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Day Skipper Theory & Practical |
Based in Puerto Calero on Lanzarote this course is divided into the shore phases in the classroom and the sea phase at sea. You will do two days in the classroom, followed by 5 days at sea and then finish with 2 more days in the classroom.
 The shore phase a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, lights, International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (IRPCS) and basics of seamanship. Invaluable for how to start making decisions on board ready for when you start your sea phase. At the end of the week you will have two assessment papers to complete and awarded your certificate.
Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience. The RYA Day Skipper practical course (sea phase) is designed to teach you to "Take Charge" safely and confidently. A skipper does much more than navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and wellbeing of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail  selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.
Your experienced and patient instructor will teach you these skills and you will put them into practice as you skipper the yacht on short passages around Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. There is particular emphasis on boat handling for Day Skippers and during the course you will practice mooring under various conditions. Students live aboard for the duration of the course and visit many different harbours and anchorages to practice pilotage techniques which, like boat handling, is an essential skill for the aspiring skipper. You will complete at least 4 night hours sailing to experience night pilotage and identify lights.
At the end of the RYA Day Skipper course you will be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day. Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the RYA Day Skipper completion certificate. This course will also enable you to apply for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence). This qualification is required by most European countries to validate your competence to own or charter a boat. The ICC, obtained by presenting your RYA Day Skipper certificate, will cover sailing yachts up to 24 metres in length in coastal waters.
| Pre-Course Experience: |
5 days aboard with 100 miles logged and 4 night hours |
| Assumed Knowledge: |
Basic sailing ability with a knowledge of basic navigation which is best gained by the RYA Basic Navigation & Safety course
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| Duration: |
9 days
The course runs from 09.00 on the Saturday until 17.00 on the Sunday. |
| Price: |
High Season £840*
Low Season £770* |
Included:
- RYA Day Skipper Theory Packs including charts, course work and course notes book.
- Note paper, pen, pencil and eraser
- Use of navigation equipment
- Accommodation (on the first Saturday night in the Iberostar 4 Star Hotel in Puerto Calero and use of their facilities)
- Breakfasts and lunches for duration of course
- Tea and coffee
- 2 evening meals with wine during sea phase of course
- Bedding
- Towels
- Wet weather gear
- Life jackets
Not included:
Dates:
- 10/04/10 - 18/04/10
- 01/05/10 - 09/05/10
- 05/06/10 - 13/06/10
- 10/07/10 - 18/07/10
- 24/07/10 - 01/08/10
- 11/09/10 - 19/09/10
- 09/10/10 - 17/10/10
- 06/11/10 - 14/11/10
- 11/12/10 - 19/12/10
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