RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY

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INTERMEDIATE SHOREBASED THEORY COURSE

A comprehensive introduction to seamanship for competent crew to make good decisions on board.

The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is the first component for a Day Skippers Qualification. The course is made up of theory classes in a classroom environment that will prepare you for your practical course, when you head out on the water.

Assumed prior knowledge: Candidates should have some previous sailing experience and a minimum qualification of an RYA Competent Crew Certificate beneath them.

Ability after course: Theory knowledge to crew a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

Duration

5 Days

Location

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Course Includes

Beginner / Intermediate Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Completion Certificate
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The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is designed to equip learners with a firm knowledge base of important information, rules, regulations and practises at sea to keep yourself, your passengers and other vessels around you safe when at the helm.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Nautical terms
  • Ropework
  • Anchorwork
  • Safety regulations
  • Preventing collisions at sea
  • Definition of position
  • Course and speed
  • Navigational charts
  • Navigational drawing instruments
  • Compass reading
  • Chartwork and navigation
  • Tides and tidal streams
  • Visual aids to navigation

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