# NauticEd Sailing — Learn to sail  - get certified

> Interactive sailing education and certification app with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by NauticEd Sailing School.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nauticed-sailing/id502471101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NauticEd Sailing School](https://appshunter.io/developer/468394107)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nauticed-sailing/id502471101/reviews.md

## What is NauticEd Sailing?

This NauticEd Sailing Education App is fully interactive with your online account.  Take all of your NauticEd sailing education courses with you anywhere on your mobile device - online or offline. You can also take the course tests. When you complete a test, the App sends the results up to your online resume automatically.

If you are new to NauticEd, you will get two free courses when you sign up.

If you are looking to gain your International Sailing License, this is the best place to start since you can take the theory courses via this App, or online.

In this App, you can add practical on-the-water experience to your free electronic sailing logbook right from the dock. As you build your sailing resume, your experience and course work show up under the resume tab. Your Sailing Certificate can be viewed and emailed to a yacht charter company anytime, anywhere.

There are so many other freebies. e.g. A free boat maintenance check list that you can take to the boat. Access to over 200 how to sailing articles, a free QR code reader that allows you to bring our hybrid paper eBooks alive and the ability to email your own promotion code to a friend so they get a discount off their own courses.

If you ever have a few spare minutes on a plane, on your boat, in bed after the kids are asleep or waiting in the doctors office for an appointment, now you can learn important theory aspects of sailing and drive the information home by taking the test.  NauticEd, simply the world’s most advanced sailing education and sailing certifications. 

Get started, download this free sailing App and sign-up for free now!

## Key features

- Interactive sailing courses
- Offline course access
- Take course tests
- Automatic resume updates
- Log on-the-water experience
- View and email sailing certificates
- Free boat maintenance checklist

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skipper | $59.99 | one-time |
| Qualified Crew Member | $29.99 | one-time |
| Sail Trim | $29.99 | one-time |
| Bareboat Charter | $29.99 | one-time |
| Maneuvering Under Power | $29.99 | one-time |
| Introductory Celestial Navigation | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coastal Navigation | $29.99 | one-time |
| Catamaran Sailing Confidence | $29.99 | one-time |
| Safety at Sea | $29.99 | one-time |
| Anchoring a Sailboat | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nauticed-sailing/id502471101/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bringing sailing into modern times with conscience and technology

*2026-05-12*

Started with the classes, then logging my sailing trips, brushing up on docking in the VR app, created amazing memories on the flotillas and now tracking miles on voyages with SailTies. The NauticEd system and network is slaying!

### 1/5 — Program is stuck on first lesson!!!!

*2025-05-22*

I have now taken the first test 5 times (passing each time) and the program is stuck: It won’t let me advance to next lesson. Supposedly your place in the course is saved - when I exit the program and come back, I end up right back at the first lesson. This program BLOWS!!!

**Developer response:** This was a bug where the app did not show the results but nothing was lost - the passed test was stored int he database online. The bug has been fixed.

### 1/5 — Dissatisfied with Skippering a small keelboat.

*2025-04-26*

Very difficult to use scanner for this NauticEd book. So disappointed. Headaches. Sad.
Wish you had just put the words on the page. How hard would that be?

**Developer response:** The book was written prior to QR codes were a big thing. Now you can just use your camera. Try again.

### 2/5 — Fix the phone app!

*2022-12-17*

How disappointing to have such great content ALMOST at your fingertips. References to diagrams that don’t exist and animations that are not accessible are more frustrating than if you couldn’t see that you are missing out on them.

**Developer response:** We have just updated the app June 2024. Hope you now have a better experience.

### 3/5 — Comprehensive but buggy and typos

*2022-11-19*

Generally this is a really good source of learning about sailing. The typos and bugs in some of the interactive features are a bit distracting.

**Developer response:** We react immediately to each type when alerted. Feel free to send them to use. Thanks very much.

### 5/5 — If you’re a sailer, then you need this

*2022-03-30*

Hands down the best app for both new and old sailers looking to advance their knowledge out on the water. Even the two basic courses are worth doing alone.
An excellent app and courses that are clearly created by skippers knowledgable in their respective fields.

### 5/5 — Great App Great Way to Learn

*2022-03-04*

I’ve been sailing for years but wanted to get some certifications…. This app was phenomenal and I didn’t think I was going to get anything out of to be honest… The online learning has helped me develop so much and that’s even after taking all the ASA classes and sailing for a couple decades… great job great app!

### 5/5 — A great option to learn about sailing on mobile!

*2021-10-08*

I was pretty hesitant after reading some of the older reviews, but I’m glad that I took the chance to download the app and work through the material. It seems thorough, and it’s a pleasantly conversational style. 

I’ve used the app on both iPadOS and iOS, it works well for both and is able to sync and download the course to both devices.

You are required to create an account to use the classes, I used the “create a ID using email” for my account. (It would be nice to be able to login with an AppleID as a option.)

On account creation I ran into an issue where my login name had a + (plus) symbol that was preventing login authentication in the app, and support responded within a couple hours to assist and provide a solution. (I was able to login just fine on the website, but the app doesn’t like + symbols.)

The only minor issue that I’ve run into on my iPhone is that some of the interactive components are slightly small initially. However, it is possible to “stretch” or zoom in on the interactive components. That makes it so much easier to use the interactive diagrams.

The two free lessons on navigation and basic sail trimming are free to keep if you complete them within 30 days of account creation. After completing the Basic Sail Trimming class I’m extremely glad that there were visual and interactive tutorials as learning aids.

Tests give you feedback. You can select the incorrect answer to better understand why it was wrong, and the tests allow you to pause and go back and review the lessons.

Overall, I can recommend the learning platform provided, the material is solid and I’m excited to work through the Skipper, Small Keelboat class on my journey into sailing!

### 3/5 — Good content, poor app

*2019-02-23*

The Nauticed courses are nice and interesting. The app, however, is very badly done and painful to use on the phone.

**Developer response:** We have just updated the app June 2024. Hope you now have a better experience.

### 2/5 — Login options are not the same on mobile

*2018-03-28*

Please add the Janrain login capabilities to the mobile app! I log in via Google in a web browser, but that option is not available in mobile. This should be easy to fix. Without it, I can’t use the mobile app.

**Developer response:** We have just updated the app June 2024. Hope you now have a better experience. We also added FaceID

## Frequently asked questions about NauticEd Sailing

### What is NauticEd Sailing?

NauticEd Sailing is an educational app that allows users to learn sailing theory, take tests, and log practical experience to build a sailing resume and earn certifications. It offers interactive courses that can be accessed online or offline.

### How does NauticEd Sailing help users get certified?

Users can complete theory courses and take tests within the app. Upon successful completion, results are automatically sent to their online resume, contributing towards their sailing certifications and International Sailing License.

### Can I use NauticEd Sailing without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is fully interactive with your online account and allows you to take all NauticEd sailing education courses and tests offline on your mobile device. Results are uploaded when you reconnect.

### What free resources are available on NauticEd Sailing?

New users receive two free courses upon signup. The app also provides a free boat maintenance checklist, access to over 200 sailing articles, and a QR code reader for hybrid eBooks.

### Does NauticEd Sailing have ads?

Yes, NauticEd Sailing contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users to access its educational content and features.

### What devices is NauticEd Sailing available on?

NauticEd Sailing is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for users who want to learn on the go.

### How often is NauticEd Sailing updated?

The latest version of NauticEd Sailing is 3.2.14, which was last updated on March 6, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and improvements to the learning experience.

### What is the age rating for NauticEd Sailing?

NauticEd Sailing has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about sailing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.14 — 2026-03-06

- General Fixes.

### 3.2.13 — 2026-02-23

- Improved video stability and fixed a bug that prevented certain YouTube links from playing correctly.

### 3.2.12 — 2026-02-11

- fixes

### 3.2.11 — 2025-12-11

We've rolled out a small update focused on improving navigation and clarity! 

Seamless Course Completion: Finished the last module of a course? Instead of an inactive button, you'll now see a "Home" button that instantly takes you back to the main Course Introduction page. Get back to your course overview faster! 
 
Clearer Refreshing: We replaced the classic refresh icon with a clearly labeled "Refresh" button. This small change makes it more intuitive and obvious when and how you can update your content.

### 3.2.10 — 2025-11-14

New Sync Button! You can now instantly refresh and pull down the latest course updates with a simple tap on the new sync button.

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