1. Day Skipper theory and Practical combined course : A 9 day course combining the Practical and theory course.
2. Zero to Day Skipper: A package combining the Competent Crew, Day Skipper Theory and parcical courses plus a further shorebased course.
3. Day Skipper: A package assuming to have completed the competent crew course or and equivilant experince. Includes the Day Skipper Theory and parcical courses plus a further shorebased course.

Day Skipper 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

Zero to Dayskipper

Fast Track to Dayskipper This flexible discounted package from zero experience to RYA Dayskipper will enable you to complete your Dayskipper in a short time or over the period of a year. We run our RYA course from several great locations including Brighton, Gosport & Barcelona. At the end of the course you will be licensed to skipper your own boat and charter a boat both in the UK or abroad. Courses are run throughout the year and Dayskipper package includes: Competent Crew (5 Days)The Competent Crew course is a ‘hands on’ practical course that teaches you the basic principles of sailing, as well as personal safety.  DaySkipper Theory (5 Days)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.
DaySkipper Practical (5 Days)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. Theory Course in Diesel Maintenance, First Aid or VHF Radio (1 Day)RYA Diesel Maintenance - Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts, however this can be prevented if you learn basic maintenance and engine care.

OR

RYA First Aid - You will work through different emergency scenarios on our boats thus gaining valuable information in a more realistic environment.

OR

RYA VHF Radio - It is a legal requirement that someone onboard has a VHF license and this course teaches basic radio operation and what to do in situations of distress and emergencies. It is extremely beneficial to learn how to use a VHF as it is one of the most important safety features on any boat. *Does not include the £60 license fee 
Individual Course Costs
£399 Dayskipper Theory
£599 Competent Crew
£599 Dayskipper Practical
£125 One Day Theory Course(Diesel Maintenance, First Aid or VHF Radio)

Package costs only £1399 low season, £1499 high season saving over £200

Click 'Register' first, then you are free to book all the dates available on our system. Please call our Marina office to discuss to best schedule for you.

Day Skipper

Our RYA Day Skipper package offers excellent discounts on individual course rates, you have a year to complete the Day Skipper package with a very comprehensive program available to suit any requirement as intensive training or spread over several months.

Individual Course Costs
£599 Day Skipper Practical
£399 Day Skipper Theory
£125 One Day Shorebased Theory Course(Diesel Maintenance, First Aid or VHF Radio)

Save £124 when you purchase this package.

Just click 'Register' and you are then free book you courses, please call our Marina Office to run through the best schedule for you.

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 is divided into three weekends.

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

Check practical yacht sailing course dates on weekdays or over weekends

Course Objective: Achieve RYA Day Skipper certificate. You will be licensed to skipper your own boat and charter a boat both in the UK or abroad.

Day Skipper Course prerequisite: Some theoretical knowledge is an advantage.

Just click 'Register' and you are then free book you courses, please call our Marina Office on 01273 42 48 42 ext 1 to run through the best schedule for you.