RYA Day Skipper Theory – NauticED

Client:       Aspiring skippers wanting the ICC International Certificate of Competence

Dates:       Enrol anytime

Info:         This course is provided by NauticED, a world leader specializing on online marine training. They are a RYA Training centre for the Day Skipper Theory course. You will be their student, and we will mark your final exam.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising. 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.

Pass this course here online and the practical training/test at any RYA training centre and you will receive the RYA Day Skipper Certificate – SAIL. This makes you eligible to be awarded the ICC – International Certificate of Competence, required by European countries and signatories to United Nations Resolution 40 as the minimum requirements to sail in their waters and for power boats up to 10 meters

The Day Skipper course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters.

The RYA Day Skipper Course eLearning Modules 

  1. Weather and Sea Conditions
  2. Electrical Systems
  3. Auxiliary Power
  4. Rigging: Standing and Running
  5. Rules of the Nautical Road
  6. Slip Departure and Return
  7. Sailing
  8. Communications
  9. Navigation
  10. Tides and Currents
  11. Passage Planning
  12. Anchoring and Mooring
  13. Coping with Emergencies.

The RYA Day Skipper 

  • Approved by the RYA to meet the RYA Day Skipper requirements for theory knowledge and testing
  • You will be assigned Dave DeWolfe, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, to personally grade your test once submitted
  • You will be mailed RYA Charts, RYA Almanac, Electronic Navigation Simulator download-code for Mac and PC, Portland Plotter and Dividers
  • You may start, stop and continue when you want
  • Unlimited time to complete
  • Milestone review questions and answers
  • Take as long as you need to complete the Final Exam
  • If there was one course in the world to take, this is the one because of global recognition

“Captain Yoda; I am already sad that the week is over. I wish I could sail under your tutelage for a month at least! It was one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you for your commitment to a positive learning environment, devotion to developing new sailors, your never ending energy (?!) and the sharing of your passion with a greenhorn like myself. Until anon, DM”


D.M., Day Skipper Student