RYA Day Skipper Theory - syllabus

  1. Charts, publications and terms
    Basic Terms
    Chart overview
    Introduction to chart datum and depth
2. Buoyage
    Lateral buoys
    Cardinal buoys
    Where to find information
3. Navigation
    Plotting a position
    Measuring distance and bearing
    Position fix
    Heading
4. Safety
    Personal and boat safety equipment
    Safety procedures and briefing
    Communications
    Engine checks
    Rescue procedures
5. Anchoring
    Where to anchor
    How to anchor
16. Tides
    Tidal streams
    Tidal heights
7. Electronic navigation
    GPS terms
    GPS use
    Using waypoints
8. Rules of the road
    Risk of collision
    Who gives way
9. Weather forecasts
    Sources of forecast
    Terms used in forecast
10. Pilotage
    Harbour information
    Transits
    Pilotage plan
11. Passage planning
    SOLAS V requirements
    Pre-planning
    Chart choice
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