RYA Day Skipper

Overview

Preparation for sea
- • Is able to prepare a motor cruiser for sea, carry out fuel and engine checks, securing and stowage of all gear on deck and below
Boat handling
- Can carry out the following manoeuvres under power in various wind and tide conditions. Has understanding of the different styles of hull and propulsions systems
- Steering a straight course
- Turning in a confined space
- Anchoring at a pre-determined position
- Berthing alongside
- Leaving an alongside berth
- Picking up a mooring buoy
- Correct use of power trim and tabs
- Awareness of other water users
Navigation
- Is proficient in chart work and can carry out the following tasks:
- Taking and plotting visual fixes
- Use of electronic navigation equipment for position fixing
- Use of waypoints
- Working up DR and EP
- Estimating tidal heights and tidal streams
- Working out course to steer to allow for tidal stream
- Knowledge of IALA buoyage
- Maintenance of navigational record
- Use of echo sounder
Pilotage
- Can prepare and execute a pilotage plan for entry into, or departure from, harbour
- Understands the use of leading and clearing lines
- Use of transits and soundings as aids to pilotage
Passage making
- Can plan and make a coastal passage, taking into account the relevant navigational hazards and limitations imposed by the type of boat, weather, tide and the strength of the crew
- Has been introduced to practical benefits and limitations of GPS
Meteorology
- Knows sources of forecast information, can interpret shipping forecasts and use of a barometer as a forecasting aid
Rules of the road
- Has a working knowledge of the application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Engines
- Has a working knowledge of the application of the prevention of common engine faults and is competent in the following areas:
- Checks before starting, whilst running and after stopping
- Periodic maintenance checks on engines and electrical installations
- Requirements for tool kits, spares, and lubricants
- Can clean water filters & knows location of impellors
- Knows location of filters & bleed points for fuel
- Knows tensions of drive belts & how to change
- Fuel consumption at various speeds & the effect of fouling
Emergency situations
- Is able to take correct action as skipper for recovery of man overboard
- Can operate a radiotelephone in an emergency and send a distress message
- Understands how to secure a tow, rescue procedures including helicopter rescue
- Understands distress flares and how to use a liferaft
Night Cruising
- • Has experienced motor cruising at night, including leaving and entering harbour, and understands the special considerations for pilotage plans, keeping a lookout and identifying marks by night

Price - £1100.00

RYA Day Skipper offers an excellent way to spend time improving your skills and knowledge of all aspects of life at sea whilst skippering a motor cruiser during short day and night time passages. This qualification is highly recommended for anyone who owns or regularly uses a motor cruiser.

In addition to the practical side of motor cruising, RYA Day Skipper helps you get the best from your modern electronic aids such as GPS and radar, and enables you to know what to do in an emergency. With expert guidance from your friendly Urban Truant instructor you will helm a motor cruiser both in close quarters situations and at high speed. You’ll practice your skippering skills, ensuring your crew are safe, happy and able to be a valuable member of your on-board team. Your navigational skills will also be tested as you plan and put into practice short and longer passages, and pilotage of busy rivers, anchorages and marinas.

Armed with your RYA Day Skipper qualification, you will feel more confident taking charge of a motor cruiser and improve your ability to deal with a range of scenarios.

Pre-Course Experience	2 days practical experience on a motor cruiser and a sound knowledge of basic navigational theory.
Assumed Knowledge	So that you can focus on developing your practical skills, it is recommended that you complete the RYA Day Skipper theory course (either online or in the classroom) before undertaking this course. We recommend you also have your SRC / VHF radio licence.
Student Instructor Ratio	4:1. Urban Truant is also pleased to offer lower ratios on request for those who would like more time with their instructor.
Duration	4 days
Course Content	Preparation for sea High speed manoeuvres Close quarters boat handling Navigation Course Passage making and pilotage Meteorology Rules of the road Engines Emergency situations Night cruising
Ability after Course	You will have the knowledge and experience to skipper a motor cruiser safely and confidently with a good understanding of your ability and limitations of your crew and vessel.

What’s Included

When you book a course with Urban Truant we do our best to ensure there are no extra fees – everything you need to complete your course is included:

Refreshments and lunch throughout the course
All mooring fees
All fuel costs
Use of Urban Truant’s high quality wet weather gear and safety kit
RYA certification for all successful students

At Urban Truant we feel it’s important to provide quality catering and pride ourselves on serving fresh tasty food wherever possible. We are also happy to cater for different dietary requirements upon request.

Course Dates

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RYA Day Skipper

Overview

RYA Day Skipper Syllabus

Preparation for sea

Boat handling

Navigation

Pilotage

Passage making

Meteorology

Rules of the road

Engines

Emergency situations

Night Cruising

What’s Included

Course Dates

Take advantage of our Combined Learning Packages

Contact Us