RYA Day Skipper

The RYA Day Skipper Course is suitable for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

Learn to skipper a short passage with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety. Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn’t.

Course Structure

Preparation for sea,

deck work,

navigation,

pilotage,

meteorology,

rules of the road,

maintenance and repair work,

engines,

victualling,

emergency situations,

yacht handling under power,

yacht handling under sail,

passage making,

night cruising

Useful Information

Pre-course experience:

5 days,

300 miles,

4 night hours

Assumed knowledge:

Basic navigation and helmsmanship

It is recommended that you attend the RYA Day Skipper Theory shorebased course beforehand

Minimum age:

16yrs