FOD RYA Sail Cruising Scheme
RYA & FOD Recognised Centre
Safe and responsible sailing: your journey, our mission.
Sailing courses on the North Sea – from Start Yachting to Yachtmaster.
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RYA Day Skipper shorebased theory course
Certificate when successfully passing the exam.
The RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory course is a theoretical course covering the essential knowledge every skipper needs.
You’ll learn navigation, tides, weather, passage planning and safety through clear, practical explanations.
It forms the theoretical basis for the Day Skipper practical course.
A solid foundation for safe and confident coastal sailing.
Duration: The course is taught over 40 hours and an exam.
Location: Dilbeek, Overijse (Belgium) or Kortgene (Zeeland, the Netherlands)
Students: Max 6
Assumed knowledge: None required
Previous experience: None required
Language: English
Seamanship basics – fundamental boat handling principles and good practice at sea
Navigation & pilotage – coastal navigation essentials, chart work (paper & electronic), position fixing and course plotting
Weather & tides – understanding forecasts, basic meteorology and tidal planning
Rules & regulations – collision regulations and safe conduct in busy waters
Safety & the vessel – boat construction and equipment, emergency procedures, distress calls and use of safety gear
Ready to build the knowledge you need to skipper a yacht with confidence?
The RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory Course provides the essential theoretical foundation for practical sailing.
You’ll learn navigation, weather, tides and safety — ideal preparation for the RYA Day Skipper Practical or to sail with greater confidence.