RYA Sailing Courses Southampton
RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
A Practical Course for those wanting to Charter a boat
How to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
This is a NOT a Entry Level Course
This course is designed to teach you how to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. It is what you need if you wish to go and charter a boat in the Med.
The minimum age for this course is 16 and all candidates are expected to have completed the Day Skipper theory course, have approximately 100 sea miles under their belt and sailing skills and experience up to RYA Competent Crew level.
The syllabus includes…
- Preparation for sea
- Deck work
- Navigation
- Pilotage
- Meteorology
- Rules of the road
- Maintenance & Repair work
- Engines
- Victualling
- Emergency situations
- Yacht handling under power & sail
- Passage making
- Night cruising
- Sea sickness
- General duties
- Skippering techniques
Minimum Age & Experience
The minimum age for this course is 16, and all candidates are expected to have completed the Day Skipper theory course, have approximately 100 sea miles under their belt and sailing skills/experience up to RYA Competent Crew level.
Duration
5 Days & 4 Nights onboard learning.
For many of our courses, it is possible to join the boat the night before , evening meal not included.
Instructor to Student Ratio
We operate a maximum of 4 students per course, often it is 3:1.
This ratio allows for more instructor time per student and also more space on board the yacht. We can provide for a group of 5:1 by arrangement.
Costs
£780.00/pp based on two people sharing a cabin.
What is Included & Excluded in costs ?
Please note all prices shown are per person for the course duration
What is included…
- All onboard meals, Snacks & Beverages
- Yacht fuel, water & gas
- Certificates; assuming you pass of course !
- Pillow & blankets
- Wet weather clothing, although we encourage you to bring your own if you have them, not boots or gloves
What is not included…
- Away from base mooring fees – usually about £55.00 per night for the boat, equally divided amongst the crew (not the skipper)
- Towels, sleeping bags & pillowcases
Check our Availability for Solent Sailing Courses
Courses Keys
CC – Competent Crew
DS – Day Skipper
CS – Coastal skipper
ICC – International Certificate of Competence
YM - Yachtmaster prep
WB - Whole Boat Booking ( with skipper) - perfect for groups up to 5 - from £1100.00 for a weekend
Stay In Contact
Address
SY Pandora, Shamrock Quay Marina, William Street, Southampton SO14 5QL