RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
"Navathome" on-line Course

This on-line course offers aspiring yacht skippers a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of theory including chart work, navigation and meteorology together with basic seamanship. A starting point for those wishing to learn to lead a crew and take control of a sailing yacht by making decisions as skipper on board. Delivered by our partners “Navathome” 

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Duration
Duration

The course takes approximately 40 hours to complete with an assessment of 2 parts
(1.5 hours for each) taken in one sitting.

Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge

No previous knowledge is required. It is likely you have your RYA Competent Crew or some previous sailing experience.

Course Content
Course Content

Introducing and building the student up to a competent level of navigation of a small craft. The course includes the following:

Basics
Navigation
Tidal streams
Passage planning
Tidal heights
Collision regulations
Electronic navigation
Weather
Buoyage
Safety

Expected Learning Outcome
Expected Learning Outcome

This course is the ideal method to advance to your next level – RYA Day Skipper Practical Course on board the yacht. On successful completion of your Navathome Theory Course you will receive an official RYA certificate from Navathome

Price
Price

€350.00 plus delivery to your nominated address (UK delivery costs included - See Shipping costs here).

The RYA Training Almanac and RYA Training Charts, Plotter & divider will be sent on either the same day or the next working day. The RYA exercise booklet and Shorebased notes booklet will be downloadable via a link sent to you by the RYA. 
Royal Mail or a courier service will be used to deliver the above mentioned items. They are sent with tracking information and should be signed for.
Navathome will not be held responsible for any duty or expenses incurred in the country of delivery.
Packs sent to 'Care Of' addresses.
Navathome will not be held responsible for pack sent to 'care of' addresses of any type including business, marinas, relatives etc.
Replacement packs for those lost after delivery will be at the sole expenses of the purchaser including postage and handling fees.

Theory Pack Contents:
RYA Training charts (sent in the post)
RYA Training Almanac (sent in the post)
A plotter and dividers set (sent in the post)
RYA Exercises booklet (RYA issue a download link)
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased notes booklet (RYA issue a download link)

Availability
Availability

Course Expiry

There is an initial access period of 6 months which is plenty of time to complete any of the courses offered. Your access can be extended at any time for up to two years after your access runs out for an admin fee of £30.
Access lapses completely and your log in is deleted if your course has run out and you have not extended within two years of your course access expiry date.
Once you have completed the coursework and passed the assessment, your course is completed and you course access is terminated. You can request access to the revision course at this time.

Contact us for more info

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Courses

A wide range of practical and theory courses offered all year round

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Cruises

Choose from a variety of sail cruises around the Canary Islands and beyond

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Charter

From Bareboat to skippered charter, we have an option to suit your needs

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ACCOMMODATION

Recommended accommodation options in La Gomera and Tenerife

Get in Touch

Phone any time on our UK Divert No. (UK call cost): 0044 1252 837648
Phone (USA): 001 855 866-5566
Phone (Spain): 0034 922 141 967

Company Address:
Marina San Miguel
Urbanizacion Amarilla Golf
38639
San Miguel de Abona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Islas Canarias
Espana

Postal Address:
Apartado de Correos 211
38800
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Islas Canarias
Espana

Office opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 08.30-15.30

Friday-Sunday, Closed

Quick Contact

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Canary Sail offers year-round sailing courses, cruising, and yacht charters from their base in South Tenerife, just 15 minutes from TFS Airport. They provide comprehensive RYA training, covering over 100 nautical miles and visiting multiple ports. With experienced instructors and a focus on quality, they attract many returning clients and referrals.

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Looking to hire a yacht, take a sailing course or maybe just relax on a boat in the Canaries?
With over 20 years experience we offer an unrivalled range of RYA Courses.