Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a dream for you. The RYA Day skipper practical course is developed by the RYA for you to make that dream come true. After this course you will be able to "Take Charge" of your sailingyacht safely and with confidence. A skipper’s task is much more than just navigate. The skipper takes responsibility for the complete safety and well being of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, how the equipment works onboard and be able to set and trim sail, a complete passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.

5 days aboard, 100 miles logged and 4 night hours. A knowledge of basic navigation and sailing ability.

Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising.