RYA Day Skipper Theory Classroom Course From £299 In Southampton
Classroom Based Day Skipper Theory
Our two course formats are either run over 5 Consecutive Days or 5 Days Split over two Consecutive Weekends. Available at our Southampton based training centre, within Shamrock Quay Marina, with onsite parking available.
Our course fee includes all the equipment and tools needed, to successfully complete the course. Unlimited tea and coffee is included. Also included within the course fee is the *RYA Digital Pack, please see notes above.
This pack includes: Day Skipper Shorebased Notes, along with the Course Exercises & Information Booklets. (The RYA Digital Pack is sent to your booking email and is issued by the RYA Directly. If you do not receive your pack prior to the course, please contact the RYA in the first instance).
During the 5 days of the course you will work from 9am to 5pm each day (we do stop for lunch & coffee breaks!), with sessions of instructor lead tuition, followed by exercises to consolidate the new knowledge. Starting with safety and seamanship, then moving onto navigation and more. A small amount of homework will be given each night as we need to meet the 40 hours of tuition guideline.
Classroom vs Online RYA Theory Course
We Do Not Offer this course online, as we strongly believe that time in the classroom, interacting with other students and our RYA Yachtmaster instructors, gives you a more interactive experience. Many students find this contact time invaluable and ensures a fuller understanding of a subject. We believe that a highly experienced instructor will explain many areas of the course more clearly than pictures and words alone, whilst also adding context and explanation through real life examples. Why pay an average of £300 for computer graphics when you can have a real instructor for the same or less that will bring the subject matter to life.
It is also worth noting unless you attend a RYA Recognised Training Centre for Assessments, that your theory course completion certificate from an online course, will be marked "NOT INVIGILATED".
This would mean that you could not commercially endorse a RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification, if required. Please check if this is suitable for your usage, when completing an online course, if in doubt do call for advice.
Some online course providers do offer an invigilated exam option, usually at an addition fee. Solent Boat Training classroom based theory courses are always invigilated.
Many online providers don`t offer practical courses unlike SBT, who offer the full range. So our Day Skipper theory course not only covers the RYA course syllabus, but it is also designed to prepare you for the practical course.
Year on year we have seen an increase in students failing to reach the correct standards during the Day Skipper Practical course, often due to weak or limited theory knowledge. Please note that an online "not invigilated" certificate can not be used to complete an RYA practical course action plan, if required.
Solent Boat Training also offer the full range of supporting courses, such as Practical Day Skipper Sail & Day Skipper Motorboat, as well as Powerboat Course up to Advanced Level. This allows you to build a relationship with a single training centre and ensure consistency and continuity.
RYA Day Skipper Theory Courses In Southampton
The RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is an introduction to navigating in familiar waters by day. You will also have a brief introduction to lights in order that you can use these to navigate by night during your Day Skipper Practical Course for power or sail. The course is also suitable for those taking the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course, although not a pre-requisite.
Why Not Do Your Day Skipper Practical Course With Us As Well ?
With a fleet of 4 Bavaria 37ft & 38ft sailing yachts, we can offer an excellent range of practical sailing courses, experience building events, skills days and mileage builders. We firmly believe our training centre has a wealth of resources and experience.
RYA Day Skipper Course Syllabus
Subjects covered include:
The Basics of Seamanship
The Essentials of Coastal Navigation and Pilotage
Chart Work & Electronic Charts
Position Fixing
Plotting a Course to Steer
Weather Forecasting & Meteorology
Tides
Collision Regulations
Emergency & Safety Procedures including Distress Calls, the use of Flares, Safety Harnesses, Lifejackets and Liferafts
RYA Day Skipper Theory Customer Reviews
"A 'Doff of my cap' to SBT for their well structured and delivered DS theory course. Sean our instructor has a wealth of practical knowledge and added real training value to the theory. There were periods my brain hurt and id forgotten my own name but a raise of a hand was met with help and support needed. A great learning environment and positive learning experience. Thank you SBT." SBT Reviews
01/12/2021
