Day Skipper - Shorebased
A comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board, and good preparation if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
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Course type:
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Theory
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Suggested minimum pre-course experience:
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Some practical experience desirable
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Assumed knowledge
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None
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Course content:
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Basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and meteorology.
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Ability after course:
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The syllabus arms would be skippers with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights, weather and IRPCS is also included.
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Duration:
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40 hours
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This provides the theory navigation skills required to be a safe and competent crew or skipper aboard a keeler or motor cruising launch.
Previous experience not essential but Gulfwind recommend people new to boating take a RYA Start Yachting or Motor Cruising Helmsman course beforehand.
Pricing: Course fee NZ$1195 plus RYA Resources and Certificate NZ$185
This course is normally run for people who are going to put their theory into practice by following up with the Day Skipper practical. Contact Gulfwind with your proposed dates or to find out more about these tailor-made courses or phone NZ 09 521 1564 or UK 0871 474 2662.
Gift vouchers are available for our sailing courses
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