RYA Day Skipper shorebased theory course 

 

This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

 

 

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Course content

  • the basics of seamanship
  • the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
  • chart work
  • electronic charts
  • position fixing
  • plotting a course to steer
  • weather forecasting and meteorology
  • tides
  • collision regulations
  • construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
  • emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and life rafts

The course is taught over 40 hours and an exam. It can be covered as a series of long weekend sessions, or as an intensive 6 days course and an exam.

 

Ability after the course

This course will give you all of the navigation and theoretical knowledge required to move on towards the Day Skipper practical course and RYA Day Skipper certificate.

 

What's included

  • All course materials including RYA Day Skipper theory course notes.
  • Sandwich lunch and coffee/tea.
  • Free parking at our premises.
  • Certificate when successfully passing the exam.

 

Supporting courses

We recommend as complementary courses the RYA Diesel Engine course, the RYA Short Range Certificate course/exam, and our Passage Planning masterclass.

 

Supporting books

We recommend the RYA Weather book, RYA Navigation handbook, RYA Sea Survival book for further studying.

 

 

 

Details of this course

Duration:  6 consecutive days and exam, or divided over long weekends

 

Location:

  • Kortgene, the Netherlands
  • Brussels area, Belgium

 

Previous experience: some practical experience is desirable

 

Assumed knowledge: basic understanding of navigation

 

Number of students : 6

 

Minimum age: 18 years

 

Cost: 730 Euro

 

 

 

 

 

 

Register for joining this course

 

 Course dates at our training centre in Zeeland:

  • new dates will be announced soon

 

Course dates at our training centre in the Brussels area:

  • Theory course divided over 3 weekends on:- FULLY BOOKED
    • 9 and 10 Februari 2024
    • 1 and 2 March 2024
    • 22 and 23 March 2024

 


  

  

Thank you so much for the amazing 5 days of learning

I am truly appreciative of the time and passion you have shared with me.

The courses you are delivering are at the highest quality that one could hope for. They exceeded my expectation in every single way.

   

-- Patrick --

   

 


Overview of all our shorebased courses

 

 

RYA Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper theory

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Advanced shorebased course for skippers of sailing and motor vessels, preparing them for long (day and night) coastal and offshore passages, with lots of emphasis on passage planning, safety and navigation skills.

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Intermediate theory course for crew members and beginning skippers, which lays the foundation for safe navigation and seamanship. Recommended for all sailors on tidal and non-tidal waters.

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Worldwide weather systems, celestial navigation and preparation of ocean passages, for those eager to cross the ocean and for professional skippers.

 

RYA Diesel Engine course

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Learn the functionality of a diesel engine and how to maintain and repair it.

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Shorebased course on the use of radar systems, teaching you how to properly set up the radar system, use it for navigation purposes and to avoid collisions.

 

RYA First Aid course

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This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for skippers and crew of yachts and power boats.

RYA Short Range Certificate VHF course

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One day course including exam for obtaining your VHF GMDSS marine radio certificate

 

 

RYA Sea Survival course

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The RYA Sea Survival training course prepares you for worst case scenarios. Understand what to do in an emergency at sea including abandoning your yacht into a liferaft.

 

RYA Essential Navigation theory course

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Introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, and those wanting to refresh their skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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