you'll make at the wheel.

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🎮 54-scenario simulator 🎬 20+ video lessons 🎯 Daily quiz 📬 Weekly bonus email 📖 Glossary 🧩 Crossword 🇬🇧 EN · 🇩🇪 DE

Built for yacht skippers, maritime school & academy cadets, deck officers and first-time sailors — because COLREG applies to every vessel on the water.

Trusted by thousands of yacht skippers worldwide.

Simulator Scenarios

20+

Video Lessons

EN · DE

Two Languages

2008

Training Since

Skipper Refresher Course — Everything You Need to Refresh in One Package

Getting back on the water after a break? Preparing for your next charter? Warming up for a Day Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam? This course is built to rebuild confidence and reinforce the knowledge that actually matters at sea.

The difference: the best way to learn is by doing. That's why every enrolment includes a full AIS/radar/COLREG bridge simulator with 54 interactive scenarios — not just videos to watch. Decide, act, get feedback — the same loop professional deck officers train on.

It works equally well as a boating refresher course, boater confidence course, pre-charter warm-up or structured self-study for recreational skippers. One flat price. Lifetime access. No upsells.

Learn by Doing — Included Practice Tools

Passive video watching builds vocabulary. Active practice builds skippering. Every enrolment unlocks five hands-on tools so you refresh knowledge the way it's actually used.

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AIS / Radar / COLREG Bridge Simulator

54 interactive scenarios — head-on, crossing, overtaking, restricted visibility, TSS and narrow channels. Real CPA/TCPA readouts, ARPA target tracking, realistic ship-handling response. Drills Rules 2, 5–10, 12–19, 23–30, 34 and 35.

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Daily Maritime Quiz

A fresh question every day keeps knowledge razor-sharp year-round. Global leaderboard with weekly, monthly and yearly rankings. A two-minute habit that compounds.

Play today's question

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Weekly Bonus-Question Email

One maritime question in your inbox each week. Spaced-repetition learning that keeps knowledge fresh without effort — you learn imperceptibly while going about your day.

Delivered automatically on enrolment

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Maritime Glossary

Searchable dictionary of navigation, COLREG and seamanship terms — cross-linked and free to browse. Look up a term, get a clean, accurate definition.

Browse glossary

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Maritime Crossword

Daily crossword of nautical terminology. A light way to keep terminology knowledge sharp between study sessions — surprisingly effective memory reinforcement.

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What You'll Review in the Course

The full Skipper Refresher syllabus — 12 core topics, bite-sized and reinforced by the bridge simulator.

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COLREG 72 — Rules of the Road

Head-on, crossing, overtaking, stand-on vs give-way. Drilled live in the simulator.

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ARPA / AIS / Radar

Target tracking, CPA/TCPA, risk of collision, correct manoeuvre.

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Navigation Lights

Recognize vessel type and direction at night or in poor visibility.

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GMDSS & VHF Basics

Distress and safety communication at sea.

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Safety at Sea

Liferafts, rescue procedures, helicopter pick-ups.

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Navigation & Chartwork

Reading charts, plotting courses, position fixing.

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Tides & Currents

How they affect your route — and how to use them.

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Navigational Aids

Buoys, beacons, IALA A/B maritime signals.

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Restricted Visibility

Safe piloting in fog or darkness — Rule 19 drills.

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Weather & Meteorology

Reading forecasts, avoiding risks, interpreting pressure systems.

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Anchoring Techniques

Set the hook properly in different conditions.

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Electronic Navigation

GPS, radar, ECDIS basics and other digital tools.

Why This Refresher Works

Three principles that set this course apart from watch-and-forget video libraries.

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Learn by Doing

Watching video builds vocabulary. Making decisions builds skippering.

54-scenario bridge simulator
Real CPA/TCPA readouts & ARPA tracking
Drills the same loop deck officers train on

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Everything in One Price

One flat fee. Lifetime access. No surprise upsells — ever.

All videos, simulator, exam, PDF, certificate
English + German lessons
No tiers, no subscriptions, no recurring fees

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Built for Retention

Knowledge stays fresh long after the exam — automatically.

Daily Maritime Quiz (Strike Quiz)
Weekly bonus-question email
Daily nautical crossword

Who Is This Course For?

COLREG applies to every vessel on the water — so this course fits anyone standing a watch: yacht skippers, maritime school and academy cadets, deck officers, and people brand new to the sea. Videos rebuild theory; the simulator drills the decisions paper exams only approximate.

Absolute beginner

Starting sailing school soon?

Walk into your first Day Skipper or RYA course already familiar with COLREGs, buoyage and chart basics. Arrive confident — not scrambling to catch up on day one.

Maritime cadet

Cadets & maritime school students

COLREG, ARPA/AIS target tracking and CPA/TCPA work the same on a 200m container ship as on a 12m yacht. The bridge simulator mirrors watchkeeping practice — self-paced drilling between classes and sea time.

Day Skipper

Preparing for your first theory exam

Refresh COLREGs, buoyage, navigation and meteorology. Practise target tracking and CPA/TCPA interpretation on the simulator before you sit the exam.

YM Coastal

Tighten collision-avoidance reflexes

Work through all 54 scenarios to sharpen give-way decisions. Review night navigation, restricted visibility and TSS transit under realistic bridge conditions.

YM Offshore

From knowledge to reflex

Drill multi-target encounters, narrow channels and Rules 34/35 manoeuvring signals. Turn COLREG theory into the kind of response you need at 03:00 on a rough passage.

Note: this is a self-study refresher, not an official RYA/IYT course. It complements formal training — it doesn't replace it. For beginners it builds a foundation; for candidates it's the gap-closer before the exam.

Skipper Refresher Course Sample Videos (German & English)

Watch two short preview lessons to get a feel for the course and teaching style.

English Sample

German Sample

Everything That's Included in Your Enrolment

One flat price of €100 unlocks the complete Skipper Refresher Course. No tiers, no add-ons, no recurring fees. Lifetime access.

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20+ video lessons (EN + DE)

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54-scenario bridge simulator

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Daily Maritime Quiz

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Weekly bonus-question email

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Maritime Glossary

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Maritime Crossword

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Online exam trainer

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Summary PDF

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Refresher Certificate (symbolic)

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A word on the Refresher Certificate

The Refresher Certificate is a symbolic completion proof — it confirms you worked through this refresher and passed the online exam. It is not an official skipper licence and does not replace an RYA, IYT, SRC/LRC or national certification. Many charter companies accept it as evidence of recent training alongside your existing licence, but the real value of this course is in the practice — the simulator, the daily habits, the rebuilt confidence.