RYA Day Skipper Theory

The Rya day skipper theory course will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship for competent crew. The course will equip you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising. Accommodation: • Food and accommodation are available onsite at UKSA. The residential price for this course is £680.

Course Structure

Course topics include: • 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

Useful Information

Prerequisites • None, although we would advise all candidates to have completed an RYA Competent Crew course.