| Day Skipper Shorebased Course |
Duration |
40 hours and 2 exam papers.
There are various time scales for these courses, from three weekend
sessions or an intensive five day course, to evening classes run over two
terms. |
Suggested Minimum Pre-Course Experience |
Some practical experience
desirable. |
Course Content |
Basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and
meteorology. |
Assumed Knowledge |
None. |
Details |
The day skipper theory course is a comprehensive introduction to chart
work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship for
Competent crew.
It is recommended you take this shorebased course before you take the
Day Skipper Practical course, as it arms would be skippers with enough
knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day.
You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to start
making decisions on board.
This course is primarily aimed at people with little or no existing
knowledge of navigation, chartwork or meteorology. However more
seasoned sailors may also find the course of great interest, if they have
not yet obtained a Day Skipper Shorebased pass certificate.
Ulster Sailing School run this course either as an evening class, a five
day intensive course or over three weekends.
The course fee includes your Day Skipper Theory Packs, Day Skipper
Theory Book, Practice Navigation Tables, Portland Plotter, Dividers,
2B Pencil, Rubber, and Pencil Sharpener. |
Ability After Course |
The syllabus arms would be skippers with enough
knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge
of lights is also included - in case they arrive back late. |
Cost |
£345.00 (over 3 weekends £125 per weekend) |
Contact us now to book
Mob: 07803 901364 Tel. / Fax. 028 9332 6304
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