What does RYA day skipper allow you to do?
RYA Day Skipper is a qualification which enables you to safely take charge of a 30-45ft sail cruising yacht and its crew by day in familiar waters.
How long does it take to get your day skipper?
Day Skipper course summary (sail)
| Day Skipper course summary (sail) | |
|---|---|
| Pre-course experience | 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht |
| Assumed Knowledge | Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course |
Does RYA day skipper expire?
These certifications are renewable every 5 years and all instructors must attend a two day assessment on the water with an RYA Examiner. To teach shorebased syllabi you must be a Yachtmaster Instructor or hold the RYA’s Day Skipper Theory Teaching Certificate. Whatever your qualifications, you use it or lose it!
Do I need competent crew before day skipper?
The Competent Crew course is much more than it sounds. As soon as you are confident in your crewing knowledge and skill, you are ready to go on to Day Skipper. But it can be a mistake to be in a hurry to get the paper qualifications.
What do you do after day skipper?
There are three main options – mile-building, flotilla sailing, and bareboat charter. Each of these has different advantages and drawbacks and you may want to try more than one – even all of them!
How long does a RYA certificate last?
RYA Instructor qualifications are valid for five years, at which point you need to revalidate in order to retain the qualification and continue teaching.
What is the difference between Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean?
A Yachtmaster Offshore is qualified to skipper a vessel of the same size up to 150 miles from a safe haven. Yachtmaster Ocean extends the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification and qualifies the holder to skipper a vessel of the same size and up to 200gt anywhere in the World.