Day Skipper (RYA)

RYA qualification, Evening, School of Marine Operations

Course overview

This is a beginner’s course, which assumes no prior experience and is intended to be both enjoyable and informative. It introduces basic navigation, including chartwork, position fixing, tides, buoyage, and passage planning as well as the essential subjects of safety and meteorology. The course is essential preparation for the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course.

Typical career

Progression through the RYA Training Scheme

Course entry qualifications

RYA Day Skipper Theory – Certificate

Start date

September

Duration

7 Months
Evenings: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday
Times: 6.30pm-8.30pm

Course content

Boat Handling
Coastal Navigation
Seamanship skills
Pilotage
Chartwork & Bouyage
Tides
Rope work
Life saving appliances

Course leaders

Asad Gilani

Contact

Rena Dewart. Tel: 0141 565 2700. Email: maritime@gcns.ac.uk

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