Anglia Sea Ventures
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased
Challenge rating
£359
per person
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08458 388 988
or
07876 566 093
This shorebased course is taught in a classroom. It is a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to start making decisions on board, and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course. The course requires 40 hours of tuition including two assessment papers.
If you have successfully completed the course syllabus you will receive a completion certificate. If you have enjoyed your sailing experience then you should consider enrolling on a Day Skipper Practical course or Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased course.
Previous Experience
Some practical sailing experience is desirable.
Location
Fox's Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia
Duration
Each course lasts 5 consecutive days, 2 long weekends or 5 consecutive Sundays (09:00 to 17:00 each day)
Course start dates
Fri Oct 3rd-5th, Sat 11th-12th(Fox's Marina)
Fri Nov 7th-9th, Sat 22nd-23rd(Fox's Marina)
Fri Jan 9th-11th, Sat 17th-18th 2009(Fox's Marina)
Fri Feb 13th-15th, Sat 21st-22nd(Fox's Marina)
Other dates are available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed above.
What's included
Tuition and refreshments. Please note that Lunch is not provided.
What to bring
Notepad, soft leaded pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, Portland chart plotter and dividers.
Other things you should know
Each student will need to purchase an RYA course pack comprising practice charts, exercises, the RYA certification fee and a training almanac. You can purchase a set from us when you book or when you join the course. The course pack costs £35.00 and includes the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course book.
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Challenge scale
If you are new to yachting, start with something on the green scale.
If you are more experienced then go for amber or red.
