Plan with Confidence!

”If there’s any doubt…it’s all doubt”.

It’s the nagging feeling of not knowing for sure that puts a skipper ill at ease and has the crew second guessing your calls. Wild West Sailing will banish those blues for you with an RYA Day Skipper Navigation course.

Whether you’re planning sun-soaked escapes in the Med or Caribbean or preparing for boat ownership at home or abroad, this is your chance to master the art of navigation, gain the confidence to lead a crew and skipper your yacht like a seasoned pro. Day Skipper Nav is a game-changer for those who want to get more from their sailing. After this course you will be looking out the car window at clouds and trying to work out the moon phase by what time the tide is out! Your eyes will be open, and the doubt will be gone.

Day Skipper ALL-IN-ONE

Combine a winter RYA Day Skipper Navigation course with your Day Skipper Practical and get a €150 discount on your 10 Days Training!

Set yourself up for success and do the lot with Wild West Sailing!

What am I aiming for?

RYA Day Skipper Navigation Certificate

Where is it?

Northside Centre, Sligo. F91 N778

When?

November to April (available all year round on request)

What do I bring?

You will need a Portland Plotter & Dividers

You can buy these from
1. Galway Maritime in Galway
2. Sunset Watersports in Sligo
3. Marine Parts in Dublin

You will also need – Pencils, rubber, sharpener, pens, notebook, rough work paper, calculator.

We supply your Day Skipper Packs which contain…

RYA Training Charts & Almanac
Day Skipper Navigation textbook
Course Questions

Course Structure and Topics You’ll Learn

Weekend 1

Session 1 – Charts & Buoyage | Publications | Pilotage

Session 2 – Tidal Theory & Streams | Collision Regulations (IRPCS)

Session 3 – Magnetic Variation | Position Fixing

Session 4 – DR & EP | Day & Night Pilotage

Session 5 – Following Tuesday @ 1900 Online via Zoom Meteorology & Forecasting

Weekend 2

Session 6 – Electronic Navigation | Advanced GPS Use

Session 7 – Radar | Safety Systems (AIS – EPIRB – SART)

Session 8 – Course to Steer | Safety, Stability & Seamanship

Session 9 – Tidal Heights, Tidal Curve & Secondary Ports

Session 10 – Following Tuesday @ 1900 Online via Zoom  Course Recap

Weekend 3

Session 11 – Navigation Exam

Session 12 – Collision Regulations Exam (IRPCS)

What next?

Day Skipper Practical | Coastal Skipper | WWS Voyages | Specialised Courses

Flexible Scheduling…

We understand everyone is busy so we can work around your schedule with videos & catchup sessions.

Got a question?

Call David today +353 87 141 7564