Course Details
RYA Day Skipper Theory 5 Day £275 in Southampton
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All designed to give you a reasonably priced course fee.
Course RYA Chart pack included in the course fee.
| Course Duration | Currently 5 Days |
| Days | Monday - Friday |
| Times | 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Previous Experience | No previous experience required |
| Course Equipment | As part of the course fee each candidate is provided with the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Pack ( Charts, Question Papers, Shorebased Handbook, Work Sheets, and Chart Plotter CD) Navigational Instruments, ie Plotter, Single Handed Dividers can be loaned from us whilst in the classroom. |
| Assessment | There are 2 assessment papers |
| Certification | On a successful completion of the assessment papers the RYA Day Skipper Theory Certificate is issued |
| Refreshments | Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided |
| Lunch | Bring your own lunch. There is a sandwich shop/cafe located nearby and we have a microwave oven in our galley! |
| Parking | Is free |
Course Information
RYA Day Skipper Theory 5 Day Class in Southampton
A comprehensive introduction to Navigation for Sailors, Powerboaters, Kayakers, Fishermen, Divers etc
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 navigation.
The RYA is continually updating its courses to take into account developments in
technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising / power boats.
In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA 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 the Day Skipper shorebased course. You will need access to a PC to use the RYA Chart Plotter CD. We will provide PCs during the class.
Course Topics Include
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.
Course Equipment included in the course fee
RYA Day Skipper Pack includes:- 2 Charts, Work Sheets / Questions, Day Skipper Handbook, Electronic Plotter CD, 2 Assessment papers - all are included in the course fee.
Plotters and dividers can be loaned from us whilst in the classroom.
The 5 Day Course
Your Tutor will be in the classroom from 08.30 so that you can play catch up on subjects, complete any unfinished home work, or just review some areas of the course - or eat a snack!
The course will commence at 09.00, a mixture of tuition, interactive exercises, personal chartwork navigation, and completion of the RYA Day Skipper Theory Exercices covering all aspects of the RYA theory syllabus.
For lunch there is a sandwich shop/cafe located nearby and we have a microwave oven in our galley!
The class will conclude each day at 17.00 with a little homework designed to support the development of learning.
Other supportive courses, RYA VHF SRC Radio course. RYA First Aid course.
If you have a group of 5 we will run this course for you, please use the contact us page for further information.