Practise COLREGS, navigation, tides, weather, marine radio, and more with 1,900+ questions, clear explanations, and smart review. Start free with no account required.
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Four full courses, dozens of modules — pick a topic and start in seconds.
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From first sailing lessons to Day Skipper and marine radio exam prep, SailQuiz turns the syllabus into focused practice.
Start here if you're new
Learn the essential language of sailing — boat parts, sail behavior, basic maneuvers, marina skills, and onboard safety.
You'll know your port from starboard and handle a boat with confidence.
Coastal Navigation & Seamanship
Chartwork, tides, pilotage, weather, lights, buoyage, and COLREGS. Covers the same topics as RYA Day Skipper and ASA 103-105.
You'll master the theory for safe coastal navigation.
VHF Operations & Emergency Procedures
VHF operation, channels, distress and safety procedures, DSC, and GMDSS. Prep for any marine radio license — SRC, FCC, or equivalent.
You'll understand VHF procedures and be ready for your radio exam.
Quick questions with instant feedback — this is how you'll learn
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Keep practising on iPhone or iPadMore than just quizzes. SailQuiz uses proven learning science — retrieval practice beats passive reading every time — to help you retain knowledge and know exactly when you've mastered each topic.
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Test yourself before studying. Retrieval practice improves retention by up to 50%.
Smart review scheduling surfaces questions right before you forget them.
Timed practice tests that challenge your knowledge. Know when you've mastered a topic.
See your mastery grow topic by topic with clear progress indicators.
Set a daily target and build consistency. Small sessions add up fast.
Use the responsive website on any device, or grab the dedicated offline iOS app for studying without a connection.
Practical sailing knowledge organized into focused modules. Each topic includes quizzes, explanations, and progress tracking.
Yes — create a free account and start quizzing immediately. Free includes all core courses and quizzes with basic progress tracking. For mock exams, spaced repetition, and detailed explanations, upgrade to Premium.
Yes. The website is fully responsive on phones, tablets, and desktops. We also have a dedicated native iOS app on the App Store — a separate, fully offline product (no account needed) for studying without a connection.
No. SailQuiz is an independent study tool — not affiliated with or endorsed by any certifying body (RYA, ASA, USCG, or others). Our quizzes complement your coursework but do not replace formal training or certification.
Yes. Our courses cover universally applicable sailing theory — COLREGS, navigation, weather, tides, and VHF radio are the same worldwide. The content maps to topics tested in ASA, USCG, and NASBLA certifications, not just RYA.
Test yourself first, then learn from the feedback. This approach (retrieval practice) helps knowledge stick longer than passive reading or watching videos. Research consistently shows it boosts long-term retention.
Three courses: Sailing Foundations (beginner basics), Day Skipper Theory (coastal navigation, tides, COLREGS, weather, and more — equivalent to ASA 103-105 topics), and Marine Radio (VHF operation, DSC, distress procedures, GMDSS). More courses added regularly.
Day Skipper is an intermediate sailing certification covering coastal navigation, tides, weather, COLREGS, and seamanship. Our Day Skipper Theory course covers these same universal topics — useful whether you're studying for RYA, ASA, or just want to understand coastal sailing.
Yes. SailQuiz covers the core theory topics tested in sailing certifications worldwide. Use the mastery tracker to know exactly when you're exam-ready. The Sailing Foundations course is great for anyone just starting out.
Start free on iPhone or iPad. Practise offline, review weak topics, and build exam confidence one short session at a time.
