Dayskipper Theory Course

Service Description

This course A comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course. Required experience Some practical experience is desirable. Minimum duration 40 hours plus exam time. Minimum age None Content Seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations, seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations Certificate issuing criteria Background knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. Format This course can be taken in the classroom, online or by distance learning.