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Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience. The RYA Day Skipper practical course is designed to teach you to "Take Charge" safely and confidently.
A skipper does much more than navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and wellbeing of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.
There is particular emphasis on boat handling for Day Skippers and during the course you will practice mooring under various conditions. Students live aboard for the duration of the course and visit many different harbours and places to practice pilotage techniques which, like boat handling, is an essential skill for the aspiring skipper. You will complete at least 4 night hours sailing to experience night pilotage and identify lights.
At the end of the RYA Day Skipper course you will be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day. Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate and can charter anywhere around the world!
This course teaches you skippering skills. Learn to make decisions and be responsible for the safety of the yacht and crew.
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Previous experience required |
5 days at sea, 100 miles, and 4 night hours. |
Preparation |
To make the most of your course, we recommend to take the online RYA Day Skipper Theory. Unfortunately, we don't have time to fill big theory gaps during the practical training. So it is best to come well prepared. For the practical training we use RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes as a reference book. You can order a hard copy or download the e-book here: https://www.rya.org.uk/shop/p/rya-day-skipper-practical-course-notes |
Course contents |
You will be taught the fundamentals of skippering. Safety is paramount in all of our courses and also part of the syllabus. Our well trained professional instructors help you to skill yourself in the following subjects: - Boat preparation Please bring your G158 RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook. And contact us beforehand if you don't have it yet. In this book the syllabus is signed off and you can keep a personal log of experience. |
What's next? |
At the end of the RYA Day Skipper course you will be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day. Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate and can charter anywhere around the world! You now need to consolidate your training and gain skippering experience. Build routine and miles in different areas to become a better skipper. We offer several milesbuilder & training trips that prepare you for the next step, the RYA Coastal Skipper Course. |
Packing list etc. |
You can find a detailed packing list and more joining instructions here. |
Other participants |
Most people come alone |
The yacht |
These courses are held on our Centurion 41 and occassionally on our V44. You can find more info on the boats here: https://www.dutchoffshoresailingacademy.com/wie-zijn-zeezeilschool-de-zeezeilers/our-yachts |
After booking |
On booking you receive a confirmation by mail. When you log in on the website more information on the trip is provided: - Use the forum for getting in touch with the other crew Please contact the office for: - Reservation on wet weather gear |
Price includes |
Instruction, staying and sleeping on board, insurances and Dutch VAT. |
Price excludes |
Transport to and from harbours of departure and destination. Common board cash for food and drinks on board and harbour fees. Use of gas and diesel are also excluded for our trips outside the Netherlands. The skipper does not participate in these costs. Theory books and reference books are not included. |
Start of the course |
Please do not arrive earlier than the given start time as we have a tight turn around of courses. The instructor will send you the exact location.
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Travelling |
You can arrange your own transport to the departure point and from the harbour of destination back home. |
End of the course |
In general the course ends on the announced time, after cleaning the boat and disembarking. |