Day Skipper Theory Course

http://www.banburysailing.org.uk/

The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. It will be conducted over 6 days (3 weekends).

Course topics include:

• the basics of seamanship
• the essentials of coastal navigation and 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 life rafts

Last updated 9:03pm on 19 April 2024