Free Compass planner

See the sailing journey, not just the next course

Tell us where you are and what you want to do. We will turn your answers into a clear sequence of likely next steps, explain why each one matters, and flag anything to confirm.

Ordered next steps
Checked guidance, clearly labelled
No certificate uploads
1. What do you want to do?
2. How much practical experience do you have?
3. What do you already hold?

Self-declared only. We do not ask for certificate uploads.

4. Where and how do you plan to sail?

These details help separate destination and operator policy from general training advice.

5. What training would suit you?

A postcode is geocoded only for this result and is not saved unless you later choose to save a rounded location in Passport.

What the result can and cannot tell you

The planner offers general guidance rather than legal advice, certificate verification, an RYA service, or a promise that a provider, insurer, flag state or coastal state will accept a qualification. Confirm the current position before booking.

Already know the practical course you need? Tell us what would suit you and a Compass team member will research a small number of relevant options.