RYA Day Skipper Theory
| Cost: | £356 |
| Course Duration: | 5 days (split weekends) |
The 5-day RYA Day Skipper Theory course introduces the aspiring
skipper to the wide range of subjects needed to take a cruising
yacht to sea.
The Day Skipper Theory
syllabus includes a section on safety,
including emergency equipment, correct distress procedures and the
basic 'rules of the road'.
Navigation is another key area, where you will
be taught the basics of chart work, position fixing, plotting a
course to steer, using tide-tables and pilotage.
You will also learn how to prepare for a day sail - including
passage planning and
meterologogy. On the successful completion of
the course you will be given an RYA Day Skipper Theory
certificate.
For more information contact our shore-support team on 023 8033
0999 or email info@sailinglogic.co.uk.
Format:
Our RYA Day Skipper Theory course is run in our dedicated
classroom in Southampton over two consecutive weekends - a two-day
(Saturday - Sunday) and three-day course (Friday - Sunday).
Cost: Just
£356 per person
What is included:
Training
materials, practice charts and almanacs, instructor, dedicated
class room, pencil and rubber and light refreshments. RYA
Certificate. Free parking at the marina is also
available.
Next
Step:
After completing the Day
Skipper Theory Course you will be ready to go on the RYA Day Skipper Practical
Course to put all the the skills you have learnt into
practice. You may want to consider gaining further experience with
a milebuilding trips.
London
Option
For London based courses we work with a training partner,
offering the course split over 7 evenings plus a weekend. Contact
us for further details.