Shorebased theory course, 40 Hours over 10 weeks. 7pm to 9pm each Monday night and 5 full Saturdays
Available spots
Service Description
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course - Express A comprehensive introduction to cruising for new and less experienced sailors. The course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate in familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising. Course topics include: - The basics of seamanship - The Essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage - Chart work - Electronic charts - Position fixing - Plotting a course to steer - Weather forecasting and meteorology - Tides - Collision regulations - Construction, parts & equipment of a cruising boat - Emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, life jackets and life rafts. - Included in the price is the RYA’s Day Skipper student pack; a set of navigational instruments is available at a discounted price. Options The Club runs two versions of the course. Option 1 - Our traditional course for Day Skipper is on 7pm to 9pm Mondays at the Club and lasts about 22 weeks. Option 2 - Accelerated Course - about 10 weeks - is around 44 hours of tuition on 10 Wednesdays from 1900-2100 and five Saturday classes from 0930-1630 (spaced at fortnightly intervals)
Upcoming Sessions
Contact Details
Little Ship Club, Bell Wharf Lane, Upper Thames Street, London, UK
020 7236 7729
info@LittleShipClub.co.uk