This is the introductory course to yacht management when at sea. The course will cover a variety of topics over a six day period (3 weekends), offering instruction in boat safety and equipment, an introduction to navigational techniques and the procedures to be used in the event of an emergency are the principal subjects in this course.  Being able to navigate to the standards set by this course is a must for anyone considering doing the Day Skipper Practical course.

Being able to use your radio correctly, either when you have an emergency situation on your own boat, or are involved in communicating with another vessel or Port Control can definitely save lives.  This one day certificated training programme will give you practical advice on the use of your onboard VHF radio equipment.

Knowing how to use the survival equipment onboard your vessel is essential knowledge for the leisure or commercial sailor. This course of training will prepare you in the unlikely event of your being forced to leave your vessel. In one day the course covers the use of the liferaft (theory & practical), survival first aid, emergency electronics such as Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons and other such equipment.

This course expands on the introduction to the subject given in the Survival and Boat Safety courses. The day will cover most medical topics that you may be faced with when at sea, and will give you the knowledge and practical skills to cope with most situations.

The course offers the newcomer to the sport an introduction to Emergency Communications, Survival at Sea, First Aid and the use of Fire fighting equipment commonly found onboard todays leisure craft. It is offered as an introduction course, and participants should, in due course attend the relevant full days training programme for each of the elements included.