RYA Day Skipper Practical & Theory
RYA Day Skipper Practical (sail): 5 days (live on board)
The RYA Day Skipper Practical course prepares students to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters during the day. Students typically live aboard the yacht for the duration of the course, visiting different marinas and anchorages to practice pilotage techniques. (Includes accommodation on the vessel and a basic food stipend for the week)
To operate locally in South Africa, you can complete the SAS (South African Sailing) exam additionally.
RYA Day Skipper Theory
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Course Description
Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualing, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising.
- 5 day (4 nights onboard)
- RYA Day Skipper Ticket (upon passing)
- Assumed Knowledge: Candidates should have previous sailing experience of at least 100 sea miles and have accumulated 4+ night hours.
- Successful candidates will have the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on short, coastal cruises during daylight.
- *This course is not the equivalent of a South African Local Waters Certificate. We are accredited to instruct Local Water Day Skippers, details upon request.
Additional courses that we highly recommend complimenting the Day Skipper Course:
- RYA VHF (Radio)
- Competent Crew (if no previous experience)
- RYA Diesel Engine Course
- RYA RADAR
RYA Day Skipper Theory:
Material covered: Chart features, Interpreting Charts, Plotting your position, Variation, Deviation, Tidal theory, Tidal streams, Dead reckoning position, Estimated position, Course to steer, Fixing your position, Waypoints, Pilotage, Lights, Making and following a pilotage plan, weather and passage making, Emergency services, Cold shock, Raising the alarm, Rules of the road, Anchoring, Mooring, Fire Safety, Stability and sailing Theory.
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