The RYA Day Skipper practical course teaches the basic practical skippering techniques to enable you to feel confident as a Skipper. You will need some sailing experience and a basic knowledge of theory and navigation up to RYA Day Skipper shore based level. Completion of a RYA Day Skipper shore based course beforehand will greatly enhance the value of the Day Skipper practical course. By the end of this course the successful RYA Day Skipper will be able to undertake short coastal passages by day. Holders of the Day Skipper practical certificate can gain an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) without any further assessment.

Pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 nautical miles and 4 night hours on board a cruising yacht.
Assumed theoretical knowledge: Material in the Day Skipper Shorebased course.
Minimum age: 16.
Certificate issuing criteria: RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate.
Format: This course is based on the water.
Ratio: Maximum (4:1) students to instructor, (5:1) in exceptional circumstances.
Base: Procida Island.
Included in the fee: Accommodation onboard, fuel, insurance while aboard, reference books.
Not included in the fee: Mooring fees outside of our base in Procida, food, RYA logbook G-158 (if you do not have it already).

Preparation for sea
Deck work
Navigation
Pilotage
Meteorology
Rules of the road
Maintenance and repair work
Engines
Victualling
Emergency situations
Handling under power (Sail and Motor)
Yacht handling under sail (Sail only)
Passage-making
Night cruising

Passport
Passport photo
Sunglasses with retainer
Sun screen and hat
Clothing and shoes appropriate to the weather conditions and the season
Sleeping bag
Pillow case
Gloves
Quick drying travel towel
Sea sickness tablets
Any prescription medicines or dietary needs
Head torch
RYA logbook G-158 (if you have it)