RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory and Practical Course

Fastrack Day Skipper combined theory and practical course

The 9 day RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory and Practical course is a great way to achieve both Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper practical qualifications in one intensive Fast track Day Skipper course. During the Day Skipper  Theory and Practical combined course you will spent the first two days of the course in our classroom at Gosport Marina where you will receive a comprehensive introduction to navigation, safety and meteorology. You will then go to sea in one of our modern Bavaria yachts during which time you will be taught basic pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. Towards the end of the course there will be a chance for some revision of the theory before taking the RYA theory exams. Unlike most sailing schools we provide free accommodation on the yacht for the full nine days of this course so you will not need to look for a hotel and incur extra expenses.

NEW!

Day Skipper ‘pass promise’ -

In the unlikely event of you not passing by the end of the course we promise to provide extra training FREE to help you complete your Day Skipper¹ (see below for conditions)

After the RYA Day Skipper Combined Theory and Practical course you will have gained background knowledge and practical sailing experience to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. There are 2 theory exam papers and a certificate will be awarded for passing the theory exams. You will be continually assessed and awarded a certificate for passing the practical element of this course.

From 1st April 2012 the Day Skipper course fee will include the RYA new style of certificate which will be registered on the RYA database. This will improve the ability of the RYA to provide replacement certificates in the event of a certificate being lost. Students will be required to provide a passport size photograph when attending the Day Skipper course.

Can’t find the time to take this Combined Day Skipper course?

Why not take our on-line Day Skipper Theory course at home and then come down to take your Day Skipper Practical course on board one of our yachts in the Solent. Save £25.00 on your distance learning Day Skipper course when you book both the on-line theory and practical courses with Commodore Yachting.

Click here to find out more about our on-line Day Skipper Theory courses…

 

After the Day Skipper course we recommend you build up your experience either by taking one of our milebuilding cruises, chartering or sailing on your own or friend’s boats. The next stages in the RYA cruising scheme are Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster theory and the Coastal Skipper practical course.

Click here for the full RYA Day Skipper Practical syllabus

Day Skipper Student Reviews

I have had a fabulous experience, the instruction was excellent and reinforced by the superb practical experience. Superb company on our yacht, the others really made it a funexperience. Thank you.

Christina - Day Skipper Theory and practical course, March 2011

¹ Our ‘pass promise’ is subject to the following conditions:

• Students must have theory knowledge to Day Skipper level.
• RYA Day Skipper theory course must have been passed within 12 months of the Day Skipper practical course OR the student may be asked to sit an Day Skipper theory exam paper in our classroom.
• Students must have passed the RYA Competent Crew course.
• Extra  training will be offered subject to the recommendation of one of our experienced RYA instructors up to a maximum of 2 days.
• This offer excludes any expenses incurred by the student in attending the extra training.
• Any training offered will be subject to availability.

Duration	9 days	Maximum students : instructor	5:1
Location	Solent	Minimum age	All ages although under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
What’s included	Accommodation on board one of our Bavaria yachts, breakfast, lunch, evening meals and drinks on board, berthing fees, free hire of wet weather gear	Extras	Evening meal ashore on joining night if required and during theory, theory pack £34.00, training almanac £6.95. Plotters and dividers and log books available if required.
When	Usually Friday evening 1900hrs to Sunday afternoon 1600hrs.  All year round	Don’t forget	Anything you cannot travel without as we cannot cater for everyone’s special favourites!
Let us know about	Any special dietary requirements and needs. Please note, we will do our best to cater for vegetarian diets or food allergies but not general food fads! Please call the office if in doubt.	Cost	October – March £789.00 April – September £839.00

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