RYA Dayskipper Online Theory (English)

Take an RYA Dayskipper theory course where and when you want? This online course makes it possible. This English course introduces the basic concepts of navigation at sea.

You will be supported by qualified instructors during your training. The cost of the exam is also included in your course price.

 

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge is required to participate in this course, but it is strongly recommended that you have already completed the theory course for the Belgian Navigation License (or similar).

A good knowledge of the English language is necessary, as the full course and materials are also in English.

Note: If you want to obtain the full Dayskipper certificate, you will also have to pass the practical Dayskipper.

Prijs: 329 euro


8 months of unlimited access

Course material included

Unlimited support included

Exam and certification included

Program

  • Traditional navigation techniques

  • Course calculations

  • Variation and deviation

  • Reading and understanding navigation charts

  • Electronic navigation by gps

  • International Regulations

  • IALA buoyage

  • Meteorology and weather forecasting

  • IMO regulations

  • Calculation of currents and water depths

  • Safety and emergency situations

Necessary extra’s

    • An eraser
    • A 2B pencil(+ sharpener) or a mechanical pencil
    • Stationery and paper
    • Internet connection

Course material

You will receive from us the DaySkipper lesson pack (in English):

  • 2 RYA practice charts (RYA charts 3 & 4)
  • RYA Training almanac
  • Certificate ‘DaySkipper Shorebased’ after passing the exam
  • Breton plotter and navigation compass included

Please note: The course materials are shipped directly from the UK which means you may have to pay import taxes (Brexit). We apologise for the inconvenience.

    Our partner ‘Sailing Course Online’

    This RYA Dayskipper online training course is managed by our partner ‘Sailing Course Online’, which, like Vaarschool.be, is a recognised RYA Training Centre. They specialise in delivering online RYA training courses. All interaction during the course is therefore via ‘Sailing Course Online’, although we are of course also at your disposal should you have any questions.

     

    The instructors at ‘Sailing Course Online’ are all RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructors. They have a 100% focus to give you friendly and knowledgeable assistance. All exams are corrected ‘by hand’ and constructive feedback is always provided (in English).