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RYA Day Skipper Theory Split Weekend

  RYA Day Skipper Split Weekend Navigation Theory Course - Solent Boat Training
Our RYA Day Skipper Theory Course is available in a choice of formats. We only run classroom based courses because we feel the amount of contact time with our experienced instructor is invaluable.  The presentations will give you the opportunity too question and discuss, unlike many online courses offered by online only provider. We also limit our courses to just 8 students per course, rather than the normal 12 students, recommended by the RYA.
Our split weekend courses of Friday to Sunday and then Saturday to Sunday on the second weekend, have proved very popular.
This allows those with limited holiday or free time to choose the course that suits them best.

RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY SPLIT WEEKEND
5 Days
From: £349.00 Per Person
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£290.83

Classroom Based Day Skipper Theory

The Split Weekend option is run over 2 consecutive weekends including a Friday, Saturday, Sunday followed by Saturday, Sunday of the second weekend, making up the 5 days. Available at our Southampton training centre classrooms within Shamrock Quay marina with onsite parking available. Click 'Here' for Available Dates

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. This includes: Day Skipper Shorebased Notes, along with the Exercises & Course Information Booklet. (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 to assist your learning and to help meet a 40 hours of tuition guideline.

It is also worth noting, unless you attend a RYA Recognised Training Centre for Assessments, that your theory completion certificate from an online course, should be marked  "NOT INVIGILATED".

This would mean that you could not commercially endorse a RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification.  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 courses are always invigilated. Therefore our courses are accepted by all, without restriction.

Many online providers don`t offer practical courses unlike SBT, who offer the full range of follow on practical courses. So our Day Skipper theory course does not only cover the course syllabus, but is designed to prepare you for the practical day skipper course. 

In 2022 we saw a big increase in students failing to reach the correct standard on the Day Skipper Practical course, due to weak theory knowledge.  This led to an increase in action plans to meet the required standard.

Please note that an online "not invigilated" certificate can not be used to complete an RYA course action plan.


Solent Boat Training also offer a full range of supporting courses, such as 'Day Skipper Practical Sail', 'Day Skipper Practical Motorboat' & 'Practical Powerboat' courses up to Advanced Level, allowing you can build a relationship with a single training centre.

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. 

 

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RYA Day Skipper Theory Customer Reviews

Day Skipper Theory  Southampton

Once again, I can’t fault Solent Boat training. I’ve progressed from comp crew to Day Skipper, and they have helped all the way. The Theory course is heavy, but made fun and easy to understand by the always excellent instructors who manage to adapt their teaching styles for all. Small classes aid with 1on 1 instruction plus we all bounce of each other. Never a stupid question!! Totally recommend this company and their courses.
SBT Reviews  29/05/2024
Day Skipper Theory
Southampton
The course was excellent, well run, with lots of opportunity to ask questions and go over topics again. The tutor was brilliant and delivered n an engaging way. I thoroughly recommend this course.
SBT Reviews  29/05/2024

"A 'Doff of my cap' to SBT for their well structured and delivered DS theory course. 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

 

Why Not Do Your Day Skipper Practical Course With Us As Well ?

 

With a fleet of four Bavaria 37ft &  38ft sailing yachts we can offer an excellent range of courses, experience building 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 VHF Radio courses need to be booked separately.

 
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