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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 ...see more
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Course Overview

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.
Day Skipper Theory Course
Day Skipper Theory Course
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Fundamentals

Course Content

Seamanship; Coastal navigation and pilotage; Chartwork; Electronic charts; Position fixing; Plotting a course to steer; Weather forecasting and meteorology; Tides; Collision regulations

Minimum Age
None

Minimum Duration
40 hours plus exam time.

Certificate Issuing Criteria

The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.

Course Format
Classroom Online

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