Dayskipper Theory and Practical Combined
The Day Skipper Yacht Training Package Combined includes RYA Day Skipper Theory and RYA Day Skipper Practical. This a consecutive 9 day course. The first 2 days will involve Day Skipper Theory, the next 5 days will involve Day Skipper Practical and the final 2 days will involve Day Skipper Theory.The Day Skipper Theory course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers and is an essential preparation for our RYA Day Skipper Practical course.
The Day Skipper Theory Course covers:
- Seamanship
- Chart Familiarisation
- Tidal Heights
- Tidal Streams
- Secondary Ports
- Position Fixing
- Dead Reckoning
- Estimated Position
- Course to Steer
- Using the GPS
- Chart Work Exam
- Buoyage & Pilotage
- Safety
- Meterology
- Passage Planning
- Collision Regulations
- Passage Making
- General Exam
Course Objective: You will be able to navigate around familiar waters by day
Course Assessment: Two exam papers
Prerequisite: Competent Crew Practical or Equivalent Experience
On the RYA Day Skipper Practical course you will gain further experience through planning and completing passages, including a night sail. You will also gain your ICC (International Certificate of Competence). You will also practice lots of close quarter handling skills and mooring in a range of marinas - offering more interesting ways to tie up for the night!
The Day Skipper syllabus will cover: • Preparation For Sea • Deck Work • Navigation • Rules Of The Road • Maintenance & Repair Work • Emergency Situations • Engines • Yacht Handling Under Power & Sail • Passage Making • Night Cruising • Pilotage • Meteorology
Course Objective: You will be licensed to skipper your own boat and charter a boat both in the UK or abroad.
Prerequisite: Some theoretical knowledge is an advantage
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