Objective
A comprehensive introduction to cruising for sail and motorboat skippers.
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.
In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA have developed a chart plotter specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation. Use of this plotter is an integral part of our Day Skipper shorebased course.
A comprehensive introduction to cruising for sail and motorboat skippers.
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.
In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA have developed a chart plotter specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation. Use of this plotter is an integral part of our Day Skipper shorebased course.
Joining Information
When:
18 x Mondays and/or Thursdays starting 1st October > 19:30 - 22:15
Other dates by arrangement
What to Bring:
Refill pad and Pen
2B Pencil (x2), Eraser, Sharpener, Dividers and Portland Plotter, RYA Training Almanac (we can supply all)
Equipment:
You will receive a course pack which includes training charts, course handbook, exercises and an electronic chart plotter CD.
Also:
Refreshments are provided as part of your course.
Aquatrek provide FREE extra tuition on Sundays and are available by phone or e-mail throughout the course.
Price: €550
Booking:
When:
18 x Mondays and/or Thursdays starting 1st October > 19:30 - 22:15
Other dates by arrangement
What to Bring:
Refill pad and Pen
2B Pencil (x2), Eraser, Sharpener, Dividers and Portland Plotter, RYA Training Almanac (we can supply all)
Equipment:
You will receive a course pack which includes training charts, course handbook, exercises and an electronic chart plotter CD.
Also:
Refreshments are provided as part of your course.
Aquatrek provide FREE extra tuition on Sundays and are available by phone or e-mail throughout the course.
Price: €550
Booking:
Material Covered / Syllabus
Basics of Seamanship, Essentials of Coastal Navigation, 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
Basics of Seamanship, Essentials of Coastal Navigation, 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
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| Dayskipper (RYA) |
| Yachtmaster Offshore (RYA) |
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Previous Knowledge / Experience
No prior experience or knowledge is required or assumed.
This is ideal for Advanced Powerboat and ICC candidates.
Duration
The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. It can be covered as a series of 18 evening sessions
(1 night per week), as an intensive 5-day course, or by distance learning.
At Aquatrek we run 2 parallel courses over the winter with students having a choice of nights each week to allow for work/personal commitments.
We also break for 4 weeks over Christmas / New Year.
No prior experience or knowledge is required or assumed.
This is ideal for Advanced Powerboat and ICC candidates.
Duration
The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. It can be covered as a series of 18 evening sessions
(1 night per week), as an intensive 5-day course, or by distance learning.
At Aquatrek we run 2 parallel courses over the winter with students having a choice of nights each week to allow for work/personal commitments.
We also break for 4 weeks over Christmas / New Year.
Once payment is complete you will be directed to submit a booking form
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Dayskipper Shorebased
