Our intention here is to provide you with some more detailed information about the Day Skipper Shorebased theory course. What to expect in terms of the content, the schedule and style of delivery, the supplied materials, as well as the support structures, examinations, amount of homework and some other frequently asked questions.
The primary aim in designing the course was to make sure that the syllabus is delivered in a thorough but engaging manner. We understand that there are a variety of preferred learning mechanisms within any one group, and aim ensure that these are addressed wherever possible. Most sessions are more about doing than just sitting and listening - you can expect to be working on the charts within the first 30 minutes of the first class.
Our other emphasis throughout is to make sure that the skills, knowledge and understanding you gain will be relevent to those that you will need to skipper a boat.
Last but not least - it's got to be fun!
The primary aim in designing the course was to make sure that the syllabus is delivered in a thorough but engaging manner. We understand that there are a variety of preferred learning mechanisms within any one group, and aim ensure that these are addressed wherever possible. Most sessions are more about doing than just sitting and listening - you can expect to be working on the charts within the first 30 minutes of the first class.
Our other emphasis throughout is to make sure that the skills, knowledge and understanding you gain will be relevent to those that you will need to skipper a boat.
Last but not least - it's got to be fun!
- Course Content and Schedule
- Classroom and Class Size
- The Instructors
- Materials and Support
- Frequently Asked Questions
Course Content and Schedule
In most cases the course syllabus is delivered over eight evenings and a weekend. Each evening session runs from 1830-2130, with a short break at around 2000 for refreshments (supplied). A summary of each week's topic is shown below:
Week 1
Introduction
- Latitude, longitude. Navigational terms. True bearings and courses. Charts. Navigational publications. Chart corrections. Use of plotters and dividers.
- Visual aids to navigation
- Systems of Buoyage. Lighthouses, beacons and light characteristics.
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
The Weekend
Course Content and Schedule
In most cases the course syllabus is delivered over eight evenings and a weekend. Each evening session runs from 1830-2130, with a short break at around 2000 for refreshments (supplied). A summary of each week's topic is shown below:
Shorebased courses are delivered at several locations in and around central London. All have been chosen to give adequate table space for working on the training charts and are well lit, well ventilated and heat and have facilities for taking refreshment.