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!
How long does it take to get your day skipper?
Day Skipper course summary (sail)
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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 |
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Is there an exam for a day skipper?
They are individually marked by a RYA Instructor who will give detailed feedback. There is one exam - for which 2 hours is allocated. 24hrs is generally sufficient notice.
How difficult is day skipper theory?
Day Skipper, ASA Basic levels are practical and you will get more out of them if you have done some theory or reading before hand. More advanced levels are not difficult but require some expierience to get the most out of them.