Course Details
Duration: 5 Days
Day Timings: 9:00 – 17:00
Residential? – No. Accommodation often available on one of our Charter Yachts at small cost
Minimum Age – 12 years
Prior Experience –None.
About The Course
The 5 day RYA Day Skipper Theory shore based course provides a useful introduction to Chart work, Collision Regulations, Lights & Shapes, Meteorology, Pilotage and more.
Spend a relaxed five days in our spacious classroom with one of our friendly instructors who will guide you through all you need before you get out there and start skippering.
GPS Navigation is covered, as well as working up estimated positions and dead reckoning. Safety procedures and anchoring are also covered, and these are very useful topics to cover in a classroom with no wind and waves disturbing you!
FAQs
Monday 8th to Friday 12th October
Monday 5th to Friday 9th November
Pen & Paper
Course materials, Charts, Chart plotter simulators, Plotters, Dividers, Compasses, Tea, Coffee.
We will guide you through all you need to enhance your boating knowledge. The course covers charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, and passage planning.
Other Courses we have to offer
| Course Name | Course Type | Length |
|---|---|---|
| RYA Helmsman Course – Motor | Motor Boat, | 2 Days |
| RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course | Shore Based, | 2 Days |
| RYA Start Yachting | Sailing, | 2 Days |
| RYA Competent Crew | Sailing, | 5 Days |
| RYA Day Skipper Motor | Motor Boat, | 4 Days |