RYA Day Skipper Theory

RYA Day Skipper Theory Evening Class in Southampton

A comprehensive introduction to Navigation for Sailors, Powerboaters, Kayakers, Fishermen, Divers etc

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day.

A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night navigation.

The RYA is continually updating its courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising / power boats.

In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA have developed a chart plotter specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation.

Use of this plotter is an integral part of the Day Skipper shorebased course. You will need access to a PC to use the RYA On Line Chart Plotter. We will provide PCs at the evening class.

Course Structure

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 including distress calls, use of flares,

safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts.