RYA Day Skipper

Theory

This module is applicable to both Motor and Sail

Pre-Course Requirements: 5 Days practical sailing as an active crew member with 100nm logged and signed off by a Skipper or a Competent Crew Practical certificate.

Duration: 6 days shore based training in our classroom at Royal Cape Yacht Club in Cape Town

Course content includes:

Become a navigational explorer with this 6-day theoretical course.
Learn how to use navigational tools, electronic navigation aids and build confidence to make wise decisions onboard.

This training Includes:

Nautical Terms
Safety
International Regulations for The Prevention of Collisions at Sea
Definition of position, course and speed
Navigational charts and publications
Navigational drawing instruments
Buoyage
Compass
Chartwork
Tides and tidal streams
Visual aids to navigation
Meteorology
Passage planning
Navigation in restricted visibility
Pilotage
Marine environment

Included in the Course fees are:

Training material for the week, if applicable.

The use of books, tools and equipment necessary for training:

Calculator
Plotter
Divider
RYA Training Almanac (Southern Hemisphere)
South African List of Lights and Radio Signals
Symbols and Abbreviations used on South African Charts
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

We will also provide you with the following which you will be able to keep:

Personal Logbook
Yachtmaster Sailing School pen and pencil
72-page blank quad exercise book
Blank almanac pages for theory.

You will have full use of RYA Reference Books and navigation equipment.

Fees exclude: Accommodation and meals for shore-based courses, time off and any time in Cape Town apart from when on board for a practical course.

Please note:

Students are required to bring the following on their first day with Yachtmaster Ocean Sailing School:

R1,500.00 CASH deposit /security for any loss or damage to yachts, equipment etc. At the end of your training, if no loss or damage has been noted, the deposit will be returned to you in cash.
R100 CASH deposit for a temporary access card to Royal Cape Yacht Club. Students are requested to make their way directly to the reception on their first day and pay the deposit and receive the card. At the end of your training, please return the card to Reception where the deposit will be returned to you.
Colour passport photographs for the following certificates: SRC Radio, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Prep & Exam (x2), Commercial Endorsement Application, RYA Powerboat level 2.
A sleeping bag for practical courses, alternatively this can be ordered and purchased from Yachtmaster and will be ready for you on your arrival. Costs R500.
Foul weather clothing, for practical on-board courses, alternatively this can be ordered and purchased from Yachtmaster and will be ready for you on your arrival. (10% discount offered only to our booked students).

We recommend the following accommodation on shore: