RYA Day Skipper Theory Course

A comprehensive introduction to cruising for new skippers.

Classes are held at West Mersea Yacht Club in convivial surroundings and in a relaxed manner, we believe students benefit from the opportunity to discuss and learn in this forum.

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

Course topics include:

The basics of seamanship
The essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
Chartwork
Electronic charts
Position fixing
Plotting a course to steer
Weather forecasting and meteorology
Tides
Collision regulations
Construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
Emergency and safety procedures including distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts

Next Dates

Our winter courses are now under way for 2026/27 and we are unable to accept further applications.

Any questions or for more information on any of our training activities contact training@wmyc.org.uk

Cost.

£255 for Members, £295 for non-members. Candidates between 18-25 inclusive £150

Ian Low

Mel Daniels

Sara French

Richard Bailey