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RYA Training Ladder - Learn to Sail

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As the leading RYA Sailing School in the UK, we deliver quality theoretical (such as the Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course) and practical (such as the Day Skipper Course Combined Theory & Practical) training courses that allow you to learn to sail using the world renowned RYA training scheme.

To use the learn to sail training ladder simply use the table below to establish your existing knowledge to determine which sailing course is best for you.

 

Beginner

 

Intermediate

 

Advanced

  One day support courses
RYA Courses

Course

Pre Course Knowledge

Ability After Course

RYA Start Yachting Taster Weekend »
Practical

None

First steps to learning to sail and becoming a knowledgeable and useful crew member

RYA Competent Crew »
Practical

None

Knowledgeable and useful crew member

RYA Online Essential Navigation and Seamanship »
Online Study

None

Basic introduction to navigation and safety which is aimed at users of small day boats and RIBs

RYA Day Skipper Theory »
Shorebased

Some practical experience desirable

Theoretical knowledge of basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology

RYA Day Skipper »
Practical

Basic knowledge of navigation to the level of the Day Skipper Theory Course and basic sailing ability. 5 Days sailing, 100 miles, 4 night hours.

Learn to sail and skipper small yachts in familiar waters by day

RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory & Practical »
Shorebased & Practical

Some practical experience desirable

Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory »
Shorebased

Practical experience desirable. Navigation to Day Skipper theory standard.

Theoretical knowledge of offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage and meteorology

RYA Coastal Skipper »
Practical

15 Days (2 days as skipper)
300 miles, 8 night hours
Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard, sailing to Day Skipper standard

Can begin to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep + MCA/RYA Exam »
Practical

30 Days (2 days as skipper)
800 miles, 12 night hours
Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard
VHF/SRC licence
First Aid certificate

Has the knowledge and ability to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but not necessarily the experience needed to undertake longer passages. Has the same theoretical knowledge as a Yachtmaster but not as much practical experience to enable him or her to perform as smoothly or consistently

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Prep + MCA/RYA Exam »
Practical

50 Days (5 days as skipper)
2500 miles
5 passages over 60 miles
(including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper)
Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard
VHF/SRC licence
First Aid certificate

A Yachtmaster is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from a harbour

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory »
Shorebased

Coastal and offshore sailing
Navigation to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory standard

Has the theoretical knowledge of astro navigation, ocean meteorology and passage planning to undertake an ocean passage

 

* It is strongly recommended that you take a preparation course prior to taking the practical examinations.

Click Support Courses for a list of extra courses that may support your way up the training ladder as you learn to sail.

The RYA training scheme is designed in such a way that in order to learn to sail safely and successfully, further experience or consolidation is often required before advancing to the next level. This can be achieved in a variety of ways. For those that have achieved Day Skipper Practical qualification or higher why not charter a yacht from us and really put those skills into practice. Alternatively joining us for a distance cruise or cross channel weekend will help increase your confidence and build your mileage in new and exciting cruising grounds. Don't forget that you are very welcome along at any time just for a refresher or brush up or even just to get away from it all and go sailing! You don't have to be booked on a specific course. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn to sail you are assured of a warm welcome and patient instructors who do have a sense of humour!
 

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Last Updated on Friday, 30 March 2012 13:35