The RYA Day Skipper Practical MOTOR Course is conducted on board a motor yacht to teach navigation and pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and safety.

The entry level for the ‘Day Skipper’ qualification has a minimum age limit of 16 years and takes those with at least 100 sea miles and Day Skipper Theory certificate or relevant navigational experience.

• 4 days       
• Professional Instructor         
• Relaxed Tuition 
• Meals Included
• Sporty twin-engined Kingfisher 35
• £800 per person 

Price includes all accommodation, tuition, meals onboard, use of wet gear and pick up from local station.

Successful candidates will be deemed qualified to Skipper a small motor yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which they are familiar.

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Or call 01326 212320, Alternatively email us to make a booking.

As a prospective skipper you will be gently encouraged to take control of the crew and the boat during navigational passages, pilotage into and out of harbour, coming alongside and handling the boat under power.

You will also learn meteorology, basic engine maintenance and engine failure recovery, how to plan a passage, victual a boat and most importantly what actions to be taken in emergency situations such as man over board. There will also be a night passage where you will gain experience of navigation and pilotage by night.

The Day Skipper candidates are given the chance to build on prior experience while the instructor assesses strengths and weaknesses. Following this initial period each Day Skipper candidate will be gently encouraged to take control of the crew and the boat during navigational passages, pilotage into and out of harbour, coming alongside and handling the boat.

You will also learn meteorology, basic engine maintenance, how to plan a passage, victual a motor yacht and how to take action as a skipper in certain emergency situations including man over board. There will also be a night passage where you will gain experience of navigating, sailing and pilotage by night.

In Falmouth, Cornwall we are blessed with the sheltered waters of the Carrick Roads in which to provide sail training. The Roseland and Pendennis peninsulas protect the area from the English channel and provide us with the 3rd deepest natural harbour in the world! Even during a week of inclement weather we are still able to operate and explore the upper reaches of the Fal estuary, Truro Rivers and make passage to the Helford River and even Fowey. 

Whatever the weather throws at you, you’ll be guaranteed a rewarding and enjoyable week on the water.

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£735 All Year