RYA Day Skipper Theory

This course covers all essentials of near-shore navigation, collision regulations, meteorology, tidal calculations, safety and much more. It is essential preparation for the Day Skipper Practical course. Aproximately 40hrs of tuition and study, supported by a comprehensive set of materials supplied with course, and tutors who are always happy to be contacted should you have a problem.

COURSE OPTIONS - choose the course that suits you. We have four options depending on your time constraints / preferred learning style :

Classroom Evenings - 7 evenings and a weekend guided through the syllabus and exercises by the instuctor. See more or see dates

Two Weekends + Homestudy + Webinars - a weekend in the classroom, on-line homestudy supported by webinars, followed by a weekend course review and exams.

One Weekend + Homestudy + Webinars + On-line Assessment - introductory weekend class, followed by supported home study and on-line exams.

3 Evenings + Homestudy + Webinars + on-line assessment - 3 classroom evenings with supported homestudy in between. on-line assessment.

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Course Structure

We include everything you will need with your course fee :

RYA Training Charts 3 and 4

RYA Training Almanac

RYA Day Skipper Course Notes

RYA Chart Simulator Software

RYA Exercise Book

Nomad Sailing Course Notes and exercise answers

Access to on-line training aids, downloads and mock exams

Cordage for practicing your the knots

USB Drive with presentations and videos

Plotter and Divider set if required - Discounted to £12

Topics for this course include review the full syllabus

the basics of seamanship

the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage

chartwork

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 incl. distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts

We run our theory courses at the following locations

London Waterloo SE1 ORB

London Moorgate EC1Y 8SE

Hastings, East Sussex TN38 0JB