RYA Day Skipper

Fee information. Click here for eligibility details (opens in a new window).

THIS IS A FREE COURSE. Please telephone 020 3045 5176 or visit one of our centres to enrol.

Course description

An exciting opportunity to introduce potential students to basic knots that are essential to the running any type of boat. Also experience the flavour of the basics of navigation and use of plotting instruments.

What you need to join the class

Nothing

What the course will cover

Intro basic navigation and onshore aspects of seamanship

Teaching and learning activities

Presentation, practical tasks.

What you will be able to do by the end of the course (Course objectives)

Know if a full Day Skipper Course is appropriate for the potential students needs

Examination or qualification (if applicable) including costs. The course fee usually includes examination costs: registration with the exam board, certification and administration fees. If the fees are not included, the brochure will tell you this.

None

Work expected outside lesson time (e.g. homework, assignments, etc.)

None

What you need to bring to the first class

1. Pencil. 2. Paper. 3. Rubber

Books, materials and equipment you need for the course (including additional costs, specialist stockists, etc.) Note: your tutor may recommend additional items during the course.

None..

What you can do next

Make a decision about enrolling for the Day Skipper Theory course.

Additional information - General

At the beginning of the course, you will have an induction to the College and the course. Your tutor will ask you to complete a Student Learning Record (SLR) and agree your personal learning goals. This paperwork is a requirement of the College s Quality Improvement Programme.