The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.
In the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course students learn the fundamentals of inshore and coastal navigation. Key topics include charts and chartwork, pilotage, buoyage, meteorology, position fixing, shaping a course, dealing with tidal waters, use of electronic navigation, and the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea. As well as navigation this course will also give you an understanding of different boat types, explaining nautical terms, and will discuss the safety equipment typically carried onboard a boat.
The RYA Online Day Skipper theory course is an excellent prelude to the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course and equips the aspiring skipper with enough knowledge to navigate with confidence in familiar waters by day.
Full training pack contents include:
- Two RYA practice charts
- The RYA Day Skipper course notes
- The RYA Day Skipper course exercises
- The RYA Training Almanac
- Free Set of Dividers and Portland Plotter
COURSE OUTCOMES
Following successful completion of an assessment, a RYA Day Skipper Theory certificate will be issued.
DURATION
Approximately 40 hours study with a 2 part, 2 hour assessment
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None required
COURSE SYLLABUS
- An Introduction to All aspects of Navigation Theory
- Tides
- Weather
- Collision Regulations
- Vessel Safety