Whether you’re exploring coastal waters, enjoying a day trip on the water, or learning to navigate by motor, the Day Skipper Motor course is your gateway to becoming a confident and responsible skipper.
What is the Day Skipper Motor Course?
The Day Skipper Motor course is designed for those who wish to operate a motorboat or power vessel confidently in familiar waters. It covers essential skills such as navigation, boat handling, and safety, all tailored to ensure you’re prepared for real-world scenarios on the water.
This course is perfect for those looking to develop their motorboat skills, whether you’re cruising for leisure or preparing for more advanced qualifications like Yachtmaster.
Key Benefits of the Course:
- Navigate Safely: Gain the skills to skipper a motorboat in familiar waters, both day and night.
- Improve Boat Handling: Learn the techniques to handle and maneuver a motorboat under various conditions.
- Boost Confidence: With expert training and hands-on experience, you’ll gain the confidence to make quick decisions and handle emergency situations with ease.
- Comprehensive Training: Get fully prepared for navigating safely, using charts, understanding weather patterns, and managing boat systems.
- Official RYA Certification: This course is an official RYA qualification, recognized worldwide and essential for anyone looking to move forward in their sailing or motorboating career.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 5 days of intensive on-the-water training
- Skills Covered: Boat handling, navigation, emergency procedures, using charts, understanding weather and tides, and more
- Language: English
- Pre-Course Requirements: Basic boating experience is recommended.
Completing the Day Skipper Motor Course equips you with the skills needed to manage your boat with confidence and competence, ensuring you can handle a variety of situations on the water.
Ready to Set Sail?
If you’re ready to step up your motorboating skills and take control of your journey on the water, contact us today to book your Day Skipper Motor Course at YachtPoint.
