RYA Day Skipper Theory

A comprehensive introduction to navigation and seamanship for aspiring skippers of sailing and power driven vessels. This course is a mandatory pre requirement for all Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Yacht Master Practical Courses in Sailing and Motor Boats.

Course Structure

Course topics include:

•Basics of seamanship

•Essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage

•Chartwork

•Electronic charts

•Position fixing

•Plotting a course to steer

•Weather forecasting/Meteorology

•Tides

•Collision regulations

•Construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat

•Essential Safety Information

•Emergency and safety procedures including distress calls,use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts