RYA Day Skipper - Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus

Module 1 Nautical terms and seamanship
Module 2 Chart familiarization
Module 3 Understanding the compass
Module 4 Small boat safety
Module 5 Tides and how to allow for them
Module 6 Dead Reckoning and estimated position
Module 7 Collision Regulations
Module 8 Pilotage
Module 9 Course Shaping and passage planning
Module 10 Anchorwork
Module 11 Meteorology
Module 12 Electronic Navigation aids
Final examinations

Personal Tutor

The student will have their own personal tutor with whom they will send in 4 Tutor Marked Assessments, during the course, followed by two final examinations. The tutor is available by E-mail or telephone for consultation if required.

Time to Complete

Approximately 50 hours in your own time and pace, at home or anywhere in the world.

Previous knowledge

None.

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