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RYA Day Skipper Theory

RYA Day Skipper Theory

Course at a glance

Suitable for – inexperienced and aspiring Skippers.
Minimum age – 16
Location – Essex Outdoors Bradwell RYA Training Centre. 
Duration - 6 days over 2 long weekends. 

Accommodation - Free accommodation is available upon request

Price – £400

To Book

  • Select the first day of the 2 weekends (shown in green).
  • Click on the + icon then number of guests you require.
  • Click to checkout.

Course details

The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship for competent crew. The course will equip 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. The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers.

Course Content

  • The basics of seamanship
  • The essentials of coastal navigation and 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

Course Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the skills and responsibilities of managing and skippering a small cruising vessel. This qualification is the knowledge required to move on to the Day Skipper Practical course.

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