Dayskipper theory online is for aspiring skippers who wish to gain an entry level qualification enabling them to skipper sailing or motor yachts, including charter vessels, in countries that require certification. This course is an essential preparation and perquisite for our RYA Day Skipper Practical course.
Course must be completed within 6 months.
The advantage of studying online is that you can complete the course in your own time in the comfort of your own home. The course is 40hours and you have one year to complete it. You will be set up with a username and password and a tutor online from our supplier Skippers Online. Furthermore you have our instructors at Lagoon Watersports on hand over email or phone to help with any problems. When your theory online is completed you can call/email us to arrange for the exam at our centre.
You will receive a student pack with the RYA Dayskipper Handbook, practice navigation charts and training almanac. The price also includes plotters, dividers and postage within the UK.
RYA Navigation HandbookRYA Weather HandbookInternational Rules for Preventing CollisionsFlip Cards
You can purchase the above as Ebooks on the RYA Website
You will be able to navigate around familiar waters during daylight hours
RYA Competent Crew practical course or equivalent experience
40 hours. Access to online course is limited to 6 months.
£323. Price included plotter.
Your home
This course expires after a year
Book online from the dates below or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.
Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.
Please contact us to book the online Day Skipper Theory course.
This course is taken online from your home.
Once you have booked your course we will email you a personal username and password. You will be given tutorials on the site but you can also email our instructors with the link on the training site if you need any further assistance. To complete the course you will need the navigation pack which is included in the course cost. This includes the training charts, training almanac, plotters and dividers. We will post to the address you used when booking online, unless you notify us otherwise. If you do not hear from us with your login details please email us or phone 01273 42 48 42 option 1.
Please see our full Booking Terms and Conditions Cancellation chargesYou may cancel your course/event at any time. Written notification from the Lead Name in your group is required. Cancellation will only be accepted on payment of the cancellation charges as set out below. The following cancellation fees apply : • More than 8 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit• Less than 8 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event At our discretion, we may allow a forfeited deposit to be used towards an alternative course/event run by us or the same course on an alternative date. In each case, such a booking will be at the price prevailing at the time of re-booking and subject to an admin charge of £25 for courses over £150 and £10 for courses under £150. In these circumstances we offer significant discounts on rebooking within 12 months. The discount is based on how much notice was given for the booking cancellation and non discounted course rates: • More than 4 weeks before course/event – 90% discount on full brochure rates• 2- 4 weeks before course/event – 75% discount on full brochure rates• 13 days – 72 hours before course/event – 50% discount on full brochure rates• 72 hours or less – 25% discount on full brochure rates For example if you book a course worth £200 and need to change the date of that course: 4 weeks notice this will cost you an additional £202 weeks notice this will cost you an additional £503 days notice this will cost you an additional £10024 hours notice this will cost you an additional £150 Postponement by us due to bad weatherOn some occasions courses may need to be postponed due to bad weather. In these circumstances we will offer you alternative dates, no refund will be available. On some occasions group events may need to be postponed due to bad weather. In these circumstances we will offer you alternative dates.If you are unable or unwilling to accept these new dates then we will refund you the full cost of the course less 15%.
Very good balance of experience knowledge and a relaxed delivery. Great instructor. I built up knowledge, technique and underdering through theory and practice. I loved it!
Izzy Marston
Steve was a great skipper in the practical course, he was very enthusiastic but also patient and tolerant when were we berthing the boat! Both Steve and Simon delivered the theory in a clear and concise way. Great course!
Cameron Hatrick
