RYA Day Skipper Motor Practical Course
What the course delivers
The RYA Day Skipper Motor Practical course is designed for a motorboat vessel between 25-60ft, the aim is to not only teach you how to use your boat, but also how to enjoy it!
The course concentrates on pilotage, navigation, boat handling and seamanship as well as modern electronic aids such as GPS and radar.
The Instructor will also be with you to ensure your safety and to guide and encourage you through each manoeuvre.
At the end of the RYA Day Skipper Practical course you will be confident to skipper a motor cruiser on short passages in local waters in daylight.
There is an introduction to “night cruising” so you should expect at least one late night/early morning.
Course Features
This course is a 4 day course focuses on the practical aspects of being a motor boat skipper.
A successful performance and assessment will lead to the award of an RYA Day Skipper certificate.
This is an internationally recognised certificate that conforms your ability to skipper a motor cruiser in waters with which you are familiar, by day.
It is also recognised as a valid certificate for chartering boats.
Course Syllabus
This course builds your skills over the course and covers the essential material to become a confident day skipper including:
- Preparation for sea
- Deck work
- Navigation
- Boat Handling
- Close area manoeuvring
- Meteorology
- Rules of the road
- Engines and boat systems
- Maintenance and repairs
- Victualing
- Passage Making
- Cruising
- Night Cruising (acquaint)
- Safety
Prerequisites:
Age 16+
Knowledge of navigation theory is expected and the completion of the Day Skipper theory is highly recommended.
Duration:
4 Days
Price:
€1950
