RYA Day Skipper

RYA Day Skipper

This four day course develops boat handling, pilotage, seamanship and navigation.

During the course you'll learn the basics of berthing 'stern to' as is common in the Mediterranean as well as the more conventional alongside style. The technique for man overboard recovery is also an important part of the syllabus.

The course also introduces the techniques of night pilotage. Anchoring procedures are also developed in this course, helping to ensure you select the best position to be able to relax in confidence.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to confidently skipper a Motor-Cruiser in familiar waters.

Eligible persons can also apply to the Royal Yachting Association for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for vessels upto 24 metres in length. The RYA Dayskipper is also useful for professional yacht crew wishing to gain their Yacht Rating Certificate.

Day Skipper Program

Day 1 Safety briefing & safety equipment, weather forecasts, boat handling familiarisation exercices, prevention of collision regulations, navigation

Day 2 Engine checks, 'stern to' mooring, anchoring, man over board drills, emergency procedures

Day 3 Picking up mooring buoys, alongside mooring, coastal passage, night exercise

Day 4 Recap/ revision, course debrief