Eastsail RYA Day Skipper Shorebased

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased - Navigation and Safety

Day Skipper Shorebased - A 45 hour course covering Coastal Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology. It is recommended that you complete the shorebased component before completing the Day Skipper Practical. The course is divided into 2 modules that can be completed in any order but must be finished by September. (RYA Course Packs are updated on Sept 1st each year)

Module 1: 18 hour Meteorology and Seamanship Course

Module 2: 27 hour Coastal Navigation Course

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course

Previous Experience Required - None essential but a minimum of RYA Start Yachting practical recommended.

Ability After Course – Background theoretical knowledge to skipper a small vessel in familiar waters by day.

This theoretical course is designed for beginner and intermediate level sailors. It is a comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to navigate a coastline or make decisions on board. It is strongly recommended that you have completed this course prior to commencing the Day Skipper Practical Course.

Course Duration
45 hours of classroom tuition which can be done in one of the following ways:

Evening classes - Module 1: 6 weeks & Module 2 : 9 weeks @ 3 hours a week
Weekend classes – Module 1 : 2 weeks & Module 2: 3 weeks @ 9 hours a week (one full day each weekend)
5 Day Intensive – 5 consecutive days

Syllabus

Charts & navigation publications
Chart Corrections
Compass errors - variation & deviation
Terminology & chart symbols
Lights & buoyage
Latitude & longitude
Position fixing, course and speed
Dead Reckoning & EP’s
Use of plotting equipment
Tides and Tidal Definitions
Secondary Port Calculations
Use of tidal diamonds & tidal stream atlas
Restricted Visibility

Log Keeping
Transits, leading and clearing lines
GPS & use of way points
Pilotage & Port entries
Passage Preparation and Planning
Meteorology
Ropes, knots & splicing
Anchoring, docking & mooring
Safety equipment - use & stowage
Emergency situations
Gear failure
International Collision Regulations
Pollution & marine environment

Inclusions :
Day skipper shore based course kit including

Day skipper practical course notes
Day skipper handbook
RYA practice charts
Sample exercises
Practice Navigation Tables
Chart Plotter Simulator
Navigation equipment
Course completion certificate

Cost : $945.00 per person

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Courses valid for 12 months, packages for 18 months from date of purchase. Prices are valid until 09/08. Refunds are not available.
Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.

Please call us on 02 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au if you would like more information.