About Coastal Skipper Theory
This site helps sailing students revise RYA Coastal Skipper Theory topics with syllabus modules, practice questions, flashcards, mock exams, and practical navigation tools across 17 modules.
Named author and reviewer
Richard Moore, founder and editorial lead
Richard writes and source-checks Compass Revision guides. He is responsible for keeping factual claims aligned with the cited primary material, separating official requirements from training or operator policy and Compass recommendations, and correcting published guidance when the evidence changes.
Independent revision aid
Coastal Skipper Theory is an independent study platform. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the RYA, and it does not issue RYA certificates.
Contact and support
For account, access, payment, or content questions, email support@compassrevision.com.
What the site provides
- Public lesson articles and complete free guided modules
- Practice questions with explanations
- Flashcards for active recall
- Mock exam practice and progress tracking
- Single-course access, with bundle inclusions stated before checkout
- Clear legal, privacy, and support information
Why this platform exists
Compass Revision was created to give learners a focused, low-cost way to practice difficult theory between lessons, courses and time on the water. It combines concise explanations with active recall, mixed questions, flashcards and visual training tools. It is a revision companion, not a training centre, recognised course, assessment or certificate provider.
Research and sources
Official course descriptions establish scope. Rules, weather, safety and navigation claims use the relevant regulator, standards body or public-safety source. Corrections are tracked so the teaching and its supporting sources stay aligned.
Read the editorial policyCorrections are part of publishing
Every page includes a route for reporting a problem. Factual and safety concerns are prioritised, checked against the cited source and recorded with the corrected content. Review dates change only when a substantive review has taken place.
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