RYA DAY SKIPPER & YACHTMASTER THEORY ONLINE COURSES
The RYA Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory online courses are important courses to accompany your practical training. We run these courses in the classroom (Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Classroom Courses) as well as online. We have searched for an online course solution we were happy with. As a result we have teamed up with two trusted suppliers to provide you with an online option. Links to taster lessons are given below.
The Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Courses are separate courses and should be approached in order. If you wish to buy both courses at the same time then a discount may be available.
Commercial Endorsements: Remember to book an invigilated exam.
Our Two Suppliers: Ardent Training & Skippers Online
We have chosen to work with both Ardent Training and Skippers Online. We have picked two suppliers as both provide great customer service with instructor support. Every person has a different learning style and these two providers offer different approaches. Check out their demo lessons and pick the one that works best for you. The courses are provided by the supplier direct and your payment and contract is with them, along with Instructor Support. We’re also here to help you too.
Free Trial & Lesson- Ardent Training
Ardent Training are a young, innovative team of experienced instructors who have recently introduced a course with lots of video content and different presenters for each topic. This provides a wide variety of experience within one course. The variety of content suits different learning styles and complements each other. They have live chat features with fast response times and community forums to chat with other students. Lots of online social media activity too.
Skippers Online have been established for many years with experienced instructors. The lessons are fully narrated with personal insights, and delivered with interactive animations and graphics as well as accompanying notes to help you gain a full knowledge of each subject in the course syllabus. Online Instructor support available when needed.
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Course Information: Day Skipper or Yachtmaster?
RYA Day Skipper Theory (Shorebased) Course:
The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is a great course to increase your navigation and safety knowledge. It is a perfect step on from the Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course and prepares you for more Advanced Powerboat Courses or the Day Skipper Practical course on Motor Cruisers & Sailing Yachts. The aim is to equip you with sufficient knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day and to give you the confidence to move onto practical courses. The course also includes an introduction to lights in preparation for a night exercise in more advanced practical courses. It is suitable for both sailors and motor boaters.
Course topics include: the basics of seamanship, the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations, construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat, emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and life rafts. There is an increasing focus on the use of electronic resources recognising technological advances.
There is no requirement to buy additional books to complete the course. If you wish to then you may find one of the following books useful:
Sail – Dayskipper Sail Power – Dayskipper Motor Sail and Power: Introduction to Navigation, or RYA Navigation Handbook (G6)
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory (Shorebased) Course:
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course is the next step after the Dayskipper Theory. During the course you will refine the skills learnt and focus on advanced navigation and meteorology. The course alongside the practical gives you the skills towards undertaking longer passages offshore. The course is suitable for those planning to take the Advanced Powerboat Course or the Yachtmaster offshore practical courses and exams. It is suitable for both sailors and motor boaters.
Course topics include: position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, use of almanacs and admiralty publications, electronic position finding equipment, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems, weather predictions using a barometer and by observation, collision regulations, customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad
