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We offer an online practical RYA Day Skipper course held in conjunction with Skippers Online which you can study from home. It is £295.00 which covers the following:

Please find below a summary of the syllabus and what is included below:

To book the course, please visit this link: https://www.bellasailing.com/rya-and-mca-yachtmaster-online-theory-course 

Any questions, please get in touch via enquiries@bellasailing.com or call us on 0207 305 5000 

RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY SYLLABUS

•             Chart Familiarisation
•             Tidal Heights
•             Tidal Streams
•             The Compass & Position Fixing
•             Dead Reckoning & Estimated Position
•             Course to Steer
•             Electronic Navigation
•             Buoyage
•             Pilotage
•             Passage Planning
•             Meteorology
•             The Collision Regulations
•             Safety & Protection of The Environment

What's included:

•             12 months access
•             24*7 Instructor Support  (from UK and Thailand)
•             Student Pack (2 charts, training almanac & course handbook)
•             RYA chart-plotter software
•             13 fully-narrated lessons (not just the animations) including realistic 3D graphics and embedded quizzes with instant feedback
•             13 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers 
•             Radar & AIS Training
•             Videos covering: updating paper charts, engine checks, dismasting, jury rig, flood control, firefighting, gas explosions, capsize, lifejacket checks, how to put on a lifejacket and what happens when it inflates, man-overboard recovery, launching and boarding a liferaft
•             Downloadable US Chart 1 (5011 equivalent) + 48 other downloadable or linked resources
•             Mock Exams with automatic feedback
•             2 Final Online Exams with detailed instructor feedback and unlimited attempts. You can arrange your own invigilator.
•             Unlimited free exam resits
•             RYA Day Skipper Theory Course Completion Certificate to support your practical course or a professional qualification
•             Download lessons to run offline on iPads, iPhones and Android Devices
•             2 Years further access to training materials once you’ve completed the course
•             UK Delivery by First Class Post

To book the course, please visit this link: https://www.bellasailing.com/rya-and-mca-yachtmaster-online-theory-course