rya Day skipper

This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. It aims to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters. There is also an introduction to night cruising.

This course is ideal for those wanting to drive a motor boat larger than 10 metres and for those with some experience of boat handling.

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  • Required experience

    2 days practical experience on a motor cruiser. A knowledge of basic navigation and helmsmanship and an introduction to night cruising. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper Shorebased Course before taking this practical course.

  • DURATION

    4 days | 09:00-17:00

  • Minimum age

    16

  • Content

    • Preparation for sea

    • Boat handling

    • Navigation

    • Pilotage

    • Weather

    • Passage making

    • Meteorology

    • Rules of the road

    • Engines

    • Maintenance

    • Emergency situations

    • Night cruising

  • Certificate issuing criteria

    Able to skipper a motor cruiser in waters with which the student is familiar, by day.

  • Format

    Taught on board a motor cruiser of at least 7m LOA over 4 days which can be continuous or split.