Day Skipper Theory - 26/1 » Day Skipper - 13
Tue 1st December, 18:00-21:00
This event is part of the Day Skipper Theory - 26/1 group.
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RYA - Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship. Its goal is to help prepare you in making the key decisions needed onboard to skipper a small vessel in familiar waters.
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is open to anyone and while some practical experience is desirable, it is not required.
Course Content:
- Seamanship
- Coastal navigation and pilotage
- Chartwork
- Electronic charts
- Position fixing
- Plotting a course to steer
- Weather forecasting and meteorology
- Tides
- Collision regulations
| Course: | DS - 26/1 |
| Dates | 13 x consecutive Tuesday evenings - 8th September - 1st December 2026 + Exam |
| Timing | 6pm-9pm |
| Eligibility: | Club members only ( Click here to join) |
| Course Prerequiste: | None |
| Cost: | £300.00 |
| Instructor: | Janet Shields |
| Student/Instructor Ratio: | Max 12:1 - Room size restricts course to 8:1 |
| Publications: | Students receive the following: Day Skipper Shorebased notes - eBook Exercise & Course Information booklet - eBook Day Skipper Electronic Navigation Resource - eBook Training Charts 3 & 4 - In print |
| Cutoff: | TBC |
Please ensure you are available for all evenings listed above.
Resources assigned to this event
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