A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.
This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
We are continually updating our courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising boats.
In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office we have developed a chart plotter specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation. Use of this plotter is an integral part of our Day Skipper shorebased course.
The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. It can be covered as a series of short sessions or as an intensive week-long course.
RYA Day Skipper Course
Helen of Blithfield Sailing Club
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Included in the course package is
2020 Bundle Offer
At the end of the course and for those who are interested in doing their VHF license, I will be offering a group assessment package of £140 (minimum group size of 4) this consists of £80 for the course fee (normally £95) & one off payment of £60 to the RYA for registration and certification.
To secure a place on a practical course all you need to do is pay a £100 deposit, the remainder can be paid off in either instalments or a month before the course.
Minimum age
12
Assumed knowledge
None
Pre-requisite experience
None
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
The Day Skipper course teaches you about
How to take the course ?
We deliver the courses either at a Sailing Club or in classroom venue
How long is the course ?
- The course consist of 40 hours of tuition with worked exercises completed in the sessions and & home.
What Qualification / Ability will I have after the course ?
- Qualifications RYA Day Skipper Theory Certificate of Completion
- More confidence to help you enjoy exploring inshore & coastal waters
