RYA Day Skipper Theory
Course Outline
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation, weather forecasting and the basics of seamanship for those at competent crew level and above. You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to start making decisions on board.
Content & Objectives
The course includes the following:
- Nautical terms on board
- Properties of rope
- Anchor work
- Safety
- International regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea (ColRegs)
- Position, course and speed
- Charts and publications
- Chartwork and compasses
- Tides and Tidal streams
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
- Fog, and what to do about it
- Pilotage
- The marine environment
Learning Mode
The course is taught at the Red Ensignt training facility in Cowes and is delivered as a weeks course.
Entry Requirements
There are no prior requirements for this course.
Costs
This course is priced from £474 inc VAT for the week.
We can provide a list of local accommodation with prices to suit all budgets.
Course Duration: 5 days
Book Online:
Please place a online enquiry below or call us on +44(0)1983 294088.
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We are running this course on demand throughout the year. Call +44(0)1983 294088 for the latest course updates, or use the online enquiry form to be added to the waiting list for this course.
Group Bookings:
For group bookings or if more than six places are required then please use our
contact form or call us on +44(0)1983 294088.