Yachting fundamentals
Learn the essentials of navigation, seamanship, the rules of the road and safety at sea — the fundamentals every skipper needs, in the spirit of the RYA Day Skipper course.
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Becoming a day skipper takes two things: the theory you learn ashore, and the skills you demonstrate afloat. Pick a path to see what it covers.
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About
Skipper Ready is a free, no-nonsense study companion for anyone getting to grips with the fundamentals of yachting. It follows the spirit of the RYA Day Skipper syllabus without being tied to it — so you can learn at your own pace, wherever you are.
It isn't a replacement for time on the water or a certified course. Think of it as the groundwork that makes those hours count.