RYA Day Skipper

The RYA Day Skipper course - this five-day course will take you to the level where you can skipper a small yacht on short passages by day and be in charge and responsible for the safety of your crew. You will be instructed on boat handling under power and sail, deck work, navigation, seamanship, meteorology, rules of the road, engines, maintenance, pilotage, emergency situations and passage making. In 5 days you will gain the knowledge and experience that may otherwise take a number of years to obtain without expert instruction and the confidence to take on the challenge of being a skipper for friend and family.

Course Structure

Preparation for sea

Navigation

Meteorology

Maintenance and repair work

Provisioning

Yacht handling under power

Passage making

Deck work

Pilotage

Rules of the road

Engines

Emergency situations

Man overboard recovery

Yacht handling under sail

Useful Information

Pre Course Experience: 5 Days sea time, 100 miles with 4 night hours

Assumed Knowledge: Basic navigation and sailing ability

Included in your course fee

-course notes

-all meals cooked onboard

-complimentry beer and wine each evening

-accommodation on the yacht

-linen - but you will need your own sleeping bag

-Course Completion Certificate

-full use of yachts inventory, which includes safety harnesses/lifejackets, navigation equipment