Day Skipper Theory Course
(40 hours)
The RYA Day Skipper
Theory course introduces the aspiring skipper to the wide range of subjects needed
to take a cruising yacht to sea. These include the construction, parts and equipment
of a yacht, emergency and safety equipment and procedures (such as distress calls,
use of flares, safety harness, lifejackets and life rafts.) You are taught the
basics of coastal navigation and pilotage covering chart-work, position fixing,
plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting, a knowledge of tides and the
International Regulations for prevention of collision at sea. There are two exams,
one on navigation and the other a general paper covering, seamanship, meteorology
and the collision regulations. On successful completion of the course you will
be awarded the RYA Day Skipper Shore based Certificate.
Click
here for syllabus
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster
Theory Course (40 hours)
The RYA coastal skipper/yachtmaster
theory course is an advanced course for those wishing to skipper a yacht on longer
coastal passages, or work towards taking the coastal skipper or yacht master offshore
exams. It is an intensive course covering advanced navigation techniques including
position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, and use of almanacs,
Admiralty publications and electronic position finding equipment. Meteorology
tuition includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather
systems and weather prediction using barometers and by observation. You are shown
how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. The international
regulations for prevention of collisions at sea are dealt with in detail. There
are three exams, one each on navigation, meteorology, and collision regulations.
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the RYA coastal/yachtmaster
shore based certificate.
Click
here for syllabus
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course (40 hours)
