DAY SKIPPER COURSE DETAILS

Day Skipper Shore-based Theory CLASSROOM Course Sheffield
The entry course to basic seamanship.

Day Skipper provides navigation skills for cruising yachts and motor cruisers. Beginner-friendly but full RYA syllabus coverage.

Also suitable for experienced sailors revising navigation and tidal calculations.

CLASSROOM COURSE: from October

ONLINE courses also available anytime

Call or contact to register interest (07771 652123)

Buoyage

Plotting

Navigation training begins with buoyage recognition and chart plotting skills, forming the foundation for safe passage planning in coastal waters and harbours.

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Mooring Methods

Tides

Practical seamanship includes tidal movement, mooring techniques, and harbour approach planning in real conditions.

See also: advanced Yachtmaster course

Day Skipper flexibly comprises 16 evenings of 2 hours and 2 Weekend days of 6 hours across autumn and winter.

Course content includes:
Compass and chart navigation; GPS and Plotter navigation; Tide flows and heights; Anchoring and mooring principles; Buoyage; Lights; Rules of the road; Safety and rescue at sea; Pilotage; Passage planning; Weather.

A structured but relaxed syllabus designed for group learning.