RYA Day Skipper Theory Course Express

Service Description

This comprehensive course is the essential starting point for aspiring skippers. Designed for City professionals, we spread the syllabus over Wednesday evenings and alternating Saturdays, allowing you to master navigation and seamanship without taking weeks off work. THE SCHEDULE - 10 x Wednesdays (19:00 – 21:00): Focused evening sessions. The Club bar and dining room are open beforehand—perfect for a pre-class dinner. - 5 x Saturdays (09:30 – 16:30): Full day classes are held fortnightly to consolidate complex topics and sit exams. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate safely around familiar waters by day. It covers the basics of seamanship and navigation, including: - Navigation: Chart familiarity, plotting, dead reckoning, and estimated positions. - Tides & Weather: Calculating tidal heights/streams and interpreting weather forecasts. - Safety & Rules: The IRPCS (Rules of the Road), safety equipment, and emergency procedures. - Pilotage: Planning a passage and entering harbours. PREREQUISITES No prior theory knowledge is required. INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING - The full RYA Student Pack (Charts, Almanac, Handbook) - Training Membership at the Little Ship Club for the duration of the course. GRADUATION & CERTIFICATE Upon completion, we host a special Tuesday evening celebration at the Club. RYA certificates will be presented by an RYA representative, followed by an opportunity to socialise with fellow students and Club members. Friends and family are welcome to join the celebrations. TRAINING MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Unlock the full Little Ship Club lifestyle while you train: - Social & Dining: Enjoy our convivial riverside clubhouse. Discuss coursework over a drink or dinner before Wednesday's classes. - Tuesday Night Lectures: Free access to our famous weekly nautical talks. - Sailing: Access to Club rallies, Fast Cruises, and crew matching. NOTE: Please bring a plotter, dividers, 2B pencils, and a notebook. - Plotters and dividers can be purchased at the club. More information and a full syllabus can be found on the RYA Website. https://www.rya.org.uk/course-finder/day-skipper-theory-course/