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RYA Day Skipper Shorebased |
Some practical experience desirable. |
None |
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship and is invaluable to those who wish to learn how to make a real contribution on |
Background knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. |
40 hours (plus exam time) |
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RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course |
None |
None |
The course runs over two full days or 8 one-evening-a-week classes as appropriate and costs £95 including the provision of all course materials. This is a course that will introduce the student to navigation and seamanship and is ideal for those who have recently developed an interest in boating, are at Competent Crew level of the RYA Scheme or operate a small power boat for fishing or diving. |
A basic awareness and understanding of navigation and seamanship. |
16 hours |
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RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Course |
Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended. |
Equivalent to the Day Skipper Shorebased course. |
The course covers Navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning. |
An understanding of the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passage making. |
40 hours (plus exam time) |
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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Course |
Experience coastal and offshore passage making. |
Assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the other shorebased courses. |
The price is £95 including all course materials. |
A background knowledge of the planning and implementation of ocean passages. |
40 hours (plus exam time) |
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RYA Day Skipper practical |
Some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing ability. |
RYA day skipper shorebased |
The 5 day, RYA Day Skipper Sailing practical course is for aspiring skippers who have some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing ability |
At the end of the course you should achieve a level of seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar. |
5 days |
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RYA Coastal Skipper practical |
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You should already know how to sail. Your knowledge of coastal navigation and meteorology should be to the standard of Day Skipper shorebased course. |
The RYA Coastal Skipper is an advanced 5 day skippering course for yachtsmen and women who have considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation and are usually aspiring towards a Certificate of Co |
At the end of the course you should achieve a level of seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar. |
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RYA competent crew |
None |
