RYA Day Skipper

The Day Skipper Course is conducted on board a Cruising Yacht (7-13m LOA), to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar.

Course Structure

•Navigation, pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and skippering techniques.

Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience. The Day Skipper Practical Course is designed to teach you to “Take Command” of a small yacht by day in familiar waters safely and confidently. A skipper does much more than navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and well being of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, vitualing, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.

Useful Information

•Instruction

•Accommodation on Yacht

•All Snacks & meals except one evening meal taken ashore

•Mooring fees

•Gas & fuel

•Use of LifeJackets

•Loan of Waterproofs

•Free secure car parking