RYA Day Skipper

Course description

The Day skipper / Watch Leader course is an integral part of the overall cruising scheme. It is an essential building block of knowledge for those wishing to progress to the Day Skipper practical course. A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. 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 cruising.

Course content

Nautical terms, Ropework, Anchorwork, Safety, Int regulations for preventing collisions at sea, Definition of position course & speed, Navigation charts & publications, Navigation drawing instruments, Compass, Chartwork, Position fixing, Tides & Tidal streams, Visual aids to navigation, Passage planning, Navigation in restriced visibility, Meterology, Pilotage & Electronic aids to navigation.

Pre-course experience / requirements

None although a little practical time may help