RYA Day Skipper Shorebased

"Ivan has a friendly and relaxed teaching style and is genuinely interested in his student’s sailing journey. This makes for a comfortable and safe learning environment and feeling free to make mistakes along the way. While there is much to take in and some definite ‘right and wrongs’ in sailing theory, Ivan’s emphasis on making sailing a fun experience, keeps any information overload to a very manageable level” - Leigh

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RYA Day Skipper Shorebased

Take your navigation and seamanship knowledge to the next level. This is a highly recommended course for those planning to take a practical Day skipper course, sit their ICC assessment, or charter a boat.  It includes topics covering navigation, passage planning, pilotage, tides, meteorology, rules of road, and buoyage.

Specific Topics Covered

• Syllabus includes

  • the basics of seamanship

  • the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage

  • chartwork

  • electronic charts

  • position fixing

  • plotting a course to steer

  • weather forecasting and meteorology

  • tides

  • collision regulations

  • construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat

  • emergency and safety procedures including distress calls,use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts

• 1.5 hour Chartwork Assessment 

• 1.5 hour General Knowledge Assessment

Prerequisites:

• No prior knowledge needed. Some previous experience in navigation, or having completed the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course is helpful.

• We are really happy to help, and want to make sure you are on the best course for your current skills and future goals, so please check in with us if you are unsure which course is the most appropriate for you. 

Delivery Methods:

• Classroom: 5-Days either Mon-Friday or 2x weekends and evenings (total of 40 hours)

• E-Learning: In partnership with Navathome. The course takes around 40 hours in total to complete, but it is structured so you can work at your own pace. Additional support is available via Zoom at an additional cost.

Supporting Materials

"What's included in the course?"

• RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Notes

• RYA Training Charts & Training Almanac

• Navigator's Tools: course plotter, dividers, 2B pencil & eraser.

Prices & Time Commitment