RYA Day Skipper Theory
A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.
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.
We are continually updating our courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising boats. Use of a chart plotter software is an integral part of our Day Skipper shore based course giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation.
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.
We are continually updating our courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising boats. Use of a chart plotter software is an integral part of our Day Skipper shore based course giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation.
- the basics of seamanship
- the essentials of coastal navigation & pilotage
- chart work
- 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, life jackets and life rafts
Course requirements;
Note pad, 2b pencil, Eraser, and Portland plotter/divider kit or If you prefer, we can put a pack together for £25 available to purchase on the day (1 week’s notice required).
Course Dates: TBC
Please contact the office for further details:
Note pad, 2b pencil, Eraser, and Portland plotter/divider kit or If you prefer, we can put a pack together for £25 available to purchase on the day (1 week’s notice required).
Course Dates: TBC
Please contact the office for further details:
