RYA Day Skipper Theory & Practical

RYA DAY SKIPPER ONLINE THEORY & PRACTICAL COURSES

A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers which is a recognised world-wide qualification, equipping you with credentials to charter worldwide.

RYA Day Skipper Online Theory

A$650.00

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Advance your passage planning skills with practical case studies. The online training provides a perfect framework for preparing for your coastal adventures.

This online course represents a flexible and interactive opportunity to develop an understanding of the safety, seamanship, navigation and passage planning elements of skippering a boat during the day around Sydney and beyond.

The course offers:

Flexible participation options - approx 40 hours to complete.
A dedicated instructor, providing feedback, instruction and personal support.
Locally developed to be able to support the training and development of East coast skippers who want real-life case studies.
Interaction and discussion with your instructor in an asynchronous discussion forum available at all time
Immediate feedback on work and the ability to take exams in their own home.
Use of proven teaching methods (discussions and immediate feedback exercises) significantly enhances online learning
Attain RYA Day Skipper Shore Based Certificate upon satisfactory completion of the course which includes two short examinations for you to sit in your own time. If for some reason you do not pass first time, we go through everything with you and give an opportunity to sit again, once you feel ready.

COURSE DELIVERED BY ABOVE & BEYOND BOATING.
YACHTING DIRECTIONS IS A REGISTERED RE-SELLER.

RYA Day Skipper Practical

A$440.00

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Learn to skipper a short passage with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety.
Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn’t.
Skills taught: 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.
Catamaran & monohull training available.
Own boat training also available.
Pre-requisite: RYA Day Skipper Theory course
Also recommended is Australian Sailing’s “National Keelboat Program” if no prior experience, to teach you to sail around a course and control the boat's speed.
Course taught over 54 hours in 3 x 2 days blocks.

COURSE CALENDAR

COURSE BOOKING FORM
Please download and complete prior to commencing course, then email to info@yachtingdirections.com.au