The Day Skipper course is conducted on board our Nelson power boat "Osprey" and teaches pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard requried to skipper a small cruising motor yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar.

Each course has some similar parts:

• Preparation for sea
• Deckwork
• Navigation
• Pilotage
• Meteorology
• Rules of the road
• Maintenance and repair work
• Victualling
• Emergency situations

The Day Skipper syllabus includes:

• Engines
• Motor Yacht handling under power
• Passage making

The Watch Leader course includes:

• Use of the tender
• General watchkeeping

This course takes place either over four days,on board our Nelson 34 twin screw motor yacht on the Solent.

Some familiarity with sail cruising is required to pass the Day Skipper certificate, and we strongly recommend a Day Skipper Navigation qualification, or equivalent proficiency in order to pass this certificate.

PB Level 2 or Advanced Powre boat courses would act as a precusor to the Day Skipper course.

The cost for the five day week-long course is £525 (ex VAT) or for the three weekend course, £680 (ex VAT). For more information, or to book this course, please complete our online enquiry form.