A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship - £245
The RYA Day Skipper online theory course is ideal for inexperienced and aspiring skippers.
The Day Skipper course equips you with sufficient knowledge to navigate safely around familiar waters by day plus a knowledge of lights to introduce you to night cruising.
Developments in technology and electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising boats is also included.
Invaluable if you are considering taking the RYA Day Skipper practical course and for learning how to start making informed decisions on board.
The RYA/MCA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Certificate is awarded on successful completion of this course.
- Assumed knowledge – Some practical experience is desirable.
- Duration – A minimum of 40 hours of course study time is specified by the RYA, plus time for exercises and exams.
- Ability after course – Background knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.
£245 inc VAT
This Course includes;
- Unlimited support from our dedicated RYA Instructors – 365 days a year via email, phone or Skype/Zoom.
- 14-day unconditional money-back guarantee.
- 17 fully-narrated online lessons including animations, videos and realistic 3D graphics.
- Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson.
- 14 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers.
- Over 50 downloadable or linked resources.
- Videos covering: updating paper charts, engine checks, dismasting, jury rig, flood control, firefighting, gas explosions, capsize, lifejacket checks, how to put on a lifejacket and what happens when it inflates, man-overboard recovery, launching and boarding a liferaft.
- RYA Student Pack (including 2 training charts, training almanac & course handbook).;
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