RYA Day Skipper Theory - Shorebased Course
| Duration: | 40 hrs tuition over 5 days, 2.5 Weekends, or Evening classes or as part of the 9-Day Combined Day Skipper Course |
No. Students to Instructor: | 12:1 |
| Previous Experience: | None, but some practical boating experience is preferable |
Minimum Age: | 16 |
| Locations: | Gosport, London, Antigua, Vilamoura or Your own venue |
Dates: | This course is run all year round. |
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is an introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology and seamanship. You will learn how to figure out tidal heights and streams and how they affect your course.
You will also learn about how to identify the ‘give way vessel’ when there is a risk of collision, ‘dead reckoning’ and ‘estimated positions’ as well as buoyage, safety equipment, passage planning and much more.
The first time you successfully navigate to a destination will give you a fantastic sense of achievement.
Before attending the RYA Day Skipper Theory course It is essential that you have had some previous sailing or motor cruising experience. Prefer to learn from the comfort of your own home? Why not check out this course as available on Ondeck Interactive.
Once you have completed the Theory course you will want to put in to practice the skills you have learned in the classroom out on the water. You can do this either by joining one of our RYA Day Skipper Practical Courses or if you would like to complete both courses at the same time why not check out our 9-Day Combined Day Skipper Theory & Practical Course.
As a budding skipper it is also highly recommended that you have your VHF/SRC Radio License. |
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Course Dates and Prices
Please see the list of available courses below. To enquire about courses at your own venue, please call us on the number at the top of the page or use the enquiry form below.
RYA Day Skipper Theory over 5 Days
| Venue | Date | Start Time | Spaces | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport, UK | 2012-02-04 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Antigua, WI | 2012-03-05 | 09:00:00 | Yes | $ 690 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-03-10 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-04-14 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-05-12 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-06-16 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-07-21 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-08-11 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-09-08 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-10-06 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
| Gosport, UK | 2012-11-21 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
RYA Day Skipper Theory over 2.5 Weekends
| Venue | Date | Start Time | Spaces | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport, UK | 2012-03-10 | 09:30:00 | Yes | £425 | Click Here to Book Online |
RYA Day Skipper Theory over Evenings
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To complement your course we recommend the following which can be purchased from the Ondeck Shop:
Theory Training Courses from Ondeck:
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship | RYA Day Skipper Theory - Shorebased
RYA Day Skipper Theory - Ondeck Interactive | RYA 9-Day Combined Day Skipper Theory & Practical
RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course | RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
RYA VHF/SRC Radio | RYA First Aid | RYA Sea Survival | RYA ISAF Offshore Safety
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance | RYA Radar | MCA Advanced Medical Courses | MCA STCW 95
