Boating is best enjoyed when you can make informed and confident decisions about where to go, when to go and how best to manage your vessel for the enjoyment and safety of all. The RYA Day Skipper course provides a comprehensive introduction for all would-be skippers and navigators whether sail, power or motor.
Specifically designed equip you with the core theoretical knowledge, skills and confidence this course will help prepare you for the RYA Day Skipper practical qualification.
In the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course students are taught the basics of coastal and inshore navigation. Key topics include charts and chartwork, pilotage, 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.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Following successful completion of an assessment, a RYA Day Skipper Theory certificate will be issued.
DURATION
5 Days
STUDENT – INSTRUCTOR RATIO
6:1 (maximum)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
No prior knowledge or experience required, although some time spent previously aboard a yacht would be beneficial
COURSE SYLLABUS
- All aspects of Navigation Theory
- Tides
- Weather
- Collision Regulations
- Vessel Safety