Day Skipper modules

Your Day Skipper learning journey

17 modules ready to start. Move through RYA Day Skipper Theory with lessons, quizzes, flashcards, and practice that keep the next action clear.

17 syllabus modules3 complete free modules

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Take a short mixed diagnostic and get one personal starting recommendation. It is optional and skippable.

12 mixed questions · about 9 min · skippable

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Before practical

Practice coming alongside before you step aboard

Use the free docking simulator for fenders, first line ashore, wind, stream, prop walk, and the slow-speed approach.

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Listen to 19 short recaps before returning to the lesson, quiz, or flashcards.

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17 modules

Module 1

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Nautical Terms

8 sections - 15 questions - 15 cards - ~62 min

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Module 2

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Ropework

5 sections - 18 questions - 15 cards - ~49 min

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Ropework

  • Properties of synthetic ropes in common use

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Anchorwork

4 sections - 18 questions - 13 cards - ~44 min

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Anchorwork

  • Considerations when anchoring
  • Characteristics of different anchor types

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Safety

6 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~53 min

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COLREGs

9 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~68 min

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COLREGs

  • Steering and sailing rules (Rules 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12–19)
  • General rules (all other rules)

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Position, Course & Speed

6 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~47 min

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Position, Course & Speed

  • True bearings and courses
  • Standard navigational terms
  • Latitude and longitude
  • The knot

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Charts & Publications

5 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~48 min

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Charts & Publications

  • Chart symbols and representation of direction and distance
  • Chart correction
  • Navigational publications in common use

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Drawing Instruments

4 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~37 min

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Drawing Instruments

  • Use of parallel rulers, dividers, and proprietary plotting instruments

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Compass

5 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~48 min

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Compass

  • Use of hand-bearing compass
  • Application of variation
  • Deviation and its causes

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Chartwork

7 sections - 15 questions - 12 cards - ~56 min

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Chartwork

  • Course to steer
  • Use of waypoints to fix position
  • Satellite-derived positions
  • Techniques of visual fixing

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Tides & Tidal Streams

8 sections - 16 questions - 15 cards - ~62 min

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Tides & Tidal Streams

  • Tidal diamonds and tidal stream atlases
  • Admiralty method for tidal height at standard port
  • Corrections for secondary ports
  • Tide tables

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Visual Aids to Navigation

6 sections - 15 questions - 12 cards - ~45 min

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Visual Aids to Navigation

  • Lighthouses and beacons
  • Light characteristics

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Meteorology

6 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~53 min

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Meteorology

  • Shipping forecast terms and Beaufort scale
  • Sources of broadcast meteorological information
  • Highs, lows and fronts

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Passage Planning

6 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~53 min

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Passage Planning

  • Keeping a navigational record
  • Confirmation of position by independent source
  • Use of waypoints on passage
  • Meteorological considerations for short coastal passages

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Restricted Visibility

5 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~42 min

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Restricted Visibility

  • Precautions in fog
  • Limitations imposed by restricted visibility

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Pilotage

8 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~63 min

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Pilotage

  • Pilotage plans and harbour entry
  • Use of sailing directions
  • IALA buoyage system for Region A
  • Transits, leading lines and clearing bearings

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Marine Environment

7 sections - 18 questions - 12 cards - ~52 min

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