RYA Day Skipper

Skippering a yacht for the first time can be an intimidating experience, with our skilled instructor you are in safe hands to be taken through the techniques required for becoming a skipper.

The RYA Day Skipper practical course is designed to teach you to take control safely and confidently. Throughout this course you will learn vital skills including passage planning, engine maintenance, close quarters boat handling, safety drills and weather forecasting. These will give you the skills and confidence required to take on the role of skipper.

“A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.” RYA

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Course Information

Location:

Salty HQ, Cowes (A short walk from transport links)
Town Quay Marina, Southampton

Duration:

5 Days

Pre Requisits:

Basic sailing ability
5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht
Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level
Minimum age 16 (Must be accompanied by an adult if under 18)

What is Covered:

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

What's Included:

RYA Instructor
Shared accommodation on board (only same gender cabin sharing)
If you do not wish to stay on board please let us know and we can advise you on whether or not we will likely be returning to Cowes
Food when on board
Safety equipment, including lifejackets
Home berthing fees
Boat running costs

Not Included:

Dinner when ashore
Clothing - Wet weather gear can be hired for £30 for the week
Travel
Personal Insurance
Berthing fees when away from home berth

Certificate valid for:

The Day Skipper certificate does not expire
The RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification can be used to obtain an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) by sending the certificate to the RYA with an application form.

Booking the course:

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us
See dates below
If you do not see a date that suits you just get in touch as we will do our best to accommodate you

RYA Link:

https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/day-skipper-practical-sailing-course-dss

Tim S - Sept '23

"We had the best time with Salty Sailing. We did a 5 day day-skipper qualification. From the initial enquiry to the course itself, Hugo was brilliant. Great communication and help throughout the booking process, and the course itself was run superbly. Hugo is an excellent teacher, very patient and providing clear explanations, making you feel at ease and ensuring everyone on the boat feels comfortable at all times. Precision (the yacht) is very well kept, clean and has everything you need. Food provided on board was great (always important!). Highly recommend Salty Sailing to anyone, novices to experienced sailors."

Contact

Salty HQ, Cowes, Medina Road, PO31 7HT

+44 (0) 1983 282867

info@saltysailing.co.uk

Sailing Courses

RYA Practical Courses

- RYA Start Yachting

- RYA Competent Crew

- RYA Day Skipper

- RYA Coastal Skipper

- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal

- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

- RYA Cruising Instructor

Powerboat Courses

- Powerboat Level 1

- Powerboat Level 2

Training Ladder

Training Sessions

Women Only Sailing

- Refresher Sail

- Taster Day

Southampton Start

- Skills and Drills

Milebuilders

Theory Courses

- RYA Day Skipper Theory

Own Boat Tuition

- RYA Yacht Master Theory

One Day Courses

- RYA SRC VHF

ICC (International Certificate of Competence)

- RYA First Aid