RYA Day Skipper Theory
This in person 5 day course is aimed at those looking to skipper yachts by day, or anyone with an interest in the theory behind planning a safe passage. This course is an excellent step toward gaining your RYA Day Skipper practical qualification and is a requirement of commercially endorsing a day skipper qualification.
Prerequisites:
Some practical experience is desirable but not required.
Content:
Seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations, seamanship, coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting and meteorology, tides, collision regulations.
| Date (2023) | Length | Time |
|---|
| Thu 6th, Fri 7th, Sat 8th, Sat 15th & Sun 16th April |
5 days |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed 9th, Thu 10th, Fri 11th, Sat 12th & Sun 13th August |
5 days |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri 27th, Sat 28th & Sun 29th October, Sat 4th & Sun 5th November |
5 days |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
£192.50 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-member |
£350 |
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory
Ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course & Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased.
Content:
- Position fixing, course shaping and plotting
- tidal knowledge
- use of almanacs and admiralty publications
- electronic position finding equipment
- taking and interpreting forecasts
- plotting weather systems
- weather predictions using a barometer
Currently We do not have any in person courses running, however we are able to offer a discount to our members and student to complete this course online with urban truant. For more information please see Urban Truant discounts page.
| Date (2023) | Length | Time |
|---|
| TBC |
5 days |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| TBC |
5 days |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
TBC |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-member |
TBC |
RYA First Aid
Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.
Prerequisites:
This course is suitable for those with no previous experience.
Content:
The recovery position in a confined space, CPR, including the drowning protocol, cold shock and hypothermia fromimmersion and/or exposure, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF, helicopter rescue.
Dates:
| Date (2023) | Time |
|---|
| 22nd April |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| 10th June |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| 21st October |
09:00 - 17:00 |
| 22nd December |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Costs
| Membership Type | Price |
|---|
| Southampton Sport Member |
£53.00 |
| Mayflower Member, Sports Pass and Non-Member |
£89.00 |
RYA Interactive Courses
To Compliment our variety of in person courses we also offer a number of online courses via RYA Interactive. These courses cover a wide variety of topics:
- RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding Course
- RYA Marine Radio SRC Course (Exam in person)
- RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
- RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR)
- RYA CEVNI test online
RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding Course
An online course aimed at Dinghy and Windsurfing Instructors and Seniors, and anyone else involved in working with children and/org vulnerable adults at an RYA club or training centre. Newly qualifying Dinghy/Windsurfing Instructors and Senior Instructors are required to complete this course prior to their instructor course.
RYA Marine Radio SRC Course (Exam in person)
A course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held.
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR)
A compulsory online course for new and revalidating RYA Commercial Endorsement holders. You can take this course anytime prior to your Commercial Endorsement application or renewal. Your PPR certificate will be valid either for your first Commercial Endorsement application or your next renewal.
RYA CEVNI test online
A test of the rules and regulations of the inland waterways of Europe. You will need this if you require the inland category validated on your International Certificate of Competence.
