RYA Day Skipper Theory

No previous knowledge is necessary and provides a comprehensive introduction to cruising which is designed to give you enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. The course content includes:- nautical terms, ropework, anchoring, safety, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS), position fixing, plotting a course to steer, charts and publications, use of navigational instruments, chartwork, tides and tidal streams, visual aids, meteorology, passage planning, navigation in restricted visibility, pilotage and the marine environment. The required teaching time is 40 hours, five to six days, with two assessment papers.

Duration 5 days/2.5 weekends

Cost per person £390