RYA Day Skipper Theory

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ONLINE
Self paced
12 months + lifetime access
$595
In the comfort of your own home
Request to enrol and we will do the rest

Service Description

At Paper Sailors Rock, the RYA Day Skipper Theory is currently offered as an online course.

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. This course takes approximately 40 hours plus a 3 hour assessment and covers:

  • Nautical terms
  • Ropework
  • Anchorwork
  • Safety
  • International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
  • Definition of Position, Course and Speed
  • Navigational Charts and Publications
  • Navigational Drawing Instruments Compass
  • Chart work and Navigation – Traditional and Electronic
  • Tides and Tidal Streams
  • Visual Aids to Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Passage Planning
  • Navigation in Restricted Visiblity
  • Pilotage
  • Marine Environment

You will receive a Day Skipper Student Pack as part of the course.

A 3 hour workshop is available for anyone who would like additional support.

Please express your interest if you would prefer a face to face (over 5 days) course.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Annette for further information.

RYA Day Skipper Theory

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0407044663

annette@papersailorsrock.com.au

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD, Australia

Customer Feedback

“Hi Annette,  thank you so much for an amazing sailing course. The trip well met my expectations and I felt I learnt lots. […] Found you to be a very patient, tolerant and inclusive teacher. Explanations were all very clear.” – Tanya

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