RYA Day Skipper Practical

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Providers 3
Upcoming dates 16
From £770
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

RYA Day Skipper Practical is an RYA-accredited sailing or maritime safety course designed for crew and sailing professionals. This 5 days course covers practical on-water or classroom instruction leading to an RYA qualification recognised internationally.

Prerequisites

  • No formal prerequisites — RYA courses are progressive and welcome all experience levels
  • Basic swimming ability recommended for practical courses
  • Dependent on specific course level and type

What You'll Learn

  • Sailing techniques and seamanship fundamentals
  • Navigation, chart work and passage planning
  • Safety procedures and emergency protocols
  • Vessel handling and crew coordination
  • Maritime regulations and best practices
  • Confidence and competence under sail or power
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
5 days
Typical Cost
£775 pp / £3,487 whole boat / €895 / £770
Issuing Body
RYA
Certificate
RYA Day Skipper / Coastal Skipper Certificate
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
21 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
29 Jun 2026 – 3 Jul 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
5 Jul 2026 – 10 Jul 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
19 Jul 2026 – 24 Jul 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
26 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
27 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
2 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
10 Aug 2026 – 14 Aug 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
24 Aug 2026 – 28 Aug 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
30 Aug 2026 – 4 Sep 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
6 Sep 2026 – 11 Sep 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
7 Sep 2026 – 11 Sep 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
20 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
21 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 Sovereign Sailing Kinsale, Ireland €895 Book →
27 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
18 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Falmouth School of Sailing Falmouth, United Kingdom £775 pp / £3,487 whole boat Book →
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Falmouth School of Sailing
Falmouth, United Kingdom
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Sovereign Sailing
Kinsale, Ireland
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Torbay Sea School
Brixham, United Kingdom
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