About The Course
The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is an intensive and comprehensive 40 hour course that will include the following subjects:
- Seamanship
- Coastal Navigtion and Pilotage
- Chartwork
- Electronic Charts
- Position Fixing
- Plotting a course to steer
- Weather forecasting and meteorology
- Tides
- Collision Regulations
Assumed Knowledge
Some practical experience is desirable but not mandatory.
Duration
5 days or 40 hours with 2 x written exams. There will be some homework
Course Literature
Students will be given the RYA Day Skipper Course Pack as part of the course.
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On Completion
On successful completion of the RYA Day Skipper theory course, you will have the background knowledge to skipper a small yacht/motorboat in familiar waters by day.
Course Dates
| Date/Time | Event | Available Spaces |
|---|---|---|
|
30/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 All Day |
Day Skipper Theory Course (Part 1) <-Book Here
PPSA, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire |
1 |
|
07/11/2026 - 08/11/2026 All Day |
Day Skipper Theory Course (Part 2) <-Book Here
PPSA, Milford Haven Pembrokeshire |
1 |
Accommodation
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