Quaystage Training RYA Sailing School
Shorebased Courses
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Practical Courses - Sailing
RYA Shore-based Courses
Navigation
RYA Essential Navigation and Safety
RYA Coastal and Yachtmaster Theory
Other Courses
RYA Day Skipper Theory
The course is a comprehensive introduction to navigation and sailing for would-be skippers. The course covers the basics of coastal navigation and pilotage including chart work, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, knowledge of tides, International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, electronic charts and the basics of seamanship.
Duration
5 days or 3 weekends
This course can also be completed online.
Previous experience required
None - but some practical experience would be useful.
Successful course outcome
At the end of the course successful students will be awarded the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate and will have sufficient knowledge to undertake the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course.
Included
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course Pack, Dividers and Plotter.
The course is held in our classroom and includes all course materials, morning and afternoon tea. Lunch is not included.