Aim:
The Day Skipper Sailing Course is conducted to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a cruising yacht safely by day in non-tidal waters with which the student is familiar.
Suggested minimum pre-course experience: Competent Crew Course or 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours.
Assumed knowledge: Basic navigation and sailing ability
Course content:
Preparation for sea
Deck work
Navigation
Pilotage
Meteorology
Rules of the road
Maintenance and repair work
Victualling
Emergency situations
Engines
Yacht handling under power
Yacht handling under sail
Passage making
Duration of stay: 5 days training
Ability after course: Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
