Helmsman Course vs Day Skipper – Which One Should You Take?
If you are deciding between a Helmsman course and Day Skipper, the useful question is not which course is better. It is which one matches your current experience and the boating you actually plan to do. Helmsman is primarily about becoming more capable handling a Motorboat, particularly at low speed and around marinas. Day Skipper […]
Day Skipper to Yachtmaster: What’s the Progression?
If you’ve completed your RYA Day Skipper and you’re thinking about Yachtmaster, the first thing to understand is that there isn’t a shortcut between the two. Courses will improve your knowledge and an instructor can help you develop your skills, but you still need time on the water. You need to skipper boats, make your […]
What Can You Do After RYA Day Skipper?
Finishing your RYA Day Skipper is a good achievement, but don’t be in too much of a rush to collect the next certificate. The best thing you can do now is use what you’ve learned. Get out on the water, plan your own passages, visit unfamiliar harbours and start making the decisions yourself. Day Skipper […]