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
RYA Day Skipper Theory 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
