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Day skipper |
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| This course covers the prescribed syllabus for the award of the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate. |
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| This course is the first important rung of the RYA qualification ladder and is designed primarily for those who are new to sailing and boating, the dinghy sailor, those with crewing experience, and for the more experienced sailor who requires a knowledge of practical navigation from a basic introduction to a level at which coastal passages can be completed in safety. |
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| We introduce you to basic chart work and the use of the magnetic compass, plotting and steering a course, position fixing and tidal calculations. |
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| Seamanship includes nautical expressions, deck work and the safe conduct of a boat through an understanding of the steering and sailing rules. We cover the all-important subject of the weather; why it happens and what we need to do about it. |
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| As the course draws to a conclusion, all these aspects are combined in showing you how to plan and conduct short coastal passages. |
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| Syllabus includes: |
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Basic Nautical Knowledge
Nautical terms and definitions – types of small craft – parts of a boat – seamanship and safety – harbour and coastal features. |
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Position and Direction in Navigation
Position, direction and speed at sea – marine compasses – log books – measuring the depth of water – charts and chart work equipment. |
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Charts and Publications: Simple Plotting
Longitude and longitude – plotting and fixing your position – tidal streams and currents – nautical publications. |
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Deck Seamanship
Types of rope – knots – deck and rigging fittings |
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Utilising Tides and Tidal Streams
Tides and tide tables – navigating tidal waters – times and heights of tides – plotting a course to steer. |
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Rigs and Rigging (DSS)
Masts and booms – running and standing rigging – winches – care and repair of sails – auxiliary engines in sailing boats. |
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Marine Engines and Installations (DSM)
Types of marine engines – fuel systems – starter systems – operation and maintenance. |
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Buoys, Beacons, Lights and Pilotage
Cardinal – navigational lights – buoys – practical pilotage – port traffic signals. |
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Understanding the Weather
Sources of weather information – the wind and weather patterns. Planning and Making Short Coastal Passages General preparations – watch keeping – navigation and pilotage at night and in fog – electronic position fixing. |
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Sea Safety and Cruising Practices
Safety procedures – ‘rules of the road’ – anchoring and mooring. |
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RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate
Average duration 15 weeks/Allowed duration 12 months. |
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