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Dayskipper Theory- a foundation course in navigation & seamanship for the aspiring cruising skipper. Taking a course like Dayskipper theory is great fun. We cover a lot of ground in five days, but having taught the course many, many times we have fine tuned the delivery to get the facts across in the most digestible form possible. See the sylabus below to get a taste of the subjects covered. The course is quite broad and forms a 'foundation course' in navigation & seamanship. Students who progress to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory will find that no new subjects are added to those studied at Day Skipper level, they simply go up a level in complexity. Many friendships are formed during our courses which see students going on to do their practical courses together with us or crewing on each other's yachts.
Why choose Mustang Sailing for your Dayskipper course? Experienced instructors, we do this all year round. We give you free navigation instruments! A set of Blundell & Harling instruments are yours to keep, Breton plotter, dividers & parallel rules. Small class sizes, maximum of 6 students to a Dayskipper theory course, plenty of individual attention - no getting left behind.
Format RYA Day Skipper theory is available in a choice of formats: Monday - Friday and combined 9 day theory/practical Saturday to Sunday courses. Our practical sessions take place in the Solent, starting on Sunday evening and going through to the following Friday afternoon.
RYA Dayskipper Course Dates And Fee'sDates below, or click calendar, or call 01323 873 880 - 7 days a week Theory: Monday to Friday - Fee £350 September 15 - 19 October 20 - 24 November 8 - 12 9 Day combined theory and practical Fee's £745 October - March, £795 April - September September 20 - 28 October 25 - November 2
Student ResourcesClick below for student resources: Day Skipper Practical Day Skipper Books & Resources Phonetic Alphabet Meteorology notes Colregs notes Local Accomodation
Day Skipper Theory syllabus Nautical terms Ropework Anchorwork 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 Navigational charts and publications Information shown on charts, and representation of direction and distance Navigational publications in common use Chart correction
Navigational drawing instruments 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 datums 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 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 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
Testimonials RYA Day Skipper 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. To find out more call us 7 days a week on 01323 873 880
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