The Day Skipper Practical course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
Pre-course experience |
5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht. |
Assumed Knowledge |
Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course. |
Course content |
See syllabus |
Ability after course |
Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. |
Minimum duration |
5 Days as:
3 x weekends
Friday evening to Sunday P.M.
OR
1 x weekend Friday evening to Sunday P.M.
PLUS
1 x weekend Thursday evening to Sunday P.M.
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| Dates |
Weekends March - October |
Cost
Includes |
2 w/e £ 450.00 per person
3 w/e £ 500.00 per person
Mooring fees and hire of waterproofs
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The RYA Day Skipper Practical Course is designed to teach you to take charge of a boat and crew in safety and with confidence. As skipper you are responsible for the safety and well being of the yacht and its crew. This includes weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, navigation, passage planning, pilotage and watch keeping.
Your instructor will teach you these skills and you will put them into practice as you skipper the yacht on short passages around the Solent. There will be particular emphasis on boat handling and you will practice mooring under various conditions. You'll visit different harbours and anchorages to practice pilotage techniques and you will complete at least 4 night hours sailing to experience night pilotage and identify lights.
On successful completion you will receive the RYA Day Skipper certificate. You will be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day in tidal and non-tidal waters.
Come on your own, as a couple or if you can get a group together, charter the whole boat and enjoy the sailing experience together. |
Syllabus