RYA Day Skipper Theory

The first level of independent navigation

The RYA log book stipulates the minimum time required for this theory training course is 40 hours plus revision and assessment time.

This shore based course is designed to complement the practical course.

Syllabus includes

•Nautical Terminology / Rope & Anchor work

•Safety / Collision Regs (IRPCS)

•Charts / The compass / Tools and Aides

•Course & Speed / Positon fixing

•Chartwork / Tides / Tidal heights & streams

•Meterology

•Passage planning / Pilotage / Visual aides to navigation

•The Marine Environment