RYA Day Skipper Theory

A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced or rusty skippers.

Course Structure

- The basics of seamanship

- Essentials of coastal navigation

- Pilotage

- Chartwork

- Position fixing

- Plotting a course to steer

- Electronic navigation

- Weather forecasting and meteorology

- Tides and tidal streams

- Collision Regulations

- Lights and shapes

- Cruising boat construction, parts and equipment - Emergency and safety procedures

- Life-jackets, harnesses and when to use them

Useful Information

The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. You can choose between ‘one to one’ tuition, evening classes or an intensive course over 21/2 weekends.