Motor Cruising - RYA Course - Day Skipper
4 Day Practical Course
Take charge on short passages under instruction, with help and advice from your instructor.
This course can also help you get the best from your modern electronic aids such as GPS and radar, which are now virtually standard equipment on modern motor cruisers.
Before attending the course you should be able to navigate and are well advised to attend the RYA Day Skipper shorebased course to brush up on your skills, although this is not a criteria for attending the course.
The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. Here in Tenerife we are tidal and therefore this is for the Tidal Certificate.
The course is of 4 Days duration and is non-residential, although accommodation on the Motor Yacht can be negotiated.
Consider combining this course with the Helmsman as a 5 Day Course.
| Pre-course experience |
2 days practical experience |
| Pre-course experience |
2 days practical experience on a motor cruiser |
| Assumed knowledge |
Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper Shorebased Course before taking this practical course |
| Minimum duration |
4 days |
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Course content |
Preparation for sea, boat handling, navigation, pilotage, passage making, meteorology, rules of the road, engines, emergency situations, night cruising |
| Ability after the course |
Able to skipper a motor cruisier in familiar waters by day. |
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