RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY

Overview:
This five-day (or broken down into sections), face-to-face layout follows the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Day Skipper Shorebased Course syllabus. It is designed for classroom covering approximately 40 hours of instruction, revision & assessments. There is no minimum age (recommended 12+). The grade is basic/introductory, there two summative assessments.

Maximum number 10. It will require a classroom with ample room for seating, desk, tea/coffee facilities & toilets. Students are encouraged to bring their own tablets/smart phones & Portland plotters with them!

Course Structure:
Start time each day 09:00 – 17:00 each day (or if sectioned, as stipulated). It is the expectation of the school that the students complete independent learning/revision outside of the classroom.

If any students attending the course are under 18 years, either an appropriate adult (e.g. parent/guardian etc) must be present throughout the entire course, or the instructor must hold a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate.

PRICE: £380

DURATION 5 DAYS – 9am to 5pm

course Dates:

Course Topics

Introduction & Basic Navigation: Build skills in chartwork, compass use, plotting courses, position fixing, basic tides, dead reckoning, and estimated positions.
Tides, Tidal Streams & Pilotage: Calculate tidal heights, apply secondary port corrections, understand tidal streams and their effect on steering, and identify buoyage and lights for harbour pilotage.
Passage Planning & Position Fixing: Fix positions using bearings, transits, and GPS, calculate courses to steer, and develop coastal passage plans using pilotage information, electronic navigation, and basic weather interpretation.
Weather, Collision Regulations & Safety: Interpret weather charts and forecasts, apply collision regulations, recognise vessel lights and signals, and explore safety procedures, ropework, and anchor selection.
Revision, Passage Exercise & Assessment: Consolidate tides, pilotage, chartwork, and collision regulations through an integrated passage planning exercise, revision quizzes, and instructor feedback.

Class Size and Personal Attention: We maintain a maximum of three students per instructor to ensure personalized attention and tailored instruction. For those desiring more focused training, one-to-one tuition is also available.

Age and Certification: The minimum age for this course is 12 years. For students between 12 and 16 years old, the certificate will be endorsed, requiring a responsible adult to be in attendance.

Course Fees: The Powerboat Level 2 course fee includes all required materials and your certification. There are no hidden extras, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

Post-Course Opportunities: After becoming certified, you have the option to hire our 6-meter RIB by the hour. This allows you to keep practicing and perfecting your skills so that your hard work doesn’t go to waste.