The Day Skipper theory course introduces the aspiring skipper to the wide range of subjects required to take a cruising yacht to sea.

Students are taught the basics of coastal navigation and pilotage on the Day Skipper theory course, covering chart work, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting, a knowledge of tides and the International Regulation for Preventing of Collision at Sea.

Besides the traditional navigation techniques this course also includes an introduction to electronic navigation using the electronic chart plotter program.

This Day Skipper theory course is conducted online with all additional course materials, excercises, study pack and charts sent to your home.

The cost of postage within mainland Europe is included in the cost of the course.


€250,00

Course Content

  • The yacht
  • Ropework
  • Underway
  • Rules of the Road
  • Manoverboard Recovery
  • Clothing and Equipment
  • Emergency Equipment and Precautions
  • Meteorology

Ability After Course

  • The student will have gained a fundamental understanding of sailing
  • Recognising the purpose of each rope
  • Practising boat steering
  • Participating in the operation of the boat
  • They will have increased their confidence on the water and acquired valuable experience in developing new skills

Assumed Knowledge

None