Day Skipper Shorebased
A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship. You will find this course invaluable if you want to learn how to start making decisions on board.
Course Player and Features
Welcome to Ardent Training
Who Are the RYA?
What to Expect From Your Day Skipper Course?
Your Student Pack
Nautical Terminology
Relative Direction
Knowledge Check
On Deck
Below the Waterline
Knowledge Check
Below Decks
Vessel Particulars
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Navigation
Charts
Knowledge Check
Aids to Nav 1, Lights
Knowledge Check
Aids to Nav 2, Buoyage
Knowledge Check
Lat and Long
Knowledge Check
Direction
Measuring Bearings
Knowledge Check
Distance
Measuring Distance on a Chart
Knowledge Check
Position as a Range and Bearing
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Navigation Instruments
Compasses
Knowledge Check
Transducers
GNSS
Chartplotters
Knowledge Check
Radar
Knowledge Check
VHF Radio
AIS
Knowledge Check
Log Book
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Position Fixing
Range and Bearing
Transits
Knowledge Check
Three Point Fixes
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Ropework
Properties of Ropes
Knots
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Tides
The Theory of Tides
Tidal Heights
Knowledge Check
Tidal Curves
Knowledge Check
Tidal Heights and Anchoring
Knowledge Check
Secondary Ports
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Anchorwork
Anchoring Equipment
Knowledge Check
Choosing an Anchorage
At Anchor
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Chartwork
Dead Reckoning
Knowledge Check
Tidal Streams
Tidal Diamonds
Knowledge Check
Estimated Position
Knowledge Check
Course to Steer
Vectors and Chartplotters
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
IRPCS
Lights, Shapes and Sounds
Knowledge Check
Vessel Identification - Part 1
Knowledge Check
Vessel Identification - Part 2
Knowledge Check
Vessel Identification - Part 3
Knowledge Check
Vessel Identification - Part 4
Knowledge Check
Risk Of Collision
Give way and Stand On
Knowledge Check
TSS and Narrow Channels
Signalling
Restricted Visibility
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Meteorology
Pressure Systems
Knowledge Check
Land and Sea Breezes
Fog
Knowledge Check
Forecasts
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Safety
Personal Care
Lifejackets
Knowledge Check
MOB
MOB Equipment
Knowledge Check
Vessel Safety
Stability
Fire
Knowledge Check
Distress Signals
Knowledge Check
Helicopter Rescue
Abandon Ship
Safety Brief
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Pilotage
Visual Fixing Techniques
Route
Knowledge Check
Local Regulations
Layout
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Passage Planning
How to Use a Passage Plan
Objectives
Constraints
Knowledge Check
Routes
Safety Considerations
The Example
Knowledge Check
Plotting Routes on a Chartplotter
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
Marine Environment
Marine Pollution and Prevention
Wildlife and Habitat Protection
Knowledge Check
Module Assessment
Module Summary
What to Expect
Mock Exam
Glossary