RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 9

5th January 2012

Lesson 9 Subjects

Secondary Ports

Time correction for Secondary Port High & Low Water times

Height Correction For Secondary Port

Example Questions

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 8 Continued

22nd December 2011

Lesson 8 Continuation

More Examples of
Height for given Time
Time for a given Height
Calculations

Will the boat float at LW Questions?

ROR Study Guide over Holiday period.

RYA Day Skipper Class Leson 8

Remember No Class on 8th of December 2011 due Ballyholme Yacht Club A.G.M.

15th December 2011.

Lesson 8 Subjects.

Standard & Secondary Ports.

Calculation of Height & Time of LW & HW.

Calculation of Height at any time at a Standard Port.

Calculation of Time for a given height at a Standard Port.

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 7

1st December 2011
Lesson 7 Subjects

Tides (Causes)

Springs & Neaps

Moon Phases

Tidal Variations

Datum's & Levels

Definitions


(A Southern Hemisphere Moon)
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RYA Day Skipper Lesson 6

24th November 2011

Lesson 6 Subjects

Compass Error's

Aids to Checking A Compass

Chart Symbols

Chart Familiarisation (Practical Exercise)

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 5

17th November 2011
Lesson 5 Subjects

1. Types of rope in common use.

2. Rope Safety

3. Comparison of Anchor types.

4. How an anchor works. Types of holding ground.

5. Choosing an Anchorage.

6. How much rope / chain required?

7. Dragging Anchor?

8. Knots practical

Bring along a small length of rope for the practical lesson (about 1M in length)

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 4

10th November 2011

Lesson 4 Topics

Sail Theory

Power Theory

Berthing Lines

Using Ropes to Advantage

Fendering

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 3

3rd November 2011

Lesson 3 Subjects

Accuracy of Charts

Chart Correction (Paper & Electronic)

Buoyage

Methods of Obtaining a Position Line



It will be back to school night with colouring in exercise. Please bring red, green, black and yellow pencils or felt tips. Example handouts of different types of buoyage will be provided for completion. A practical application of using buoyage as a group exercise will also be undertaken.

RYA Power Boat Level II and RYA Rescue Boat Courses are available before Christmas at Ballyholme Yacht Club. Contact mailto:alice@ballyholme.com

RYA Day Skipper Class Lesson 2

Thursday 27th October 2011

Lesson 2 Subjects

Magnetic Theory

Direction on the Earths Surface

Variation & Deviation. The Cadet Rule

Deviation Tables (outline knowledge only)

Practical exercise table will be provided for students to complete.

RYA Day Skipper Theory Course 2011-2012

RYA Day Skipper Course has started again on Thursday 20th October 2011. 1845 to 2115
Day Skipper Lesson 1

Course Content and Admin
Chart Projections
Lat and Long
Distance measurement
Rhumb Line & Circle sailing

Yachtmaster Theory Course

Congratulations to all the students who successfully passed their yacht master theory course in May 2011. The course started in October 2010 with the Met exam taken before Christmas, the Rule of the Road Exam was done before Easter and the final exam on the 26th May 2011.