RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory Course
This course, which is essential as preparation for the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course, leads to the RYA Day Skipper Theory Certificate. You do not need to have had any formal training in navigation or sailing to successfully complete this course though if you have no experience you may wish to complete the basic navigation and safety course first. Prior to the course you will receive the RYA course notes which will help you to get in the right frame of mind.
The day skipper theory course is a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, tides and tidal streams, collision regulations, meteorology, the basics of seamanship and electronic navigation including the use of chartplotters and GPS. On successful completion you will have enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day.
The standard course is run over five days which can be completed consecutively or over a series of weekends. On the final day you will be given two assessment papers to complete, the first one being a general paper covering such topics as collision regulations, buoyage, pilotage etc and a second covering chartwork and tides. We can also run this course to suit your needs (see the link to bespoke courses).
All equipment to complete the course will be provided. You just need to bring a notepad. Tea and coffee is provided and you can get lunch from the Village which is a short walk away.
To help our students after the course you will be provided with a post course revision pack based on the course work together with a service to answer your queries by e-mail.
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2008 Dates
RYA Day Skipper Theory -5 Consecutive Days - £320
| Mon 4th - Fri 8th August | Wed 3rd - Sun 7th September |
| Mon 29th September - Fri 3rd October | Mon 13th - Fri 17th October |
| Mon 10th - Fri 14th November | Mon 17th - Fri 21st November |
| Mon 15th - Fri 19th December |
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Long Weekends £320
| Course | Weekend 1 | Weekend 2 |
1 |
Fri 26th - Sun 28th September | Sat 4th - Sun 5th October |
2 |
Fri 31st October - Sun 2nd November | Sat 8th - Sun 9th November |
3 |
Fri 28th - Sun 30th November | Sat 13th - Sun 14th December |
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book or to discuss your requirements you can contact us seven days a week from 8.00a.m to 7.30pm on 01243 432485 or click here to contact us.



