RYA Day Skipper

The shorebased RYA Day Skipper course provides a recommended precursor to the practical RYA course afloat. RYA shorebased instruction for Day, Coastal Skipper and Ocean Yachtmaster are offered as either 5 or 6 day intensive courses: 3 two day or 2 three weekday or weekends; 5 or 6 single day sessions, 12 four hour sessions or 24 two hourly evenings. These are made up to the requirements of the client.

Course Structure

The course caters for beginners to sailing and motor cruising and those with a little experience who wish to follow the preliminary shorebased syllabus of the Royal Yachting Association. No previous knowledge is assumed. The course will cover some basic seamanship ( nautical terminology and the rudiments of personal safety) with a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation and meteorology. It is the right course for beginners to motor cruising and sailing whilst providing a sound basis from which to progress to the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster course. It is ideal for sailing spouses who have decided that it is not much fun being taken to sea as a passenger and want to play a more active part in the sailing and navigation.