RYA Day Skipper Theory
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course equips you with enough knowledge to undertake short coastal passages by day. It is highly recommended that you complete this course prior to attending the RYA Day Skipper Practical course, in fact, many schools (including ourselves) insist on it.
COURSE DURATION
5 days from 9am to 5pm. Each evening there is likely to be 1 – 2 hours ‘homework’.
INSTRUCTOR – STUDENT RATIO
Typically there will be a maximum of 6 students on the course, usually less.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
No prior boating experience is necessary although following a Competent Crew Course is ideal.
IS THERE AN END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT?
Yes there is. On the final day of the course you will sit two papers – one focuses on the collision regulations and the other on the navigation aspects of the course. These are simply a way to confirm what you have learnt during the course .
COURSE COST
The course costs £650 and you will receive a full RYA Day Skipper Theory Course pack which includes course notes and RYA Training Charts. The workbooks that you complete as the course proceeds are also yours allowing you to practice again after the course if you wish. You also get a course completion certificate.
HOW DO I BOOK THE COURSE?
We don’t always schedule course dates for this course so if you are keen to consider this course please either give us a call on +90 535 718 06 55 to chat through possible dates or email us at tuition@sailinglifeacademy.com or via ‘Booking request’.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED ON THE COURSE?
- Nautical terms
- Ropework
- Anchorwork
- Safety
- Collision Regulations
- Definition of position, course and speed
- Navigational charts and publications
- Navigational drawing instruments
- Compass
- Chartwork
- Tides and tidal streams
- Visual aids to navigation
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
- Navigation in restricted visibility
- Pilotage
- Marine environment