>RYA Day Skipper Theory

Conducted in our lecture room overlooking Hout Bay Harbour and Chapman’s Peak, students will learn basic navigation, pilotage, safety procedures, collision regulations and seamanship skills.

Duration

5 days

OR 2 weekends.

Required sailing experience

Some practical experience is required.

Training

As an aspiring skipper, 2 Oceans Maritime Academy will introduce you to the fundamentals necessary to take a yacht to sea. You will be taught basic navigation and pilotage which includes:

• chart work
• position fixing
• plotting a course to steer
• weather forecasting
• understanding tides and the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea.

You will also be taught about:

• the parts of a yacht
• emergency and safety equipment
• points of sail
• and the theory of sailing.

Course material

All RYA course material is supplied.

Accommodation

If this module forms part of the 6/17-week Career Course or the 9-day Skipper Combined Course, you will receive free accommodation on board your training yacht.

Food

Refreshing tea and coffee is supplied. However, food is not included, and is for your own account.

Availability

RYA Day Skipper Shore-Based Theory course is run throughout the year.