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RYA Day Skipper

Helming a Dufour 34 Performance around Jersey on a RYA Day Skipper course
RYA Day Skipper with Go-Sail.je
Sailing around Gorey Castle Jersey
RYA Day Skipper with Go-Sail.je
Bavaria 33C yacht sailing out of St Helier, Jersey
RYA Day Skipper with Go-Sail.je
RYA Training Centre Jersey

RYA Day Skipper

Come sail the finest cruising grounds in Northern Europe upon one of our residential sailing courses, starting and finishing in Jersey. Take in the breath taking scenery, enjoy the pleasant weather, spot dolphins, all whilst learning how to sail. Not only is Jersey the sunniest spot in the UK but it is also easy to get to from the UK with short and frequent direct flights from all major UK airports. All this and conveniently English speaking. Nearer to France but closer to home.
This practical course is designed to teach you to 'Take Charge' safely and confidently. A skipper does much more than just navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and wellbeing of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling the boat, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, dealing with emergencies, navigation and pilotage.

What experience is needed?

It is highly recommended that you complete the RYA Day Skipper Theory course beforehand or have an equivalent level of theoretical knowledge.  This is a practical course for sailors who have previous sailing experience and an understanding of the theory behind the practice.  Your experienced and knowledgeable Go-Sail.je instructor will teach you the practical skills to compliment your existing theoretical knowledge.

What to expect:

You will put your knowledge into practice as you skipper the yacht on passages around the Channel Islands and adjacent coast of France. There is particular emphasis on boat handling for Day Skippers and during the course you will practice mooring under various conditions. Students live aboard for the duration of the 5 day course and visit many different harbours and anchorages in the Channel Islands and France to practice pilotage techniques which, like boat handling, are essential skills for the aspiring skipper. You will complete a night sail passage to experience night pilotage and identify lights. You are required to cook some meals onboard, food onboard is included in the course fee.  However, as we visit both the other Channel Islands and France, we also dine ashore in a local restaurant at least once during the course. 

Further Information

Please click here to read our course information pack for further information on your course.  Your RYA Day Skipper Practical is recognised as evidence of competence when applying for your International Certificate of Competence (ICC). 

How to Get to Jersey

Getting to Jersey is very easy and is less than 1hr away from UK airports.  Please click here for more information on travelling to Jersey.

Next Steps

Go-Sail Membership
When you sign up for this course you automatically become a Go-Sail.je Crew member, and receive complimentary points that can be used on any one of our inshore races.
Once you have completed the RYA Day Skipper Course your next step to getting out on the water and more experience could be to join Go-Sail.je ​membership or/and  to sign up to the RYA Coastal Skipper course.
Sign up to a membership and receive your Day Skipper course for only 57 points, this is an approximately a 10% saving on the course price, you can use your remaining points on a Jersey Sailing experience aboard our racing yacht Solis Ortus or a cruise on our catamaran Farways.  Crew membership subscriptions start from 100 points.  With a practical Day Skipper certificate you can join our Family and Friends Membership.
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Course Overview
This course teaches you how to skipper a yacht safely in local waters by day
Duration
5 days with 4 nights aboard
Pre-course Experience
At least 5 days at sea, 4 hours night sailing and 100 nautical miles sailed
Assumed Knowledge
Sailing knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory
Minimum Age
16 years old 
(with accompanying adult)
Course Syllabus
Please click here to view the full course syllabus
Typical Course Schedule
Please click here to view a typical course schedule
Student / Instructor Ratio
5:1
​Cost
£699 - 
£749
*57 Points for Go-Sail.je Members (approx 10% saving)*
Additional Benefits
Go-Sail Crew Membership included
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    • RYA Start Yachting
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    • RYA Day Skipper
    • RYA Coastal Skipper
    • RYA Powerboat Level 1
    • RYA Powerboat Level 2
    • Private, Own Boat & Specialised Courses
    • Online theory courses
    • Shore based theory courses
    • Shore based Practical Courses
    • Group and Family RYA Courses
    • International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
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    • Jersey Sailing Experience >
      • Round the Isle of Wight 2023
    • Private Charter
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    • Go-Sail.je Family and Friends
    • Go-Sail.je Summer Time
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    • Super G
    • Farways
    • Solis Ortus
    • Princess Leia
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