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RYA G18Shorebased · intermediate

Day Skipper Theory

A comprehensive shorebased course covering chartwork, position fixing, pilotage, tides, meteorology, and passage planning.

Syllabus Highlights

11 sections · 13 topics · 118 outcomes

Key topics & assessment areas

Full RYA syllabus →

Prerequisite Knowledge

Before you book

What you should know

  • Basic sailing experience recommended

Level · intermediate

Where we run it

Available locations

  • Fornells, Menorca

    Menorca

  • RCMB, Barcelona

    Barcelona

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Course Content

What you'll cover

01

Introduction & Safety

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
02

Core Skills

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min
03

Assessment & Certification

  • Overview & learning objectives30 min
  • Key concepts60 min
  • Practical application90 min

RYA Syllabus

Learning outcomes

01

Nautical Terms

1 outcomes

Parts & rigging

  • 1.1Uses correct nautical terminology for boat, rig and equipment
02

Ropework

1 outcomes

Knots and their uses

  • 2.1Knows the eight essential knots and their applications
03

Anchorwork

1 outcomes

Ground tackle

  • 3.1Selects anchorage, calculates scope and evaluates holding
04

Safety

2 outcomes

Onboard safety

  • 4.1Knows personal safety equipment, MOB prevention and recovery
  • 4.2Uses fire prevention, distress signals and liferaft
05

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea

2 outcomes

IRPCS

  • 5.1Applies steering & sailing rules
  • 5.2Recognises lights, shapes and sound signals
06

Navigation

4 outcomes

Charts, symbols & publications

  • 6.1Interprets Admiralty charts, symbols and publications

Position, course & distance

  • 6.2Plots position, course to steer and distance run using DR/EP
  • 6.3Applies variation, deviation and leeway

Tides

  • 6.4Calculates tidal heights (standard & secondary ports) and tidal streams
07

Buoyage

1 outcomes

IALA System A

  • 7.1Identifies IALA A marks by day and night
08

Meteorology

1 outcomes

Forecasts & weather systems

  • 8.1Interprets shipping and inshore forecasts; understands basic weather patterns
09

Passage Planning

1 outcomes

Short coastal passages

  • 9.1Plans a short coastal passage including all safety and contingency factors
10

Pilotage

1 outcomes

Harbour approaches

  • 10.1Prepares a pilotage plan for entering/leaving harbour
11

Electronic Navigation Aids

1 outcomes

GPS, plotter & AIS

  • 11.1Uses GPS, chart plotter and AIS with awareness of limitations

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