RYA
DAY SKIPPER (THEORY) Course Outline The
Day Skipper theory course is a comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation,
meteorology and the basics of seamanship. You will find this course invaluable
if you intend to skipper and navigate a yacht on coastal waters. Programme This
is a 5 day (40 hours Instruction plus exam) classroom based training programme,
based at the Langkawi Sailing School, Telaga Harbour, Langkawi
Course
Content
Nautical Terms
" Parts of a boat
"
General nautical terminology Ropework
" Knowledge of
the properties of synthetic ropes in common use Anchorwork
"
Characteristics of different types of anchor
" Considerations to be taken
into account when anchoring Safety
" Knowledge of the
safety equipment to be carried, its stowage and use
" Fire precautions
and fire fighting
" Use of personal safety equipment, harnesses and lifejackets
"
Ability to send a distress signal by VHF radio telephone
" Basic knowledge
of rescue procedures including helicopter rescue International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS)
" Steering and sailing
rules (5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 - 19)
" General rules (all other rules) Definition
of position, Course and Speed
" Latitude and longitude
" Knowledge
of standard navigational terms
" True bearings and courses
" The
knot
Navigational charts and publications
"
Information shown on charts, chart symbols and representation of direction and
distance
" Navigational publications in common use
" Chart Correction Navigational
Drawing Instruments
" Use of parallel rulers, dividers and plotter The
Compass
" Application of variation
" Awareness of deviation and
its causes
" Use of a hand bearing compass Chartwork
"
Dead reckoning and estimated position including an awareness of leeway
"
Techniques of visual fixing
" Satellite derived positions
" Use
of waypoints to fix position
" Course to steer Tides
and Tidal Streams
" Tidal definitions, levels and datum
" Tide
tables
" Use of admiralty method of determining tidal height at standard
port and awareness of corrections for secondary ports
" Use of tidal diamonds
and tidal stream atlases for chart work Visual Aids to Navigation
"
Lighthouses and beacons, light characteristics Meteorology
"
Sources of broadcast meteorological information
" Knowledge of terms used
in shipping forecasts, including the Beaufort scale and their significance to
small craft
" Basic knowledge of highs, lows and fronts Passage
Planning
" Preparation of navigational plan for short coastal passages
"
Meterorolgical considerations in planning short coastal passages
" Use
of waypoints on passage
" Importance of confirmation of position by an
independent source
" Keeping a navigational record Navigation
in Restricted Visibility
" Precautions to be taken in and limitations
impost by fog
Pilotage
" Use of transits,
leading lines and clearing lines
" IALA system of buoyage for Region A
"
Use of sailing directions
" Pilotage plans and harbour entry Marine
Environment
" Responsibility for avoiding pollution and protecting the
marine environment back
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