RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
The Day Skipper Theory Course is essential as preparation for the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course. You do not need to have had any formal training in navigation or sailing to successfully complete this course. Prior to the start you will receive the RYA course notes which will help you to get in the right frame of mind.
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course covers the following:
- A comprehensive introduction to chartwork and navigation
- Tidal heights and tidal streams
- Buoyage
- Collision regulations
- Meteorology
- The basics of seamanship
- Electronic navigation including the use of chartplotters and GPS.
- Essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
- Passage planning
To view a full RYA Day Skipper Theory Course syllabus please click here.
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, over two weekends or during evening classes. 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).
Courses are held in our light and airy classrooms in Emsworth Yacht Harbour. All equipment to complete the course will be provided, you just need to bring a notepad.
To help our students after the course you will be provided with a Day Skipper Theory post course revision pack together with a service to answer your queries by e-mail.
This course naturally leads onto the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Course and is complemented by the RYA VHF/SRC Radio Course, RYA First Aid Course and RYA Diesel Engine Course.
Dates - September 2011 to June 2012
RYA Day Skipper Theory - 5 Consecutive Days £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
| Mon 12th - Fri 16th September 2011 | Mon 26th - Fri 30th September 2011 |
| Mon 3rd - Fri 7th October 2011 | Mon 17th - Fri 21st October 2011 |
| Mon 31st October - Fri 4th November 2011 | Mon 21st - Fri 25th November 2011 |
| Mon 28th November - Fri 2nd December 2011 | Mon 16th - Fri 20th January 2012 |
| Mon 30th January - Fri 3rd February 2012 | Mon 20th - Fri 24th February 2012 |
| Mon 5th - Fri 9th March 2012 | Mon 19th - Fri 23rd March 2012 |
| Mon 9th - Fri 13th April 2012 | Mon 30th April - Fri 4th May 2012 |
| Mon 21st - Fri 25th May 2012 | Mon 4th - Fri 8th June 2012 |
| Mon 18th - Fri 22nd June 2012 |
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Long Weekends £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th September and Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th September 2011 |
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th November and Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th November 2011 |
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th January and Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd January 2012 |
Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th March and Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th March 2012 |
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th April and Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th May 2012 |
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Evenings £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
Tuesday evenings between 7.00pm - 9.00pm over 20 weeks from 27th September 2011 to 28th February 2012
(Christmas holidays Wednesday 14th December 2011- Monday 9th January 2012)
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course 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 complete an enquiry form.
