RYA Day Skipper

RYA Day Skipper

Course Aims:
This is an elementary course in basic seamanship which is suitable for beginners and people with little experience in Yatchs or Motor Yachts

Course Content:
The syllabus includes:
Natutical terms
Rope work
Anchor work
Safety
Collision Regulations
Chart work
Tides
Visual aids to navigation
Passage planning
Pilotage
Meteorology

Progression:
After the Day Skipper shore based course the students will be ready to take the Day Skipper practical course with RYA. This can then lead to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shore based qualifications

Awarding Body:
RYA

Exam:
Assessment is continious using exercises set by RYA with 2 final assessment papers towards the end of the course. Students will be kept informed of their progress throughout the course.

Qualification:
RYA Day Skipper Certificate

Level:
Level 2

Other Costs:
Students will be expected to purchasethe RYA Student Pack (Approx 27) and navigation tables (Approx 5)

Duration:
30 weeks at 2 hours per week

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.