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Quaystage RYA Sailing School 

New: 9 day RYA Day Skipper Fasttrack (Theory & Practical)

22 - 30 October 2022 (more dates available in 2023)
 

This is a 9 day RYA sailing courses, which take place on our classrooms and school yachts.  It its ideal for those wishing to gain RYA qualifications, as we will be sailing around the Solent to a different marina, harbour or anchorage each night, and sleeping onboard in cabins, practising and learning the skills required to sail safely and take command of yacht.  The first 4 days we will run through all the theory you need to know to be a competent day skipper, and then the next 5 days we will put the theory into practice, as we complete the practical element of the course. 

The Solent is recognised as the hub of the UK's yachting community. You will get expert instruction from our great team of sail training specialist, on a course are delivered to allow you to build your level of sailing expertise and confidence.

This course will start and finish in Hamble Point Marina.

Starting time: 10 a.m.

End time: 3 p.m.

 

Course Fees include: 

All food (except meals eaten ashore),  marina fees and also safety equipment and tuition. 

Oil Skins and other wet weather gear can be hired from us for the duration of our course.  Please ask as for details when you make your booking. 

 

To book or enquire, please send an e-mail to info@quaystage.co.uk!

 

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RYA Day Skipper ­ - Learn to Take Command

 

Course details

The Day Skipper Course is aimed at teaching pilotage, navigation, seamanship, weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and boat handling up to a standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht by day in familiar tidal waters.

This is the certificate you need should you wish to charter a yacht in the UK or aboard.

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Aim

The Day Skipper Course is conducted on board a Cruising Yacht (7-13m LOA) and will teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar.

Duration

5 days (Sunday to Friday) or 3 weekends. Maximum 5 students per course.

Previous experience required

  • 5 days aboard
  • 100 miles logged
  • 4 night hours
  • Minimum age 16
  • A knowledge of basic navigation to day skipper shore-based standard and sailing ability

Course Content

  • Navigation, pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and skippering techniques
  • Practice mooring under various conditions of wind and tide
  • Visit different harbours and anchorages to practice pilotage techniques
  • Complete up to 4 hours of night sailing to experience night pilotage and identify lights

Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience.

The Day Skipper Practical Course is designed to teach you to "Take Command" of a small yacht by day in familiar waters safely and confidently.

A skipper does much more than navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and well being of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.

Your instructor will be on hand to teach you these skills as you put them into practice, skippering the yacht on short passages around the Solent.

Included

  • Instruction
  •  Accommodation on yacht
  • All snacks & meals except one evening meal taken ashore
  • Mooring fees
  • Gas & fuel
  • Use of life Jackets
  • Free parking

Not Included

  • One evening meal (eaten ashore)
  • Loan of waterproofs

Essential pre-course reading

Day Skipper Theory and Practical Books

Successful course outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the Day Skipper completion certificate and will be qualified to charter yachts and may obtain an ICC (International Certificate of Competence).  Please contact us for further details.

Practical Course Dates and Rates

 

We run open RYA Courses for all age groups from 18+ during the last week of each calender month.  

Please contact us to find out information regarding the next RYA Week Availability and prices. 

 

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RYA Sailing Practical Weeks

RYA3923 5 Day RYA Practical Course -

RYA (Youth) Practical Week

(Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper)

16 - 24 Years 

23 October - 27 October 2023
(start time: 0800 on Monday )
you are welcome to join us Sunday night)

Port Solent to Port Solent

£895.00

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RYA3523 5 Day Practical

RYA 5 Day Practical

(Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper)

18 + Years 

28th August - 1st September 2023
(start time: 0800 on Monday -
you are welcome to join us Sunday night)

Southampton to Southampton

£985.00

 

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RYA3823 5 Day Practical

RYA 5 Day Practical

(Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper)

18 + Years 

25 September - 29 September 2023
(start time: 0800 on Monday -
you are welcome to join us Sunday night)

Southampton to Southampton

£985.00

 

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