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Day Skipper Theory Course

A comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.

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Scheme Type

Navigation

Beginner

Intermediate

Ashore

Online

Required experience

Some practical experience is desirable.

Minimum duration

40 hours plus exam time.

Minimum age

None

Content

Seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations, seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations

Certificate issuing criteria

Background knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

Format

This course can be taken in the classroom, online or by distance learning.

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