Mark
“We had a fantastic weekend—learned so much in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The instructors were truly first-class, patient, and supportive throughout. Highly recommended!”
The RYA Day Skipper Shore-Based course provides a comprehensive foundation in seamanship, navigation, and meteorology, equipping sailors and motor boaters with the skills needed to navigate safely. This five-day theory course is perfect for anyone looking to build confidence in inshore and coastal navigation. By the end of the course, you should be able to plan and execute passages in familiar waters during daylight hours. No previous experience is required, although any practical boating knowledge will be beneficial.
Over five days, you’ll cover a wide range of topics essential to safe navigation and seamanship, including:
The course is a mix of theory and practical exercises, ensuring you build confidence in applying what you’ve learned. The final two exams will assess your knowledge and skills, helping to solidify your navigation expertise.
The course is held at our training centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire, in a comfortable classroom setting fully equipped with all necessary materials and tools. We can also arrange group courses at alternative locations for businesses or organisations.
No prior navigation experience is required. This course is suitable for complete beginners, although any previous practical boating experience will be helpful.
As an RYA-recognised training centre, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality instruction in a supportive and engaging learning environment. With small class sizes, you’ll benefit from personalised attention, ensuring you fully grasp the concepts and skills being taught. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you succeed and gain confidence in your navigation abilities. For groups, we offer flexible scheduling and can run courses at your preferred location. Whether you’re new to navigation or looking to refine your skills, our RYA Day Skipper Shore-Based course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence needed to safely navigate coastal waters.
Note: The course requires a minimum number of participants to run. If this isn’t met, we will reschedule or offer a refund. Custom dates can be arranged for groups.
No prior experience is required to take this course. It’s designed for beginners as well as those looking to improve their theoretical knowledge of navigation and seamanship. However, if you have practical boating experience, it will be helpful as you work through the course material.
The course covers a comprehensive range of navigation and seamanship topics, including:
The course runs for five days and covers approximately 40 hours of instruction. Classes typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 each day, with breaks for tea, coffee, and lunch.
Yes, upon successfully completing the course and passing the two exam papers, you will receive the RYA Day Skipper Theory certificate. This certification is widely recognised and a useful stepping stone towards further qualifications.
You should bring the following:
We provide all course materials, including practice charts, almanacs, and the RYA Day Skipper theory notes.
The course is held at our training centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Our classroom is fully equipped for both theoretical instruction and practical exercises using navigation charts. We can also arrange for group courses at alternative locations.
No pre-course study is required. However, during the course, you may be assigned homework or revision tasks to help prepare for the exams. It’s recommended that you review course materials in your own time to reinforce your learning.
There are two exam papers, which will be taken at the end of the course. The exams cover the topics taught over the five days, such as navigation, chart work, collision regulations, and meteorology. These exams will assess your ability to navigate and plan passages safely.
Yes, we offer bespoke courses for groups, businesses, or organisations. We can arrange the course to fit your schedule and, if needed, deliver it at a location that suits your group.
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Sea Scout Hall
“We had a fantastic weekend—learned so much in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. The instructors were truly first-class, patient, and supportive throughout. Highly recommended!”
The course was fantastic and very enjoyable, worth every penny, intend to book other useful courses for myself in the new year.
Great staff and facilities for the course. Arrived and everything was set and ready to go. Very competent course teachers - would highly recommend
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