RYA Day Skipper Course

[Carrera2]

Have many of you on here done this? I'm currently only using my boat on the river but want to start doing some coastal jaunts soon and think it sounds like a good idea.

Is the theory course adequate without then doing the practical?

[thewave]

Carrera2 said:

Have many of you on here done this? I'm currently only using my boat on the river but want to start doing some coastal jaunts soon and think it sounds like a good idea.

Is the theory course adequate without then doing the practical?

Should be easy enough

Grandad was 70 something when he passed
And my brother has just passed it, and he is only 12 (the minimum age) and he's a dumbass

I think they had help from Dad who's a Yachtmaster though? Maybe wrong?

[Mahatma Bag]

Theory is essential, especially knowing about collision regulations, safety stuff and what to do about the pesky tides.

[bga]

theory is all OK, but nothing like actually getting out there for a few trips with someone experienced if that is an option.

[Matt172]

bga said:

theory is all OK, but nothing like actually getting out there for a few trips with someone experienced if that is an option.

I'd agree totally with that, I did theory for day and costal skipper, but you can't beat the hands on stuff too, I'd consider doing the practical too

[jamesuk28]

My Dad has just done his on a 5 day intensive course, he really enjoyed it and plans to take his Yacht masters next year.

Major advantage is we can now toddle of to France / Spain on our own.

Edited by jamesuk28 on Monday 2nd July 21:41

[ClaphamGT3]

Well worth doing (Do practical and theory) for confidence building but make sure you back it up with enough passage work to embedd the learning in experience

[Carrera2]

Thanks guys.

[BigBazza]

ClaphamGT3 said:

make sure you back it up with enough passage work to embedd the learning in experience

I didnt think life on the ocean wave was like that these days!!

Anyone done this course up north? I'm looking for a good one in Lancs area.

[ALawson]

I am currently doing a corespondance course as I haven't got the holiday or the weekends to sit in a class room, nor could I be bothered to do 25 nights after work.

Doing my YM on the internet and its going well, if your ok at maths and vectors, and can remember things easily then you may as well just do the YM theory instead of the DS IMO.

[jvaughan]

Did my RYA Powerboat-2 (open water)Last year, with Diver Cox added to it.
Plan on either doing the day Skipper or the advanced powerboat stuff

[Schmalex]

Day Skipper theory is worth it to learn the basics, but nothing beats getting out there & doing it for real

[anonymous-user]

I did my 5 day day skipper theory and 5 day practical a few years back. Absolutely worth every penny if you want to be a safe boater. Then did my Powerboat 1 and 2 last year... it's a hoot.

Go for it...you won't regret it!

[NHyde]

Try these people: http://www.trafalgarsailing.co.uk/

MrsH and I just got back from doing our Day Skipper (Tidal) , second course there , great skipper/instructors , modern boats and a great location