RYA Day Skipper
Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5AS, United Kingdom,
230 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool Trent Sea Training
Location Adbolton Lane, West Bridgford, Nottin...
Duration 24 week(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
This course is an introduction to the theoretical skills needed to skipper a small craft. It provides Basic Seamanship and an introduction to Navigation and Meteorology. It is often the first course in the RYA National Cruising Scheme that people attempt.
Course Structure
Seamanship: nautical terms, ropework, anchorwork, safety, preventing collisions at sea, avoiding pollution.
Meteorology: shipping forecast terms, sources of information, basic knowledge of pressure systems, using meteorology in passage planning.
Navigation: chartwork, including use of electronic charts, position fixing, tides, aids to navigation, pilotage, passage planning
Useful Information
Pre-course knowledge:
None required.