RYA Day Skipper

The first of our skippering courses, our aim is to give you as much knowledge as you will need to get out there and start sailing for yourself. Whether you are thinking of chartering or buying, this essential course will fill you with the confidence to take those first steps.

Syllabus:

Preparation of the yacht for sea

Deck work

Navigation skills

Pilotage skills

Meteorology

Rules of the road

Basic maintenance and repair work

Basic engine knowledge

Emergency situations

Yacht handling under power

Yacht handling under sail

Sail trim

Passage planning