RYA Day Skipper

Course information:
RYA Day Skipper

Course summary:

Please note: course dates are subject to availability and will be confirmed on application. If the course you wish to study is fully booked we will offer you alternative dates.

Course content:
An introductory course in basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology suitable for beginners and people with limited experience in yachts.
Subject areas:

• Nautical Terminology
• Ropework
• Anchor-work
• Onboard Safety
• Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea
• Charts and Nautical Publications
• Compasses
• Chartwork
• Position Fixing
• Tides and Tidal Streams
• Passage Planning
• Navigation in restricted visibility
• Meteorology
• Pilotage

Course structure:
Operated as a two-hour evening class, over two terms. This course can be delivered as an intensive course if adequate numbers are available.


Qualifications achieved:
Day Skipper Shorebased

Progression opportunities:
This course is considered as the first part of a series of three courses designed for leisure sailing. The progression would be to Yachtmaster Offshore and then finally Yachtmaster Ocean.