RYA Day Skipper Theory - Dunmore East Sea School

RYA Day Skipper Theory - Dunmore East Sea School

Duration: 16 Night Classes, or online tuition at home
Cost: €550 Classroom based
Location: Drumcannon, Tramore, Co. Waterford
Requirements: Portland Course Plotter, Dividers, & RYA Training Almanac these can be purchased from your instructor

Next Course: we are hoping to start our next Day Skipper quite soon. So get in touch. It will be run on a week night that suits most sailors. 18:30 to 21:30

The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers. If you only do one sailing course in your life this would be the one to do. It is comprehensiv introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. The instructor to student ratio is a maximum of 1 to 6.

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA have developed a chart plotter specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic navigation. Use of this plotter is an integral part of our Day Skipper shorebased course.

Course topics include:

the basics of seamanship
the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
chartwork
electronic charts
position fixing
plotting a course to steer
weather forecasting and meteorology
tides
collision regulations
construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
emergency and safety procedures including distress calls,use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts

Testimonials

I have been meaning to go sailing for the last ten years. Like everything, its difficult to get started. I was looking for a sailing course for beginners, when I saw the two hour individually tailored sailing lesson offered by Dumore East Sea School.
Best two hours I have had in years. The flying fifteen provided by the school provides a safe and managable introduction to sailing.
But since lessons are tailored, I got to go as fast as possible. What an experience, tremendous, plus I even got to learn a good bit about the boat and how to sail along the way.
I dont write reviews but the professionalism and pure enjoyment I experienced instigated this and please dont wait ten years to give sailing a go like me, you have this perfect opportunity to give it a go.
Stephen, Kilkenny

I took the RYA CEVNI assesment with the Dunmore East Sea School, and I can’t imagine it could have gone any smoother than this. Later when I wanted to apply for the ICC certificate with the ISA, I realised they don’t accept RYA assesments, but Robert saved the day and helped me with all the formalities.
Jan, Dublin

After some time dinghy sailing and cruiser racing I felt it was time to do a course in order to prepare me for some cruising. I found that Day Skipper theory course made me more aware of all the elements of passage planning as well as all the safety implications on board. I felt a lot more confident when asked to deliver a yacht from Dunmore East to Cork. I would defiantly recommend the Day Skipper course to anyone with a boating interest.
Andrew, Waterford

During his Day Skipper course, Robert not only expanded our knowledge of water safety, sailing, tides and meteorology but also challenged us to navigate our way through passage planning and pilotage. Robert has a great attitude as a tutor, being very approachable and full of enthusiasm. Robert’s relaxed and energetic apporach continues in his pracitcal tuition, which I found not only very helpful but also extremely enjoyable!
Alex, New Ross

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