RYA Day Skipper Theory

Intensive study at theory school, or by correspondence or at night school. An elementary course in seamanship, navigation and meteorology. It is the forerunner to the more advanced Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore standard. The course consists of classroom tuition, a set of course completion papers and written exam papers. A certificate is awarded on successfully completing the course work and passing the exams.The shorebased theory syllabus is the same for sailing and motorboating