RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
The Day Skipper Theory 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 RYA Basic Navigation & Safety course first. Prior to the start you will receive the RYA course notes which will help you to get in the right frame of mind.
The day skipper theory course covers the following:
- A comprehensive introduction to chartwork
- Tidal heights and tidal streams
- Buoyage
- Collision regulations
- Meteorology
- The basics of seamanship
- Electronic navigation including the use of chartplotters and GPS.
- Pilotage and passage planning
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 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.
EVENING CLASSES
Bookings now being taken for evening courses starting Mid September
Dates - April to December 2010
RYA Day Skipper Theory - 5 Consecutive Days £320
| Mon 19th - Fri 23rd April | Wed 5th - Sun 9th May |
| Mon 17th - Fri 21st May | Mon 7th - Fri 11th June |
| Mon 19th - Fri 23rd July | Mon 13th - Fri 17th September |
| Mon 27th September - Fri 1st October | Wed 13th - Sun 17th October |
| Mon 18th - Fri 22nd October | Mon 1st - Fri 5th November |
| Mon 22nd - Fri 26th November | Wed 1st - Sun 5th December |
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Long Weekends £320
Fri 4th - Sun 6th June and Sat 19th - Sun 20th June |
Fri 16th - Sun 18th July and Sat 24th - Sun 25th July |
Fri 10th - Sun 12th September and Sat 25th - Sun 26th September |
Fri 12th - Sun 14th November and Sat 20th - Sun 21st November |
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Evenings £320
Tuesday evenings between 7.00pm - 9.00pm over 22 weeks from 14th September 2010 to 1st March 2011
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the 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.
