RYA Day Skipper Theory Shorebased Courses

Day Skipper Theory

No previous experience is required.

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
The course may be taught over 5 days, spread over a series of weeks, or a number of evening sessions over a longer period.

Course topics include:

~ the basics of seamanship
~ the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
~ chartwork
~ electronic charts
~ position fixing
~ plotting a course to steer
~ weather forecasting and meteorology
~ tides
~ collision regulations
~ construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
~ emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and life rafts.

Booking Information

These courses are run according to demand so please get in contact with out office to register your interest and we can discuss further options.