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.  

Southampton Dates

Split Weekend Just £356 per person

 
2012 Available Dates

March 31-April 1 and 5-7 April (Thurs - Sat, includes Good Friday)

 

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London Dates

7 Wednesday evenings + a weekend. 

Starting February 7th 2012 + weekend 24-24th March 

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Gibraltar Dates

Combine your Day Skipper theory and practical in the warm climate of Gibraltar.

28 May - 8 June Just £850, including accommodation aborad throughout.