RYA Day Skipper Theory - Online Course

This online course includes both theory and practical exercises using a variety of resources; Training Charts, Publications and equipement. The key topics covered include:

• Seamanship

• Coastal navigation and pilotage

• Chartwork

• Electronic charts

• Position fixing

• Plotting a course to steer

• Weather forecasting and meteorology

• Tides

• Collision regulations

Each module is broken down into engaging lessons followed by knowledge checks. Students also have module assessments, which comprise official RYA exercise questions. All module assessments are reviewed by Ardent Training's qualified instructors, who provide personal feedback on the student’s progress.

Once all the coursework is completed, students are helped by the instructor team to determine if they're ready for the online RYA Day Skipper Theory exam. This exam consists of two 1.5-hour papers and is completed at home. Personal feedback is provided from the examiner.

The exam is included in the course fee (unless it needs to be invigilated for commercial purposes), and the examination team won't give up on any student until they pass!

Following successful completion, students receive the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased certificate. To obtain the full RYA Day Skipper course qualification, students will also need to complete a practical part of the course at a practical centre of their choosing.*

1) An interactive, Online Day Skipper Course learning experience like none other - With over 22 hours of video content, spread across 110 lessons, this course takes interactivity to a new level, enabling a fantastic learning experience form home, taking it at your own pace and time. This includes access to your course for 12 months from date of enrolment.

2) Comprehensive Training Pack Sent out within 48hrs containing:

• Printed Publications: RYA Training Charts, RYA Northern Hemisphere Training Almanac, as well as a selection of Ardent Training Pro-forma documents to support with various exercises.

• E-Book Publications: Day Skipper Shorebased Notes, Day Skipper Exercises and Course Information.

• Equipment: Dividers, Portland Plotter and rope for knot tieing practise!

• Stationary: Soft Eraser and 2B Mechanical Pencil for precision plotting

3) Live support from the Ardent Training Team, via the chat window, email, phone, or your preferred method between 0800 and 2000 (UK time) 364 days a year - meaning you can access support when ever you need it.

4) A certificate posted out to you on succesful completion of your course exam.