RYA Day Skipper Theory

Duration -5 Days. 0930 - 1700 approx.

Residential? -No. Accommodation often available on one of our Charter Yachts at small cost.

Minimum Age -12 Years

Prior Experience -None

Course Qualifications -RYA Day Skipper Shore based

What do I need to bring?

Pen & Paper

We provide

Course materials, Charts, Chart plotter simulators, Plotters, Dividers, Compasses, Tea, Coffee.

The 5 day RYA Day Skipper 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!