RYA Day Skipper at DSWC

A Day Skipper Certificate is a two element course, theory and practical. Most students take this course during the winter months and then attend a summer practical course before taking the (RYA) assessment.

The RYA Day Skipper Certificate is usually attended by students who have little or no previous knowledge of navigation or practical sailing. Some students may have attended an RYA competent crew course or had crewing experience. This is an introductory theoretical course in navigation and meteorology. It is intended as an integral part of the overall training for the RYA Yacht training scheme. Students completing this course should be prepared for the practical training for the RYA Day Skipper Certificate.

The Syllabus

Nautical terms
Ropework
Position, Course and Speed
Navigational Charts and Publications
Chartwork
Dead reckoning
Estimated Position
Compass Course
Position Fixing
Tides and Tidal streams
Buoyage and Lights
Pilotage
Electronic aids to Navigation
Meteorology
Anchoring
International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea
Safety at Sea
Passage planning and making

Duration 

• Evening Courses -7.00pm to 9.30pm. Wednesday evenings (12 weeks one evening) Plus 1 weekend 10:00pm to 5:00 pm

• Day Courses - Three weekends, both days from 9:00am  till 5:00pm

Cost :

•  Evening Courses :-Members*: £320 Non members: £340 Fees include charts, book, Navigation equipment & assessment.

•  Day Courses :-£360 Fees include charts, book, & assessment.

Dates of courses

Inquiries

 

Membership
Membership of DSWC entitles members to reduced course fees as well as free usage of Centre craft (as appropriate to members skill and prevailing weather conditions). Membership detail is available on the net and in the Centre foyer.