RYA Day Skipper Theory

RYA Day Skipper Theory courses London classroom's Webber st SE1 very Nr Waterloo Station and Curtain Road very Nr Liverpool st Station EC2.

Should you wish to inquire about shorebased

training at your own venue then please contact us.

The course will provide you with a sound basis of navigational and sailing theory, including chartwork, pilotage, passage-planning weather and sea-safety.

Classroom training is a vital complement to our RYA practical sailing courses. We make subjects relevant, interesting and fun to study. Our shore based course instructors are all current practical RYA sailing instructors with the patience, knowledge and experience to bring the subject to life.

Why Hamilton Sailing London theory ?

We have been teaching in London non stop for the past 15 years. We have had many students who have gone on to skipper for themselves abroad and in the UK. We keep class numbers low, we provide more free material than any other school they include Charts, informative books, Sailing Theory book, videos, weekly easy to understand handouts & a free Learning Zone

The courses are run over seven weeks, the very best way to learn (one night per week class 6.30pm - 9.30pm plus two days over a weekend)

Its possible to miss a night and still catch up, We do everything we can to help you learn and pass !

Note: Some other schools only teach for 5 evenings then set 40 hrs of home learning!

We believe that the best way to learn is by talking to a teacher who is a Yachtmaster instructor, they can explain the subject and answers your questions face to face.

We also mark your exam on the last day and award you your certificate on that day in person.

Hamilton sailing will stand by you. Our Pass rate is 99% If you attended all evenings.

but if you did not pass the course at the first attempt then we will keep giving you opportunities, free of charge until you do pass. !!

Course topics include: The basics of seamanship

the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage,tides

chartwork,electronic charts, position fixing.

Plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology

collision regulations, emergency and safety procedures.

We offer Friendly efficient office support offering an almost immediate response to any question anytime.