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RYA Weekends Day Skipper Theory - 2 weekends

Runs over 2 consecutive weekends

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Price from £380.00

Runs over 2 consecutive weekends

Key Information

Duration

5 days

Running Times

09.15 - 17.00

Awarded Certificates

Minimum standard

Some practical experience is desirable

Minimum Age

16 yrs

Please Note: This course runs over two consecutive weekends. The first weekend will be 3 days (Friday-Sunday) and the second weekend will run for 2 days (Saturday-Sunday)

The RYA Day Skipper Theory course provides a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship.

By the end of the week you should have the theoretical knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

It is recommended you complete this course prior to doing the RYA Day Skipper practical course.

Key learning points:

Seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides and collision regulations.

This course is classroom based.

Please bring with you