As skipper you are responsible for the safety of your ship and crew. With this RYA theory course we give the beginner skipper a good basic theory knowledge to sail safely along the coast during the day in tidal and non-tidal water . The RYA/MCA Day skipper shore based certificate is valid for motor and sail yachts. It is with the RYA Day skipper practical certificate sail or power the ideal licence to charter a sailboat of motor yacht.
Our partner for online Day Skipper theory course is NauticEd
| Intended for | For anyone who wants to skipper a sail or motor yacht during the day along the coast. |
| Recommended pre-course experience | None |
| Assumed knowledge | None |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Course content |
Basic seamanship
Navigation buoyage Lights & day shape from ships Safety equipment & Emergency situations Weather forecast and basic meteorology Reading and understanding navigational charts plotting a course including the tidal currents Calculating tidal heights International regulations for prevention of collision at sea Anchoring Use of electronic navigation Preparing a passage plan |
| Certification |
RYA /MCA Day skipper Shore based certificate
The certificate is delivered after a successful written exam at the RTC NCP school in Croatia |
| Number of students |
Minimum 2 - maximum 12
Private tuition is also possible on request |
| Minimum duration | 40 hours + 3 hours exam |
| Price |
700 € per person - discount for groups
Including: RYA Dayskipper shorebased package RYA Dayskipper shorebased exam RYA training almanac 2 RYA training charts RYA Dayskipper shorebased certificate ( if successful ) RYA electronic navigation simulator Classroom Cold & hot drinks during the break VAT One free reassessment Not included: RYA logbook Divider & plotter |
| Ability after the course | Theoretical knowledge to skipper safely a sail or motor yacht during the day along the coast in good conditions. |
| Next course? |
RYA Dayskipper motor yacht practical course
RYA Dayskipper sail yacht practical course VHF/SRC Maritime radio on line course |
| Price & booking & information |
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For booking or questions contact us on vedran.mandura@ncp.hr |
Our partner for Day Skipper theory course: http://www.nauticed.org/sailingcourses/view/rya-day-skipper
20+ years of nautical experience: Skipper, Regattas organizer, NCP Charter RYA training centre manager and sales representative for charters & RYA trainings at NCP&mare
booking@ncp-charter.com
