RYA Day Skipper shorebased theory course
This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
Course content
- the basics of seamanship
- the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
- chart work
- electronic charts
- position fixing
- plotting a course to steer
- weather forecasting and meteorology
- tides
- collision regulations
- construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
- emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and life rafts
The course is taught over 40 hours and an exam. It can be covered as 5 days divided over weekend sessions, or as an intensive 6 consecutive days course and an exam.
Ability after the course
This course will give you all of the navigation and theoretical knowledge required to move on towards the Day Skipper practical course and RYA Day Skipper certificate.
What's included
- All course materials including RYA Day Skipper theory course notes.
- Sandwich lunch and coffee/tea.
- Free parking at our premises.
- Certificate when successfully passing the exam.
Supporting courses
We recommend as complementary courses the RYA Diesel Engine course, the RYA Short Range Certificate course/exam, and our Passage Planning masterclass.
Supporting books
We recommend the RYA Weather book, RYA Navigation handbook, RYA Sea Survival book for further studying. These publications can be ordered at the RYA webshop.
Thank you so much for the amazing 5 days of learning
I am truly appreciative of the time and passion you have shared with me.
The courses you are delivering are at the highest quality that one could hope for. They exceeded my expectation in every single way.
-- Patrick --
