The Day Skipper Practical Course is your first real step into taking command at sea. Whether you’re planning to charter, sail with friends and family, or begin working towards more advanced qualifications, this course equips you with the skills and confidence to take responsibility for a yacht and its crew on short coastal passages.

Course Includes

  • Tourist tax
  • Diesel and gas
  • Harbour fees
  • Onboard accommodation for mid week courses
  • Onboard overnight accommodation
  • All meals and drinks onboard
  • Tuition
  • Study Aids
  • RYA Syllabus & Logbook
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Day Skipper
RYA Day Skipper
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Course Content
  • Preparation for Sea.
  • Deck Work.
  • Navigation.
  • Pilotage.
  • Meteorology.
  • Rules of the Road.
  • Maintenance & Repair Work.
  • Engines.
  • Directing Your Crew.
  • Victualling.
  • Managing Emergency Situations.
  • Yacht Handling under Power & Sail.
  • Passage Making.
  • Night Cruising.
Ability After Course
  • To Confidently Skipper a Cruising Yacht on Short Passages by Day.
  • To Legally Charter Sailing Boats Worldwide.
Assumed Knowledge
Basic sailing ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level.

Duration

Midweek Course - 5 days €1.125,00

Set over a Monday to Friday

Weekend Course - 6 days €1.350,00

Set over 3 weekends

From €1.125,00