A shorebased introduction for people starting to skipper yachts and boats during the day in waters where they have some local knowledge.
The course introduces potential day skippers to the theory of:
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Coastal navigation & chartwork
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Tides
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Weather
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Seamanship
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Rules of the road
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Lights & Buoyage systems
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Safety at sea
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Electronic navigation aids
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Course Details
This course is is a face to face course covering the equivalent of 40 hours of training with an examination at its end. On successful completion a certificate is issued which counts towards the award of the RYA Day Skipper Qualification