RYA Day Skipper Practical Training

The Day Skipper Practical course trains you to be able to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. Ideally, you will have completed your Day Skipper Theory course, and have some limited practical experience. However, if you already have some sailing and navigation experience, you may be able to take Day Skipper as your first practical course.

The course will lay emphasis on handling the boat under sail and power, so that on completion you will be confident to skipper a small boat. You will live on board the yacht during the course, and there will be some night sailing included. You will visit many harbours, marinas and anchorages both in the local area and further afield.

The Day Skipper Practical qualification will enable you to charter boats, and qualifies you for the International Certificate of Competence.