RYA Day Skipper Theory

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Navigation and seamanship for those new to navigation or wanting to consolidate existing skills. The Day Skipper Shorebased course covers the essential knowledge needed to navigate a yacht on simple passages.

The course includes nautical terminology, rope work, safety and emergency procedures, collision avoidance, compass, chart work, tides, meteorology, passage planning and pilotage.

PRE-REQUISITE EXPERIENCE

None, although we would advise all candidates to have completed an RYA Helmsman course.

Qualifications: RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certification