{"id":2029,"date":"2018-09-28T15:10:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T15:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/propellergraphics.com\/pms\/?page_id=2029"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T13:39:17","slug":"rya-day-skipper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/prestonmarina.co.uk\/index.php\/training-courses-at-preston-marina\/rya-day-skipper\/","title":{"rendered":"RYA Day Skipper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h5>A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>40 hour classroom course (including 2 assessments)<\/li>\n<li>Conducted at Preston Marina in &#8220;The Lodge&#8221; training building.<\/li>\n<li>Includes RYA Course Pack (Day Skipper Shore Based Notes book, Excercise book and Practice charts)<\/li>\n<li>12:1 Student:Instructor ratio<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3395 per person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.<\/p>\n<p>We are continually updating our courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising boats.<\/p>\n<p>The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. It can be covered as a series of short sessions, of 3 weekdays over 2 consecutive weeks, or over 3 consecutive weekends.<\/p>\n<h4>Course topics include:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>the basics of seamanship<\/li>\n<li>the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage<\/li>\n<li>chartwork<\/li>\n<li>electronic charts<\/li>\n<li>position fixing<\/li>\n<li>plotting a course to steer<\/li>\n<li>weather forecasting and meteorology<\/li>\n<li>tides<\/li>\n<li>collision regulations<\/li>\n<li>construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat<\/li>\n<li>emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and life-rafts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a 40 hour classroom course, delivered over 3 weekdays over 2 consecutive weeks, or over 3 consecutive weekends.<\/p>\n<p>Prior boating experience not essential but may be beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>You will need a plotter and divider, available from our chandlery with a 10% discount.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 dates_widget\"><h5 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"14\" data-lineheight=\"19.6px\">Upcoming dates for RYA Day Skipper Theory courses<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact us if you\u2019re interested in the RYA Day Skipper\u00a0qualification \u2013 Custom course dates may be available on application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 dates_widget\"><p>To book this course<\/p>\n<p>Call 01772 733595 or email <a href=\"mailto:training@prestonmarina.co.uk\">training@prestonmarina.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-dotted\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:15px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:34;line-height:1.2;\"><h3>Day Skipper Theory Refresher<\/h3>\n<h4>(for rusty Day Skippers prior to the C\/YM Course)<\/h4><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Available by appointment &#8211; usually 2 evening sessions but special 1 to 1 appointments may be possible.<\/p>\n<p>Session 1\u00a0 All about navigation |\u00a0 6.30 pm &#8211; 8.30 pm (approx. finish time)<\/p>\n<p>Session 2 Syllabus excluding Navigation \/ 6.30 pm- 8.30pm (approx. finish time)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" 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