This course will provide a good understanding of the concepts and techniques used to safely navigate in inshore coastal waters. It is strongly recommended that you complete this shorebased course if you are considering the Day Skipper practical course. The Shorebased course teaches you to navigate using both traditional and electronic methods, which can then be applied at sea.
RYA Day Skipper Theory
Unit A1, Chichester Marina, Birdham. PO20 7EJ.
- Next Date: 16th Oct 2023
- Price: GBP (£)399
Course Details
- School Portsmouth & Chichester Marine Training
- Location Unit A1, Chichester Marina, Birdham. PO20 7EJ.
- All Dates 16th Oct 2023 - 6 places
6th Nov 2023 - 6 places
22nd Jan 2024 - 6 places
19th Feb 2024 - 6 places
18th Mar 2024 - 6 places
22nd Apr 2024 - 6 places
20th May 2024 - 6 places
17th Jun 2024 - 6 places
29th Jul 2024 - 6 places - Duration 5 day(s)
- Accommodation Included No
- Reference DST
Structure
The Day Skipper Theory course covers day and night navigation, chart work and tidal heights. There is an introduction to secondary ports, tidal streams and course to steer, pilotage, passage planning, the hazards and limitations of GPS chart plotters, meteorology and rules of the road. The course is taught in our spacious classroom at Chichester Marine Training. All charts and training equipment are provided.
Useful Information
Course runs from 0800 to approx 1630 each day. Please be prepared to complete homework most nights. There are two exams to sit towards the end of the week.
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Portsmouth & Chichester Marine Training
Unit A1, Chichester Marina, Birdham. PO20 7EJ.