RYA Day Skipper Online Theory

Day Skipper theory online is perfect and an essential pre-requisite for those with no previous navigation theory and who wish to complete their Day Skipper Practical. Course must be completed within 12 months.

Advantage of studying online

  • Complete the course at times that are convenient to you
  • Progress at your own rate with regular tests
  • Anywhere in the world
  • Dedicated instructor support 365 days a year
  • Multi device and platform compatible

Syllabus

Course Overview

  • Chart Familiarisation
  • Tidal Heights
  • Tidal Streams
  • The Compass and Position Fixing
  • Dead Reckoning & Estimated Position
  • Course to Steer
  • Electronic Navigation
  • Buoyage
  • Pilotage
  • Passage Planning
  • Meteorology
  • The Collision Regulations
  • Safety & Protection of the Environment

Duration

  • The course is 40 hours plus exam time and you have a year to complete it.

Previous Knowledge

  • None but we do recommend that you have done your competent crew practical first.

Included

  • Student pack: RYA Day Skipper Handbook, RYA Training Chart 3 and 4 and the Training almanac
  • Online tutor.
  • RYA Certification on successful completion of the course.

Not Included

  • Delivery: UK delivery is free. European delivery is £20 and outside of Europe delivery is £40
  • Course Plotter and Chart Dividers, these will be needed to complete the course and can be purchased when you place your order.

Price

  • £295

Recommended supplementary reading

RYA Day Skipper Handbook Sail (G71 or E-G71)

RYA Navigation Handbook (G6 or E-G6)
RYA Weather Handbook (G133 or E-G133)
RYA International Rules for Preventing Collisions (G2 or E-G2)

You can purchase the above as either books or Ebooks on the RYA Website

Enrolling

Enrolling in our courses is a simple and straightforward process. First, select the course you're interested in and fill out the form provided along with the payment.

After this, you will receive a username and password, and a dedicated online tutor from our trusted supplier, Skippers Online. Additionally, your course pack will be shipped to you as part of the enrollment fee.

With these steps completed, you'll be ready to start your learning journey with us.

Registration Form

Get in touch

Office hours

Mo - Fr 9.30 - 16.30
Sa 10.00 - 14.00

Out of office contact

Mobile 0034 628 478 400

Location

Edifico Antiguo Varadero
Bloque D No 15 - 2nd Planta
35571 Puerto Calero Marina
Lanzarote - Canary Islands

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Contact

Email stephanie@endeavour-sailing.co.uk
Phone 0034 928 849 670
Mobile 0034 628 478 400

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