RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory Course Dates And Fee's
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Course fee - £350 Inc. Cockpit Companion and all course materials.
Dates
October 4 - 8
Day Skipper Resources:
Meteorology
IRPCS
Phonetic Alphabet
Day Skipper Theory syllabus
Nautical terms
Parts of a boat and hull
General nautical terminology
Ropework
Knowledge of the properties of synthetic ropes in common use
Anchorwork
Characteristics of different types of anchor
Considerations to be taken into account when anchoring
Safety
Knowledge of the safety equipment to be carried, its stowage and use
Fire precautions and fire fighting
Use of personal safety equipment, harnesses and lifejackets
Ability to send a distress signal by VHF radio
Basic knowledge of rescue procedures including helicopter rescue
International regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Steering and sailing rules ( 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12-19)
General rules (all other rules)
Definitions of position, course and speed
Latitude and longitude
Knowledge of standard navigational terms
True bearings and courses
The knot
Navigational charts and publications
Information shown on charts, and representation of direction and distance
Navigational publications in common use
Chart correction
Navigational drawing instruments
Use of parallel rulers, dividers and proprietary plotting instruments
Compass
Application of variation
Awareness of deviation and its causes
Use of a hand bearing compass
Chartwork
Dead reckoning and estimated position
Techniques of visual fixing
Satellite-derived positions
Use of waypoints to fix position
Course to steer
Tides and tidal streams
Tidal definitions, levels and datum's
Tide tables
Use of a tidal curve
Awareness of secondary port corrections
Use of tidal diamonds and tidal stream atlases for chartwork
Visual aids to navigation
Lighthouses and beacons, light characteristics
Meteorology
Sources of broadcast meteorological
information
Knowledge of terms used in shipping forecasts
Basic knowledge of highs, lows and fronts
Passage planning
Preparation of navigational plan for short coastal passages
Meteorological considerations in planning short coastal passages
Use of waypoints on passage
Importance of confirmation of position by an independent source
Keeping a navigational record
Navigation in restricted visibility
Precautions to be taken in, and limitations imposed by fog
Pilotage
Use of transits, leading lines and clearing lines
IALA system of buoyage for region A
Use of sailing directions
Pilotage plans and harbour entry
Marine environment
Responsibility for avoiding pollution and protecting the marine environment
Testimonials - RYA Day Skipper Brighton
"Excellent course - loved the pace and atmosphere of trainer and the aids used"
John Paul Q.
"Very effective instruction on a course with a lot of detail"
Neil H.
Location
Our Ringmer training centre in central Sussex is ideally placed for local yacht sailors and powerboat owners who have craft based in the marinas at
Shoreham, Brighton Marina, Newhaven and Eastbourne, Sovereign Harbour.
Leisure craft users in Sussex, Kent and London looking for quality shorebased theory courses in the South East find that
we are a great alternative to a long trek to the major sailing centres.
