CCPCN
RYA Competent Crew Skills
30€
Beginner crewing reference for the first part.
Combined programme
14-Day Fast-Track Day Skipper
Fourteen-day beginner-to-skipper programme
Course overview
A two-week programme combining Competent Crew, Day Skipper theory and Day Skipper practical training for students starting without prior experience.
The programme begins with Competent Crew, continues through theory and practical Day Skipper training, and finishes with the theory examination.
Accommodation aboard is included throughout the programme.
Is this course right for you?
Experience & eligibility
What you need
- No previous experience required — this longer fast-track is designed to take complete beginners through to Day Skipper.
These are a guide, not a fixed requirement. We confirm your eligibility with you personally before the course, so please get in touch if you are unsure whether this course is right for you — we will help you find the right starting point.
Before you join
- No previous experience or assumed knowledge.
- Minimum age: 16.
What you will cover
- Competent Crew practical
- Day Skipper theory
- Day Skipper practical
- Navigation
- Boat handling
- Passage planning
Course outcome
Progression through Competent Crew and Day Skipper theory and practical training, subject to successful completion.
Included
- On-board accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks
- Course materials and certification
Additional fees
Any exam, licence or book fees are listed here when applicable; final details are confirmed before training.
Recommended reading
Books that match this course.
Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.
G113
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Notes
30€
Theory reference for the skipper stage.
DSPCN
RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes
30€
Practical companion for the on-water skipper stage.
Course pathway
Where this course fits.
Use this as a planning guide. The right route depends on your current experience.
Recommended before
Built for students starting without previous experience.