Level: Day Skipper Shorebased Course
This course is the first step towards becoming a yacht skipper, although it requires no previous knowledge some practical experience is desirable. The course will give you theoretical knowledge to attain your Day skipper qualification. Covering all seamanship subjects from basic navigation and pilotage to weather, rules of the road and safety.


Suggested reading before the course.

The RYA booklet G2 Collision Regulations £4.99
The RYA Navigation Handbook £15.75 & Book of Navigation excersises £13.65
5011 Symbols & Abbreviations Admiralty chart list. (very useful if you intend to own your own boat). £9.60

Day Skipper Theory Course 2009
Duration 5 days


09 - 13 March

April TCB

04 - 08 May

06 - 10 July

03 - 07 August

28 Sept -02 October

Course Fee £380

Other dates can be arranged if there are two or more students please call our office to enquire.

You will need navigation instruments for this course. We suggest a Portland Course Plotter £14.99 and a set of 7" dividers £14.95
We can supply these along with any of the publications from our chandlery shop.