online courses
capetan x ardent training
Capetan.club, the best practice school joins forces with Ardent Training, the best RYA online study platform. A top partnership for you to have an unbeatable sailing experience.
Start preparing now
online
for your RYA certification weeks
The best online RYA training is now just a click away. Sign up now and discover the easiest and most effective way to prepare!
preparation for the RYA DAY SKIPPER
How do I prepare online for the RYA DAY SKIPPER course?
For the RYA Day Skipper module we recommend the following modules, available from Your Ardent Training student page:
what is included?
- Nautical Terminology
- Charts
- Buoyage
- Latitude and Longitude
- Measuring Bearings
- Measuring Distance
- The Compass and Magnetic Variation
- GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System)
- Chartplotters
- Transducers
- Radar
- AIS (Automatic Identification System)
- Position Fixing (including range and bearing, transits, and three-point fixes)
- Rope Materials and Construction
- Knots
- Tidal Theory
- Tidal Curves
- Anchors
- Anchoring
- Dead Reckoning
- Tidal Streams
- Estimated Positions
- Course to Steer
- Vectors
- International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
- Pressure Systems and the Passage of Fronts
- Land and Sea Breezes
- Fog
- Forecasts
- Personal Care
- Lifejackets
- Man Overboard
- Stability
- Fire
- Distress Signals
- Helicopter Rescue
- Abandon Ship
- Safety Brief
- Driving
- Passage Planning
- Marine Environment
what do you get?
When you enrol you get :
Course and package details
Instant assistance from an RYA instructor; live chat, e-mail, phone or video calls, 12 hours a day
21.5 hours of video content structured in 112 video lessons
Knowledge base full of extra learning resources
Community Forum to interact with instructors and other students with similar interests
Simulations and corrected final exams, with personal feedback and personalised review plan
Access for 12 months
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate (Theory)
FedEx/DHL Materials Delivery
Professional quality student package, which includes:
Portland nautical reporter (Blundell Harling) and compass (divider)
2 x Admiralty training maps
2B mechanical pencil for map work
Soft eraser for maps
Ardent Training book sign with „useful tips”
Two pieces of Marlow rope
E-book with course notes RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
RYA Training Almanac
RYA yachmaster training
how do i prepare online for the rya coastal / yachtmaster course?
For the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore modules, we recommend that you take the following modules online, available from Your Ardent Training student page:
what is included?
- Compasses
- Transducers
- GNSS
- Chartplotters & Apps
- Radar
- Tidal Theory
- Tidal Terminology
- Secondary Ports
- Tidal Curves
- Tidal Clearances
- Tidal Streams inc. Computation of Rates
- Aids to Nav - Lights
- Aids to Nav - Buoys
- Range and Bearing
- Transits
- Accuracy
- EP (advanced)
- Running Fix
- Course to Steer (advanced)
- Wind Strength and Direction
- Wave Formation
- Fetch, Waves and Swell inc. Dangerous Waves
- Pressure Systems
- Fronts within a Depression
- Weather Forecasts
- Fog
- Monitoring Weather at Sea
- IRPCS - Lights, Shapes, Sounds, and Vessel Identification
- Pilotage Techniques
- Night Pilotage and Blind Navigation
- Lifejackets, Fire, Distress Signals
- Stability
- Adverse Weather
- Helicopter Rescue
- Abandon Ship
- Passage Planning
- Protecting the Marine Environment
what do you get?
When you enrol you get :
Course and package details
Instant assistance from an RYA instructor; live chat, e-mail, phone or video calls, 12 hours a day
27.5 hours of video content
Knowledge base full of extra learning resources
Community Forum to interact with instructors and other students with similar interests
Access for 12 months
Simulations and corrected final exams, with personal feedback and personalised review plan
RYA Yachtmaster Theory Certificate
FedEx/DHL Materials Delivery
Professional quality student package, which includes:
2 x Admiralty training maps
2B mechanical pencil for map work
Soft eraser for maps
Ardent Training book sign with „useful tips”
RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased (Theory) Course Notes Book
Booklet with exercises and information about the RYA course
RYA Training Almanac
Forms for passage planning, tide ladder and secondary harbours (Passage Planning, Tidal Hour Ladder & Secondary Port Proformas)
who is
ardent training?
A pioneering maritime education provider. Established in November 2020, Ardent Training is redefining the standards of online education in sail training. Started by professional sailors and maritime experts, Edd and Charly Hewett, the company is based in the UK but serves aspiring seafarers around the world.
Founders' Profiles
Edd Hewett began his maritime career at the age of 18, travelling to all seven continents in just three years. After landing dream roles on a cetacean research vessel and an Antarctic expedition ship, Edd decided to share his wealth of maritime knowledge with others. This led to the creation of Ardent Training with co-founders Charly and Charlie. Today, Edd divides his time between sailing his own boat, „Mipha”, exploring remote islands, and providing online sailing instruction through Ardent Training.
His love Charly Hewett His love of sailing took root as a young Sea Cadet on the River Thames. From warships and tall ships to whale and dolphin research vessels and Antarctic expedition ships, as well as launch authority for the RNLI, Charly's career has seen it all. Armed with her RYA qualifications, Charly now finds the greatest joy in sharing her sailing knowledge and experiences through Ardent Training.
What Will Your Hostess îi differentiate
Ardent Training is distinguished by its unique and personalised approach to nautical education:
Personalised learning experiences where students form relationships with their instructors.
Instant and live instructor support.
Instructors with extensive experience and diversity in the maritime industry.
Video-based courses based on real-life situations, delivered by our expert instructors.
An extensive question resource with over 1000 questions per course.
Daily content updates and improvements.
Foster community through student-instructor and student-student interactions.
Their Mission
Their mission is to redefine the standards of online education in sail training. They are dedicated to the continuous review and improvement of their courses to enhance students' understanding and skill development. Their commitment is to provide an exceptional learning experience that equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate their sea voyages with confidence and responsibility.
Their objectives
The main objective is to offer the best possible online courses and ensure complete student satisfaction. They aspire to be recognised in the industry as a leader in nautical education and as a company that sets high standards.
DIGITAL LOGBOOK
Your electronic logbook is just a click away. Record your previous experience or anything you're starting from now. An up-to-date logbook helps you keep your boating CV up to date.
ZERO TO HERO
You have over 20 interactive hours, along with online quizzes and exams to help you prepare for your training weeks with capetan.club.
SAILING CV
Your nautical CV is automatically generated with the training you complete, the certifications you update and the logbook you record. You can send it to charter companies whenever requested.
