Whilst most sailors will take our RYA courses on boats belonging to First Class Sailing, it is also possible to take Day Skipper on your own boat with our instructors. There are some things to consider including the safety equipment you have on board: here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n
You will need to put aside five days to complete Day Skipper on your own boat, but they don\u2019t necessarily need to be consecutive. The days can be spread into a group of two days and another of three days if it\u2019s easier for you. Ideally, we will go to a different marina or harbour or anchorage each night rather than returning to your own mooring.<\/p>\n
You will also need to provide evidence that you have the prerequisites for Day Skipper<\/a>, for example having logged at least five days and one hundred sailing miles of which no fewer than 4 hours should have been completed at night. You will have completed the Day Skipper Theory<\/a> course (or at least have knowledge to the same level) and completed the Competent Crew<\/a> course or have done some sailing to the standard of being a \u2018competent crew\u2019 member.<\/p>\n In addition to this experience, you should have your own VHF Radio License (view our VHF course<\/a>) but not a problem if you don\u2019t at this stage. Our instructor will have a license<\/a>.<\/p>\nRequirements for your own boat<\/h3>\n