RYA Day Skipper Theory is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
The RYA Day Skipper theory course is absolutely full of fantastic information from tying a knot, tidal heights, tidal streams, weather, position fixing, estimated position to plotting a full blown course to steer and passage plan.
Once you have completed the course you will be safer for yourself, your friends and your family and after completing an RYA practical course, you should be well on your way to being a first class skipper.
Classroom Course
5 consecutive days with us in our classroom usually starting on a Monday.
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3 weekends with us in our classroom so it doesn’t interfere with work.
Online Course
This interactive online theory course allows you the time and space to learn at your own speed when you want and how you want – you simply need a computer and the internet.
Any instructor support needed during the course will be at no extra cost. Exam feedback is also given as you work through the modules.
If you feel you need a bit more assistance then we are able to offer a personalised learning package combining online courses with 1:1 tuition.
- Online course with 1 x day in the classroom – £273 plus £250 = £523
- Online course with 4 x 45 minute sessions (3 hours in total) via zoom – £273 plus £120 = £393
The online course is valid for 6 months. It can be extended by paying a £50 fee to gain another 6 months. The 6 months will not start until you begin your course.