RYA Day Skipper Theory
RYA Day Skipper Theory Classroom Based
Accredited RYA Theory Course offering a comprehensive introduction to sail cruising for inexperienced skippers.
This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
All theory courses are held at the Club House a.k.a Linden House, 60 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W69TA
Additional Info:
Course Title: RYA Day Skipper Theory
Course Cost: £415. This includes the RYA Course pack & materials. The Portland Plotter and Dividers need to be purchased in addition (£28.50)
Course Duration: 40 guided learning hours + 2 x exam papers, either as evenings and/or mixed in with weekends. NOTE: a minimum of 1.5-2 hours homework per week will be required between sessions.
It will be the responsibility of the student to catch up any missed dates. We suggest no more than 2 dates get missed.
Core hours are from 19:00 - 22:00 (for evening classes) except for the first evening where registration will start from 18:30pm. Those unable to make an earlier slot can complete registration post 22:00.
On most evenings the instructors will be in from 18:00 for anyone needing to catch up hours or for some additional review.
Core hours for weekend classes are approx. 9:30 - 5pm except for the first day where registration will start promptly at 9am.
Prior Knowledge/Experience:none
Course topics include: the basics of seamanship, the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage, chart work, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations, construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat, emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, life jackets and life rafts.
What's Included: RYA Northern Hemisphere Student Pack includes assessment papers, course notes, practice charts, training almanac, certificate of completion.
The Portland Plotter and dividers are an additional item to be purchased (at an additional cost) and can be secured at the time of your booking, should you wish to do so via the Club.
These will then be handed out with your materials on the day. The cost runs approx. £28.50.
Next Steps: RYA Coastal Skipper Yacht-master Theory and/or RYA Day Skipper Practical. Skills and Development weekends and Mile Builders are another consideration to build on practical experience and mileage.
Our next RYA Day Skipper thoery courses will start up in the Autmn, late Sep/early October again. Please email our office to be added to a list of interest.
COURSE 2025 - DS Winter B FULL
This course is a combination of 5x weekday evenings and 3 x full days on the weekend (Sat & Sun)
March: Sat 15th / Sun 16th / Tues 18th / Wed 19th
April: Tue 1st / Wed 2nd / Thurs 3rd / Sun 6th
PLEASE NOTE: Course dates are no interchangeable
All courses/training is bookable via the online calendar (please filter according to course type)
Should a course be non-bookable/Full, please email the office to be placed on a waitlist if no other dates are suitable.
All group bookings, please email the office to coordinate dates.
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Last updated 08:57 on 24 February 2025