Dayskipper Theory Online

Taught over 40 hours, the course is a comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers and provides you with the required knowledge to navigate safely. At the end of each module, you are invited to try out what you have learned with online tests. Full answers are immediately available for every test question and you can go back and re-do any part of the module – giving you the confidence to move onto the next section when you know you are ready.

Once you have completed every module you are ready to sit the exam. Again, this is done from your own home or office and completed in a time limit. You will need to have your RYA training charts, books, and equipment to hand, and all answers should be entered into the Skippers online exam form. There are 2 exam papers, General Questions and Chartwork, both of which are 90 minutes in duration. You can take them individually any time you feel ready. Your submitted answers will be marked by a qualified RYA shorebased instructor within two working days (often within one working day).