This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. Following the course you should be competent to skipper a motor cruiser in familiar waters by day.
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Pre-course experience |
2 days on a motor cruiser
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Assumed Knowledge |
Basic helmsmanship and navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased level
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Course content |
Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
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Ability after course |
Can skipper a motor cruiser in familiar waters by day
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Duration |
4 days
or 2 weekends
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Course includes
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 Accommodation on board the boat
Meals and refreshments while on board
Professional Instructor
All safety equipment
RYA Day Skipper Certificate
FREE loan of waterproofs
FREE car parking
FREE RYA Motor Cruising Logbook
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This course is delivered by our training partner, Mendez Marine.