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