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Water, Rivers + Catchments
Day Skipper theory
Course

Day Skipper theory

Morecambe
Introductory
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Various dates available Short Course In person

Overview

The Day Skipper theory course is a comprehensive introduction to navigation for anyone thinking of doing the Day Skipper practical course. It's suitable for beginners, though some prior boating experience is helpful. The course involves 40 hours of tuition with two assessments: Chartwork and a General paper. You will be awarded a certificate on successful completion of the course.

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Day Skipper theory

Course topics include:

At a glance

  • Combining traditional & electronic navigation
  • Knowing where you are
  • Planning your journey
  • The weather forecast - sources & understanding
  • How to use the tides
  • Calculating depth of water between high & low tide
  • What the navigation buoys tell you
  • Rules of the road for all boaters
  • Safety equipment, VHF radio distress call, flares, life-jackets, life-rafts and much more!
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