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Difference Between Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper?

First Class Sailing has been teaching people how to sail for over twenty years. Thousands of students have taken courses with us, including RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper . This short guide will explain the key differences between the RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper courses, and why we recommend this progression in your learning. If you want to compare Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper, see below.

The primary difference between Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper is that the latter RYA qualification lets you skipper a yacht in coastal waters by night and has an emphasis on higher levels of independence. RYA Day Skipper limits you to sailing in local waters by day.

RYA Day Skipper vs RYA Coastal Skipper

Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper are two different levels of sailing RYA qualifications, recognised worldwide, which give you the experience and tools you need to skipper a yacht.

The main difference of Day Skipper vs Coastal Skipper and the two levels is the level of experience and knowledge you qualify with, plus the important aspect we just mentioned – being able to skipper at night vs day.

Day Skipper is the lower level sailing qualification and is designed for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience plus basic navigation and sailing skills. The RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification is the sailing qualification that most charter companies, such as in the Mediterranean, require you to have before chartering a yacht.

Before you take Day Skipper, we ask that you have already completed the Competent Crew Course or have sailing experience to the same level; and have taken the Day Skipper Theory Course or have navigational knowledge to that level before signing up.

Upon completion of the course, you will then be qualified to skipper a yacht during daylight hours in familiar waters. It is worth mentioning that you do actually do some night sailing on the Day Skipper course just so you get some experience of sailing at night.

The Practical Coastal Skipper Course is your next step up after the Day Skipper Practical Course. It covers the more refined skippering techniques required for sailing in coastal and offshore waters. This includes a more in-depth analysis of passage planning and skippering techniques, with a focus on preparing for challenging weather conditions and emphasising the importance of thorough preparation.

In moving to this more advanced level, it is assumed you have navigation skills to the same standard as the Yachtmaster Theory course level as it is a more advanced level of qualification that builds on the knowledge gained in the Day Skipper course.

This course is designed for individuals with a good amount of sailing experience and covers more advanced topics in navigation, passage planning, and boat handling in a variety of conditions. The aim is to make you a more experience skipper, and it is recommend you have at least 15 days experience at sea before taking part, two of which will be as a skipper.

Upon completion of the course, you will then be qualified to skipper a yacht on coastal passages, both during the day and at night.

If you are interested in either course, please contact us today to book.

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Comparing RYA, IYT & ASA Schemes

There are many different schemes you can follow to get certified to be on the water. The three more internationally accepted are the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), International Yacht Training (IYT) and the American Sailing Association (ASA). If you want to know more in detail about the RYA scheme, I recommend you read my previous post about it, Understanding the RYA Scheme . To get a brief overview, I made this simple graphic to help you out.

Beginner Classes

Competent crew.

Competent crew is the unofficial introduction class. It’s a 5-day class that brings you up to the level where if a skipper is asking you to do something, you know how to do it. A lot of it is learning the names of the parts of the boat and the various processes you can encounter. To learn more visit the RYA’s website .

Try Sailing & Introductory Sailing Skills

Try Sailing is quite a basic course. It is a half-day on board that covers basic manoeuvres, rope handling and the points of sail. IYT goes more in depth here . The second portion is Introductory Sailing Skills. This 2 day course takes it a little further by adding some person overboard and some collision regulations. It should bring you to a level where you are comfortable crewing for a skipper.

Basic Keelboat Sailing

As with the two other schemes, the 101 course is meant to ease you into sailing. The instructor will go over parts of the boat, sail trim and buoyage. This is the course I did on Lake Champlain and had a great weekend doing so! The details are available here .

Intermediate Classes

Day skipper & coastal skipper.

I’ve covered the RYA scheme quite extensively on its own so to see that, click here . The important bit to know is that it is with a Day Skipper certificate that the RYA can give you an International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC). This certificate allows you to charter a boat on vacation and also gives a good start to being a proper skipper and being able to plan short passages. The Coastal Skipper allows to understand more the passage planning portion and the harder manoeuvres in close quarters.

Day Skipper & International Bareboat Skipper

The IYT Day Skipper is slightly more limited than the RYA one. It limits the boat you can skipper to 10m but it is slightly shorter. It is a 3 to 4 day course that gives a good introduction to planning a safe sail and basic boat checks. Otherwise, the two are quite similar.

The International Bareboat Skipper syllabus is quite similar to the Coastal Skipper. It certifies that the person can sail in coastal waters and knows how to manoeuvre a boat adequately. For the IYT, it is the first course that requires other certifications and a minimum sea time. The course pushes further on the boat checks, weather, tides and general regulations. For those requirements and more information, you can click here .

Basic Coastal Cruising & Bareboat Cruising

ASA uses their different certification levels to go towards bigger boats. At the 103 level, they determine you can properly control a 25′ to 35′ boat. At the 104 level, they judge you are competent to manoeuvre a 30′ to 45′ foot boat. After learning intermediate trimming, basic weather, navigation rules and anchoring in 103, you’ll be able to push these further in 104. The 104 syllabus also adds on provisioning, passage planning, and advanced sail trimming. The 103 syllabus can be found here and the 104 details are here .

Yachtmaster

The Yachtmaster level is the highest-level one can achieve on the recreational scale. The differences at the end are very slim but two schemes resemble each other more.

The three Yachtmasters

Same as the RYA, IYT only examines at this level, officially. Schools offer preparation classes that can be taken and will help iron out any wrinkles to give you the most chances of passing. The main difference in the three levels is the distance you are considered competent to be from a safe haven. At coastal, you can go up to 60 nautical miles, at offshore, up to 150 nautical miles and the ocean level has no limit. Extensive meteorology and celestial navigation can be expected. One of the bonuses from IYT is that they not only offer sail and power endorsements but also a catamaran endorsement. For more information, the best is to go to the source at the RYA or IYT .

4 Classes left

ASA offers classes until the end of the scheme. The last 4 classes push further for the length of the boat (up to 50′) and the content covered. Essentially, they all cover the same but it is more broken down in this scheme. The goal is that at the end of this scheme, you can sail oceans comfortably and plan appropriately.

I hope this helps clarify and create links between the different schemes. If you have any questions don’t be shy to go to the contact page and I will help you find the information you need.

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Certificates of Competence
RYA Yachtmaster

What is an RYA Yachtmaster?

The RYA Yachtmaster® Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. Unlike other qualifications in the cruising programme, there is no formal training course to become an RYA Yachtmaster. Instead, provided you have sufficient experience, certification and seatime, you can put yourself forward for an exam to test your skills and knowledge. There are a number of RYA navigation courses that will help you prepare for your exam. Many RYA Yachtmaster candidates also choose to book themselves into an RYA training centre for some specialised exam preparation training, but this is not compulsory.

You are capable of coastal passages

You are competent to undertake passages up to 150 miles offshore

You have the knowledge and experience to sail worldwide

Arranging your exam

The Coastal and Offshore exams are practical tests afloat, and the Ocean is an oral exam. Find out more about qualifying passages, exam fees and how to book.

With an RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean Certificate of Competence you can start a career at sea.

You'll need to have the appropriate qualification for the vessel and area of operation.

If you want to work commercially, you'll need a commercial endorsement.

Find out more about other RYA professional qualifications.

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Route to RYA Yachtmaster (Power or Sail)

The Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence Exam can be taken in a powered or sail craft (i.e. there are two separate disciplines). Much of the route (the shorebased courses) is identical for both disciplines.

There are actually three levels of Yachtmaster ( Coastal, Offshore and Ocean). When people refer to “Yachtmaster” they are generally referring to Yachtmaster Offshore. This article focuses on Coastal and Offshore, our separate article, “ What is an Ocean Yachtmaster ” deals with the higher level of the three.

The route to Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore is similar, candidates for both will have followed a similar pathway, but the offshore candidate will have logged considerably more experience prior to exam and will be pushed harder during the exam. Visit our helpful RYA Advanced and Yachtmaster Qualifying mileage page for more information.

The route to Yachtmaster has several stepping stones, most students work through Day Skipper Shorebased and Day Skipper Practical and then Coastal Skipper , however if you already have relevant experience and skills you can consider skipping these courses.

Before considering embarking on a Yachtmaster practical week , you must arm yourself with;

Qualifying mileage (power or sail as appropriate)
RYA SRC (1 day) or
Higher level GMDSS Radio Certificate of Competence (3-8 day)
RYA First Aid (1 day) or
STCW Elementary First Aid (1 day) or
STCW Medical First Aid (4 day) or
Seafish First Aid
RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (6 days or online)
Knowledge level to RYA Radar (1 day)
Knowledge level to RYA Diesel (1 day)

You are also strongly advised to take the RYA Sea Survival or STW PST Course (1 day), which is required if you intend to operate as a commercial Yachtmaster (most candidates take the exam for commercial reasons and add the RYA Commercial Endorsement however some are leisure boaters and do it for themselves).

Our Yachtmaster practical (preparation and exam) week is 5 days, it takes place on board our motorboat and results in the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore (Power) Certificates of Competence . If you prefer to take the sail exam we can put you in touch with a sail school once you have all of the above shorebased courses. During the prep week our Instructor will take you through many of the exercises the examiner is likely to throw at you on the final day. We operate the prep week with a maximum of 3 students.

Yachtmaster Offshore: When, Why, and How

In a seafarer’s career, there comes the time when Yachtmaster ticket becomes either a necessity, or the next logical step in professional development. No matter what the reason for the course is, Yachtmaster Offshore requires a thorough preparation and planning as well as some prior knowledge and experience.

When am I ready to take the course?

The candidate’s eligibility for Yachtmaster Offshore program is defined by a number of requirements. First and foremost, the logged sea time must show a minimum of 2500 nautical miles, about half of which should be in tidal waters. There is a huge debate as to what tidal waters are, and the RYA leaves it to the Yachtmaster candidate to decide whether the passage they undertook happened in a tidal area. The definition offered by the RYA is as follows:

An area is deemed tidal if published stream, current or tidal range data is available, the influence of which is significant enough to require the effects to be taken into account to plan and execute a safe and efficient passage .

But even if the decision to call experience tidal is the candidate’s, the RYA wisely warns that the final judgement will be made by the examiner and recommends to list only those miles that can be backed up with evidence. The qualifying sea time should be gained on motor vessels if the candidate applies for Yachtmaster Offshore Motor license. Sail miles do not count.

The RYA also sets a requirement as to the number of qualifying passages. As defined by the Association, ‘a passage is a non-stop voyage from a departure port / safe haven to a destination port / safe haven ’. For the Yachtmaster Offshore , there must be a minimum of 5 passages over 60 nm each; 2 of those passages should be overnight and 2 when the candidate acted as a skipper. The skipper, as understood by the RYA , is a person nominated and responsible for the planning and execution of a passage including vessel and watch management . It’s important that throughout the 60-mile passage there occurs no change of skippers; otherwise, the passage cannot be deemed as qualifying.

Proper understanding of the skipper’s role is vital for ticking the box of another requirement – 5 days on board acting as a skipper. A day in this case is a period of 8 consecutive hours, and the majority of them should be at sea . In every 24 hours, Yachtmaster candidate can have only one qualifying day onboard.

Last but not least, the RYA’s Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites put some restrictions as to the tonnage and length: days on board and miles should be gained on vessels up to 500 gt and less than 24 meters LOA.

When is the best time to take the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course?

The full program – RYA Yachtmaster Offshore theory and RYA Yachtmaster Practical – takes 10 days to complete; the exam is usually scheduled right after, and candidates need to allow 2 days for it. With the sea, winds, and weather being unpredictable, to the candidates coming from abroad we advise to add an extra day before taking flights back home. Thus, the course is quite a commitment, and most seafarers take it during low Med season. Our Yachtmaster Offshore course is scheduled every month from December throughout April to give options to potential candidates.

Why take the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore?

Yachtmaster is not for beginners. Commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence entitles its holder to master a yacht of up to 200 gt, and that is a big responsibility. That said, one of the reasons to get Yachtmaster is to advance the qualifications from entry to higher level including MCA Officer of the Watch (OOW) or Chief Mate, for which Yachtmaster Offshore CoC is among the required documents. Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based (theory) certificate is another pre-requisite to apply for the OOW, and it has to be sent along with STCW and other records as a part of the Notice of Eligibility.

In a scheme of RYA training , Yachtmaster Offshore is preceded by RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper, which allow to navigate 20 and 60 nautical miles offshore accordingly. With Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications, it is possible to skipper a cruising yacht up to 150 miles from harbour, so recreational boaters can have larger areas to explore and longer distances to cover.

How to apply for Yachtmaster Offshore Program?

If you believe you are ready and meet the pre-requisites mentioned above and outlined on our website , your first step is to get in touch with us by email, phone, or through contact form . Once we receive your enquiry, we will email to you Sea Time Summary and Self-Evaluation forms to fill out, which we will then forward to our instructor to confirm your eligibility. If you are eligible for the course, we will proceed with course booking and securing your place on the training.

Some important things to remember: the candidates for the training should hold a valid Elementary First Aid certificate . For the STCW EFA , it should be issued within the last 5 years, for the RYA First Aid - within the last 3 years. VHF Marine Radio certificate can be offered as a part of Yachtmaster Offshore package , but if you already hold the certificate, we can offer a 100 euros reduction.

Our next Yachtmaster Offshore session starts on the 6 th of December. Click here for more dates.

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Day Skipper: What you need to know to get through

Theo Stocker
September 25, 2020

With her husband Theo out of the way, Georgie Stocker shows on her Day Skipper course that she is more than capable of taking charge

A woman during her Day Skipper course helming

Georgie wanted to complete a Day Skipper course to build confidence in her sailing ability. Credit:Theo Stocker

It was Theo who suggested I take my Day Skipper course.

I’ve grown up sailing, and even worked as a dinghy instructor for six months, but my yacht sailing career started as a competent sunbather on family charter holidays in Greece.

Later, I progressed to longer trips in cooler climates with my boyfriend, now husband, Theo, where, being just the two of us, I had a more active role and learnt far more.

We have done multiple trips on different boats.

I have rounded headlands, dodged fishing vessels and stood night watches.

As with many sailing couples, however, I defaulted to crew and left much of the navigation and pilotage in Theo’s capable hands.

Using a hand held compass for navigation during a Day Skipper course

Georgie wanted to learn and practice navigating a boat on her own during the Day Skipper course. Credit: Theo Stocker

My recurring nightmare when planning sailing trips with Theo is, ‘What would I do if he went overboard and would I be able to get him back? Would I manage if he was ill? Could I manage a boat on my own?’

These thoughts have been bugging me for a few years.

I hoped the Day Skipper course would increase my confidence in my sailing ability, help me to brush up on skills such as man overboard and coming in and out of berths.

I also wanted to learn and practise how I would go about planning a passage and navigating a boat on my own.

I wanted to know that I could go sailing without Theo and be an equal partner in planning, preparing and skippering our trips.

Theo was happy to help me prepare and I set about studying.

A woman plotting a course on a chart during a Day Skipper course

Plotting a course at the chart table. Credit: Theo Stocker

It was only when I started looking through the RYA course books that I realised the extent of the task I had taken on.

Tides, secondary ports, pilotage… it all seemed pretty overwhelming at first.

However, after a week’s holiday grudgingly spent doing navigation exercises and going through the theory, I began to feel like I was finally getting the hang of navigation.

I still felt a bit rusty though.

I had the course booked for the beginning of August and realised I hadn’t been on a boat, excluding the Norfolk Broads, for nearly a year.

Thankfully, a sailor at a local club offered to take me out on the water for a day to knock the rust off.

It was so useful to go over basic boat handling, safety, the engine and practical chartwork to get my sea legs back before the course.

After all this preparation I felt ready, albeit a bit nervous, especially after being grilled at the last minute by my dad on the phonetic alphabet.

Apparently ‘A for apple’ doesn’t quite cut it on VHF radio.

I did the course on the Solent with Commodore Yachting from Gosport, who were brilliant.

They had me on a shiny new Bavaria 37, which, considering most of my sailing had been on a 31ft yacht or smaller, was a bit daunting at first.

As the only woman and probably half the average age of the rest of the crew I was initially rather intimidated.

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The other two on the course both had their own boats and had been sailing for far longer than me, but they all were very friendly and I soon felt at my ease as one of the crew.

After some introductions I was set the task of planning the passage from Gosport to Cowes.

Equipped with my notes, and with the promise of a drink in the pub with the crew, I managed to get a passage planned in record time — for me.

The first two days were intense.

We took it in turns to skipper and plan the passages and pilotage.

We enjoyed great sailing and practised picking up mooring buoys — the lasso technique was my favourite, although I did get in trouble for not saying the required ‘Yee-hah!’ after throwing the line.

On the first night we conducted a night navigation exercise from Beaulieu to the Hamble.

I had done night passages before but never pilotage into a harbour at night .

I loved working out what all the lights were and using the leading lights to navigate in.

With the help of lots of cups of tea and biscuits, we managed to find our way safely into Swanwick Marina.

A slower start followed the next morning, with a full English breakfast and some time looking at engine maintenance and checks on board.

Crew on a yacht wearing waerproofs during a squall

Crew and instructor kitted out for bad weather. Credit: Theo Stocker

With growing confidence in my abilities as a skipper, we were informed a storm was on its way.

Force 7-8 winds were forecast. Yikes!

Theo and I had been out in some windy conditions before, but it was going to put the first two days’ skills to the test, as well as my waterproofs .

Although I prefer sunshine and calmer waters, the thrill seeker in me relished the exhilaration of strong-wind sailing.

It was a great opportunity to practise coming alongside berths, picking up buoys and anchoring in adverse conditions.

I was surprised, however, when our instructor John shouted ‘Man overboard!’ and said the manoeuvre should be done under sail while the wind was gusting over 34 knots.

With the dummy safely aboard, we made our way into the shelter of Gosport.

Georgie had a lot of prior sailing experience before taking her Day Skipper course. Credit: Theo Stocker

After mooring up to a buoy we had chance to look at a bit more of the theory, including weather forecasts, towing and helicopter rescues.

The final day was spent refining our skills as well as finishing off the food stores.

It was a great week and a chance to hone new skills.

It was also the first time I had sailed without Theo in a long while and I think the course challenged me to step up to the role of skipper.

I feel I can now fend for myself afloat and am a lot more confident in my boat handling skills, my leadership, theory and general boat husbandry.

Theo was thrilled that I passed and relieved to know that, if he goes overboard, both his and my chances of survival have markedly improved.

Day Skipper skills

We practised picking up mooring buoys in different conditions: approaching on a close reach under mainsail as well as against the tide, approaching downwind under headsail.

A new technique I learnt was lassoing the buoy.

Georgie picks up a mooring buoy with a lasso. Credit: Theo Stocker

This is done by using a line and attaching to two cleats at the bow, ensuring that the line is forward of the forestay and over the anchor; then coiling the remainder of the lie on the approaching side and using a two-handed throwing method to lasso the buoy on the approach.

This is great in strong winds and tides as it gives time to use the lines to steady the boat so that the bowline/secondary buoy can be retrieved and brought on board without having to hold the weight of the boat on a boat hook.

Heave to for man overboard pick-up

We practised a number of techniques for picking up a man overboard during the Day Skipper course and this was probably my favourite.

In this example man overboard is called, the helmsman should count for two seconds then go through the wind with the foresail cleated to back, while releasing the main sheet and starting the engine.

A sailor practicing a man overboard exercise during a Day Skipper course

Hove to with the engine on for a man overboard situation. Credit: Theo Stocker

After the mainsail has filled and the headsail has backed, steer into wind to keep the boat hove to.

A short blast of astern power also helps to slow the boat and enable it to drift downwind onto the man overboard.

The engine can then be used to line up the boat with the man overboard (this was mostly in astern) and retrieve the buoy.

I had never used this technique before but found it a much quicker and more reliable method.

In my view, if sailing with just two of you on board, it is much easier than having to drop the sails completely , and means you stay close to the casualty.

‘Woble’ your engine daily

On the course we learnt how to do an engine check, the parts that need checking and what to do if there was a problem.

Being methodical with engine checks prevents any on board wobbles. Credit: Theo Stocker

The acronym ‘Woble’, takes you through the checks in order:

W — water levels: check the filter and the antifreeze water level O — oil: check both the gear box oil and the fuel oil B — belts: checking the tension of the belts can be done by a short twist. If you can twist more than 90° it’s too slack L — look for leaks E — exhaust is pumping water

I found this methodical approach helpful to ensure that I didn’t miss anything.

Spring from a pontoon mooring

During the week-long Day Skipper course we went in and out of different kinds of berths in different conditions, multiple times.

Using a spring to leave a berth in either direction was something new for me.

A yacht springing from a pontoon mooring

Bow moves out whilst going astern. Credit: Theo Stocker

I had seen it but never done it myself and it worked brilliantly when the wind was holding us onto the pontoon.

In this technique we used a bow line, stern line and a spring from the stern to a cleat well forward on the pontoon.

Having let go of bow line and stern line we powered astern, causing the bow to swing out away from the pontoon and bring the stern in.

The engine is then put in forward gear to leave the pontoon.

Something I found helpful was to not remove the spring until there is forward motion to prevent the bow being blown back onto the pontoon.

We also learnt that all the lines should be set up to be slipped from on board, and that the shorter end of a line is released to avoid lines fouling on the pontoon.

Navigation and pilotage into  harbours — day and night

On board we planned pilotage into and out of marinas and harbours.

While the planning seemed arduous at first, we soon got quicker at finding the right charts, calculating tide times and height, checking what lights or buoys to look out for, whether there were transits or back bearings to use and identifying any dangers and clearing bearings for these.

Pilotage into a new harbour can be a rewarding experience. Credit: Theo Stocker

For the night pilotage into the Hamble, the GPS was really helpful, but we also wrote up a plan to use on deck.

This gave us a quick reference of the pilotage with the bearing to each buoy and light, and rough distances and times.

I had never used leading lights before, so this was really good to practise, ensuring a safe passage into the mouth of the Hamble avoiding Hamble Spit.

Getting the lights for the different cardinal marks right – they can be difficult to identify – was also a key lesson to keep us safe.

Safety briefing

During the week we gave several safety briefings.

Knowing what to tell a novice crew before sailing, without overloading them, is a skill, and having a clear outline of what to cover really helped.

Demonstrating how to put on a lifejacket and how to check it fully is a good idea.

Teach your crew to check lifejackets. Credit: Theo Stocker

The briefing on deck included explaining how to use the liferaft, and how to move around safely on the boat.

As we had strong winds throughout the week there were a number of times when we were clipped on.

As skipper, making sure that the crew are safe, as well as increasing safety precautions depending on the conditions, helps to avoid unnecessary man overboard drills.

How did Georgie do on her Day Skipper course?

A woman being presented with a Day Skipper certificate

Instructor John Hopkins of Commodore Yachting presents Georgie with her Day Skipper certificate. Credit: Theo Stocker

Instructor John Hopkins  gives his verdict

Georgie Stocker is a qualified dinghy instructor and has cruised yachts in the UK, the Med and the Baltic. She and her husband Theo own a Sadler 29. Credit: Theo Stocker

‘The three crew on the boat were all working towards their Day Skipper and all had a lot of prior sailing experience.

‘Martin and John both have their own boats and wanted proof of competence, as well as updating and checking their skills.

‘Georgie obviously has a lot of miles and time afloat under her belt, so once I had introduced a task or skill and everyone had a go, we could spend time practising and refining it.

‘We had a very windy week, but that’s much better than no wind.

‘It is no mean feat to pick up a man overboard under sail in a Force 7 as Georgie did.

‘There were a few skills that needed practice, and her pilotage got quicker through the week, but it is usually obvious fairly soon if someone is at the level needed for Day Skipper, which Georgie was.

‘I think she finished the week much more confident in her own ability.’

RYA Day Skipper syllabus

What you need to know before you get on the course

5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht.

Theory to the level of Day Skipper.

Whilst it is recommended you attend a Day Skipper shore-based course beforehand, which includes an exam, you just need to be confident in doing the theory to the required level, as there isn’t time to learn this on the course.

What you will learn on the course

Preparation for sea
Deck work, navigation
Pilotage, metorology
Rules of the road
Maintenance and repair work
Victualling
Emergency situation
Yacht handling under power
Yacht handling under sail
Passage making
Night cruising

How you will be assessed

Assessment will be by your instructor throughout the course.

There is no terrifying exam at the end of the week, so you should get feedback as you go along as to how you are getting on with each of the skills and tasks.

About Commodore Yachting

Commodore Yachting is a leading RYA training centre and yacht charter company based at Gosport Marina on the Solent. It offers all RYA sailing courses, taught by an experienced team.

Stuart Cooper started the company in 1999 with one yacht after leaving the Navy and now operates a fleet of seven Bavaria yachts from Gosport and has another boat based in Greece.

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Where to start.

If you are a complete beginner you should go to the Learn to sail page for advice on how to get started in sail cruising.

If you already know a little about sailing and the RYA training system but want to understand the course structure, you can see a detailed flowchart on our RYA Sail Training Scheme page.

But if you already have some sailing experience and perhaps some qualifications but need advice on which course to take, this page may have the answer.

Below are some of the most common questions that arise:

Which Course – Competent Crew or Day Skipper?

The Competent Crew course is much more than it sounds. It teaches you all about how to sail a yacht, all the deckwork, sail handling, maneouvering under sail, helmsmanship, ropes and knots, anchoring and mooring, and of course safety. Find out more and book your competent crew course here .

The Day Skipper Practical course is all about how to be in charge of a yacht and its crew (in reasonably sheltered waters in daylight) so that you can take responsibility and everyone feels safe and enjoys the experience. To begin the day skipper course you should:

a. Have completed the Day Skipper Theory course (or most of it)

b. Have either done the competent crew course or have the equivalent knowledge.

As soon as you are confident in your crewing knowledge and skill, you are ready to go on to Day Skipper . But it can be a mistake to be in a hurry to get the paper qualifications. It can be much better in the long run to ensure you have sound skills at each level and in the end its practical sailing experience that really counts. To gain more experience on the water, you could join one of our sailing weekends , or adventure sails , another great way to build experience is to join the Elite Sailing club and sail with other like minded people.

What is your sailing experience?

Have you already completed an RYA Competent Crew course or do you already have a reasonable amount of practical sailing experience and know basically how to sail – including steering, setting and trimming sails, maneuvering, anchoring, tying up alongside etc?

If the answer to this is YES, then you should go on to do a Day Skipper course ( Theory and then Practical ).

If the answer is NO, then your next step should definitely be to complete a Competent Crew course . If you are in doubt, call us (+44 (0) 1634 890512). Perhaps one or two weekends to refresh and fill gaps in knowledge would be sufficient before going on to Day Skipper.

How relevant is dinghy sailing experience?

Experience in dinghies and keelboats is very useful. If you are a confident dinghy sailor and especially if you have RYA qualifications, you may not need to start with a full competent crew course. Certainly if you also have some experience as crew on yachts, it’s probably unnecessary to start at competent crew. However, if you have never crewed on larger boats you will find that there are a lot of basic things to learn about rope handling, mooring the boat, deck-work etc; in this case you should consider one or two weekends of crew training before going on to Day Skipper.

Which Course – Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper?

If you are an experienced sailor but have never done an RYA course you might have difficulty choosing between Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper. The coastal skipper course is for people who already have some experience as a skipper in charge of a yacht. It builds on the training given at day skipper level and extends it to cover coastal passage-making and more challenging situations. If your practical experience has been all as crew then you should start by completing a Day Skipper practical course. But if you have skippered your own boat and/or charter yachts then the Coastal Skipper course (theory and then practical) might be appropriate. In any event our courses are all mixed experience level so you can always switch if you and the instructor agree.

If in any doubt please call or email to discuss your ideas with an instructor. Submit your enquiry here .

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Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate safely in familiar waters by day and learn how to apply the collision regulations and recognise lights at night. The comprehensive syllabus covers fundamental seamanship, navigation techniques, understanding tides, collision regulations, electronic navigation tools, weather interpretation, buoyage systems, and crucial safety practices.

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The Day Skipper Theory Course is suitable for a wide range of individuals who have an interest in sailing and want to enhance their skills and knowledge. It is perfect for complete beginners, seeking to gain navigational skills, and for seasoned sailors seeking to enhance their knowledge with formal tuition prior to completing the RYA Day Skipper practical course.

This course is suitable for commercial endorsement by having your assessment invigilated.

Completing the course typically takes around 40 hours of dedicated study. To assess your understanding, there are quizzes and exercises to help you gain a better understanding of each module. A final assessment is completed at the end of the course, consisting of two parts, of approximately 1.5 hours each - which are completed consecutively.

Upon successful completion, this course awards the RYA/MCA Day Skipper Shorebased theory certificate.

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RYA DAY SKIPPER Course SYLLABUS

Nautical Fundamentals:

Introduction to seamanship and boat terminology.
Essential knots and techniques for berthing alongside.
Preparing the boat for sea and basic boating manoeuvres.

Navigation Essentials:

Chart reading and understanding depth contours.
Plotting courses; considering tidal set and drift.
Position fixing using different methods and accounting for tidal factors.

Tidal Streams and Passage Planning:

Utilising tidal diamond tables and stream atlases.
Plotting courses and estimating position using tidal data.
Introduction to short daytime passage planning with waypoints and visual aids.

Tidal Heights and Calculations:

Determining tidal heights for safe navigation.
Applying tidal height tables and accounting for spring and neap tides.
Basic secondary port calculations and time differences.

Collision Regulations and Lights:

Understanding collision avoidance rules.
Recognising vessel types from their lights.
Identifying vessels by day shapes and using appropriate signals.

Electronic Navigation:

Practical usage of chart plotters and electronic instruments
Incorporating depth and wind data into navigation decisions

Weather and Forecasting:

Causes of weather systems and their impact on sailing.
Reading and interpreting weather forecasts and charts.
Accessing reliable weather information sources.

Buoyage and Navigation Marks:

Recognising buoys based on their characteristics.
Understanding buoyage systems and their significance.

Safety at Sea:

Essential safety practices and equipment onboard.
Handling life rafts, life jackets, and flares.
Mayday calls and communication during emergency situations.

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16-03-2023, 00:12
Boat: none yet, hopefully soon!	trip and am thinking of tagging on a "holiday" to go thru an RYA practical course and obtain a . I am not sure which practical or would be best for my objective so I am asking for some thoughts: Obtain practical experience and a certification that would allow me to: costs (future may be registered outside of US. Target value $60k-$180k USD) in Caribbean/EU/Asia (altho I don't plan on chartering; I plan on in ~5 years) operation or be crew for 60+ ft monos/cats (partial retirement/supplemental plan) on a 42' mono. 1960nm. 13 days. & NJ Coast). 8 days. Tidal waters. . . I have been exposed to calculating tides and know how to use a , etc. I see on sailing schools like there are RYA Coastal (Practical) & Coastal courses. Both require 2 days as a though - does taking over the count? thru C&D while everyone sleeps) Please give me some thoughts as to which course/cert/etc you think would be best! Many thanks!

16-03-2023, 04:42
Boat: Boatless	traffic and aids to . Your sea time is probably sufficient to take the Coastal Skipper exam but there is no audit system so nobody will check what you claim. Your will be far more than anybody else's experience on the course.

16-03-2023, 05:30

Boat: none yet, hopefully soon!

Your Atlantic crossing will be far more than anybody else's experience on the course.

16-03-2023, 06:06

broke, line broke, etc). Didn't learn much about planning since we just followed PredictWind.

16-03-2023, 06:33
Boat: Dufour 365 Grand Large

16-03-2023, 15:54
	. Yachtmaster Ocean. If you have the mileage a pre course study why not go for the Yachtmaster . It will probably be an interesting enjoyable week sailing either way. The difference will depend on how much prep you are interested in doing ahead of time. There are multiple providers of the shore study programs, by book, on line or in a classroom. Showing up without a shore prep course is theoretically ok. If you have a lot of experience and already know everything. If you have a desire to sail in a capacity, being American you will require an American certification, 6 pack ect. Even so knowledge gained will still be helpful.

16-03-2023, 23:11

Boat: Swarbrick S-80

trip and am thinking of tagging on a "holiday" to go thru an RYA practical course and obtain a certification. I am not sure which practical or certification would be best for my objective so I am asking for some thoughts:

Obtain practical experience and a certification that would allow me to:
in ~5 years) crew for 60+ ft monos/cats (partial retirement/supplemental plan)
. . I have been exposed to calculating tides and know how to use a , etc.

I see on sailing schools like there are RYA Coastal Skipper (Practical) & Coastal courses. Both require 2 days as a skipper though - does taking over the helm count?

17-03-2023, 00:41

Boat: none yet, hopefully soon!

check, have a first aid certificate and meet some other requirements.
Looking at your CV, I suggest that youre not yet ready for Yachtmaster Offshore.
This is based on your statements around never actually being a skipper (and no, helming doesnt count!), rarely/never used a VHF, being exposed to calculating tides, etc
All of those should be second nature for a Yachtmaster Offshore.

I would suggest Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper.
Either of those will allow you to get an which is required for chartering in many countries.

RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate supported by a Day Skipper shorebased course completion certificate. The Day Skipper shorebased course may be undertaken online or in the classroom. In either case, the exams must be invigilated.
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore/Ocean COC

17-03-2023, 04:38
Boat: Moody 31	was coded to level 4 and I did some part time commercial work with it when not . However, I had my advanced ticket commercially endorsed rather than my DS or CS tickets. The CS practical is a course rather than formal assessment. Assessment is similar to the RYA YM but requires less experience and a shorter assessment. Presumably if the CS assessment is passed then its this that is endorsed, rather than just the practical certificate. Pete

12-04-2023, 00:13
Boat: Westerly Oceanlord	but no skippering. The coastal skipper course assumes you're already beyond dayskipper in knowledge and experience. Trying to bluff your way onto it without the prerequisites is a waste of your time and and unfair on the instructor and other students. The right course here is day skipper. This is all you need for most charters in (I've seen requirements for additional experience or yachtmaster coastal in some"challenging" areas) and before anyone says "ICC": * I don't know anyone who has been turned down for having rya dayskipper but no icc * If you need it, the RYA will issue you an ICC if you have dayskipper (unless I'm mistaken here, because the is not a signatory to UN resolution 40, the RYA can issue these to a US national) Dayskipper has a theory part which you're assumed to know before starting the practical part. Some sailing schools will do both in a combined 10+ day course but if you have limited time on your work trip, do the theory as an online course beforehand. There are multiple providers and a bunch of threads on the uk ybw.com forum (search for: online theory site:ybw.com). Note that dayskipper is about teaching you how to skipper a boat not how to sail. Depending on knowledge of sail trim etc., some sailing beforehand, or paying particular attention to sail handling while crewing for others might be beneficial, although people do often do day skipper with shaky sailing skills. Unlike the US, you need a licence to operate a VHF in the UK. How best to approach this as a US sailor is something I'm not best placed to comment on: Do a short course in the US and apply for an FCC licence? Do the RYA course (paying particular attention to the difference between US and "International" operation) and later apply for an FCC licence? If you're coming all the way to the UK, do any course in the Solent. Everyone has their favourite sailing areas but the Solent has every technical challenge and is probably the yachtiest place on earth (outside of the vendee ;-). Note that while my experience is well over a decade out of date (so may now be a complete mis-representation), BOSS, while in a great location, didn't tend to offer a luxury experience: old boats, students packed in, "budget" . If you're after a more luxury experience you may want to check how many punters a limits their courses to and if you'll get your own . Do bear in mind when getting recommendations that the most important part of any course is the instructor, and you can't guarantee having the same instructor the person who gave you the recommendation had.

12-04-2023, 04:52
	course you can do it online these days..

12-04-2023, 10:41

Boat: Westerly Oceanlord

course you can do it online these days[/url]

12-04-2023, 11:20

12-04-2023, 11:51
	(so you’re not spending a hour just getting to the mouth of the Solent once aboard). I’d be a proponent of going with RYA qualifications; they are recognised worldwide. Brits are quick to espouse many of their organisations are world class (most claims are rubbish w/ examples such as our CAA, BPA, etc); however the RYA is really good. I remember my examiner saying their mental “rules of thumb” on practical courses were: 1) Day Skipper – I’d trust this person with my personal boat to sail around the Solent 2) Coastal Skipper - I’d trust this person with my personal boat to sail to 3) Yachtmaster - - I’d trust this person with my personal boat to sail to with my wife and aboard

12-04-2023, 12:32

Boat: Westerly Oceanlord

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RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased

Coastal skipper / yachtmaster offshore shorebased.

Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the RYA Day Skipper qualification. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

About the course

The Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased course covers all of the theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

The course includes:

position fixing
course shaping and plotting
tidal knowledge
use of almanacs and admiralty publications
electronic position finding equipment
taking and interpreting forecasts
plotting weather systems
weather predictions using a barometer and by observation
collision regulations
customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad

Course syllabus

Understand dead reckoning and estimated position
Understand satellite-derived position
Use of waypoints
Radar fixes
Techniques of visual fixing
Understand fixes using a mixture of position lines
Relative accuracy of different methods of position lines
Understand areas of uncertainty

The magnetic compass

Allowance for variation
Understand change of variation with tie and position
Understand causes of deviation
Swing for deviation (but not correction)
Allowance for deviation
Different types of compass
Causes of tides – Springs and Neaps
Tide tables – sources
Tidal levels and datum
Standard and secondary ports
Tidal anomalies

Tidal streams

Sources of tidal information
Tidal stream information in sailing directions and yachtsmen’s Almanacs
Allowance for tidal stream in computing a course to steer
Tide rips, overfalls and races
Tidal observation buoys, beacons etc
IALA system buoyage in Region A
Limitations of buoys as navigational aids
Understand characteristics
Ranges – visual, luminous and nominal
Rising and dipping distances
Light lists
Harbour regulations and control signals
Methods of pre-planning
Clearing lines
Use of soundings
Transits and leading lines

GPS and chart plotters

Principles of operation and limitations of use
Raster and vector charts
Understand datum
Importance of confirmation of position by an independent source and keeping a separate record of position
Importance of paper charts

Echo sounders

Logs (speed and distance measuring).

Principles of operation and limitation of use
Importance of log as yachts official document
Layout of log, hourly and occasional entries

Meteorology

Understand basic terms, the Beaufort scale
Cloud types
Weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems
Sources of weather forecasts
Ability to interpret a shipping forecast, weatherfax and weather satellite information
Land and sea breezes
Use of a barometer as a forecasting aid

Rules of the road

A sound knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, except Annexes 1 and 3

Safety at sea

Personal safety, use of life-jackets, safety harnesses and lifelines
Fire prevention and fire fighting
Distress signals
Coastguard and Boat Safety Scheme
Preparation for heavy weather
Life-rafts and helicopter rescue
Understanding of capabilities of vessel and basic knowledge of stability

Navigation in restricted visibility

Precautions to be taken in fog
Limitations to safe navigation imposed by fog
Navigation strategy in poor visibility

Passage planning

Preparation of charts and notebook for route planning and making, and use at sea
Custom regulations as they apply to yachts
Routine navigating in coastal waters
Strategy for course laying
Use of waypoints and routes
Use of weather forecast information for passage planning strategy
Sources of local and national regulations

Marine environment

Responsibility to minimise pollution and protect the marine environment

Prerequisites

Successful completion of RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course or a level of Navigational knowledge up to RYA Day Skipper level (Please assess your level of knowledge against the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course syllabus).

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RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	28/09/2024	04/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	03/10/2024	09/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	03/10/2024	09/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	07/10/2024	13/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	08/10/2024	14/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	16/10/2024	22/10/2024
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased	13/11/2024	19/11/2024
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RYA Yachtmaster

Online Theory Course

A challenging course which stretches you but backed up with excellent coaching and instructor support.

Advanced training for more experienced skippers to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages

The RYA Yachtmaster online theory course takes your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

This course advances your skills as a skipper of a yacht or motor boat, with an emphasis on navigation and passage planning for more complex coastal or offshore passages by day and night

Includes some time for the revision of Day Skipper subjects then moves on to cover a greater depth of knowledge and more advanced skills in navigation, pilotage & meteorology.

Successfully gaining your RYA Yachtmaster theory certificate will enable you to confidently work towards your Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore practical qualification.

Assumed knowledge To Day Skipper theory level.
Minimum duration A minimum of 40 hours of course study time is specified by the RYA, plus time for exercises and exams.
Ability after course Theory knowledge to skipper a vessel on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.

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Pilotage for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Charts & Other Publications
Definition of Position, Time, Speed & Distance
The Compass (including allowance for deviation and swinging the compass)
Tidal Theory
Tidal Heights (including secondary ports)
Tidal Streams (including interpolation of drift)
Estimated Position
Course to Steer
Visual Aids to Navigation
Electronic Aids to Navigation
Passage Planning
Meteorology (including interpreting surface pressure charts)
The Collision Regulations
Safety & Protection of The Environment

Unlimited support from our dedicated RYA Instructors - 365 days a year via email, phone or Skype/Zoom.

14-day unconditional money-back guarantee.

17 fully-narrated online lessons including animations, videos and realistic 3D graphics.

Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson.

14 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers.

Over 50 downloadable or linked resources.

Videos covering: updating paper charts, engine checks, dismasting, jury rig, flood control, firefighting, gas explosions, capsize, lifejacket checks, how to put on a lifejacket and what happens when it inflates, man-overboard recovery, launching and boarding a liferaft.

Free Radar course.

RYA Student Pack (including 2 training charts, training almanac & course handbook).

Mock exams to prepare you for the real thing and give you the confidence to pass.

3 final online exams with detailed instructor feedback and free repeat attempts if requried.

RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory Course Completion Certificate.

12 months access to study with instructor support and exams - you can extend this if you want.

Lifetime access to training materials once you’ve completed the course.

Optional Extras

Plotter and divider You’ll need a course plotter and chart-dividers to complete the chartwork exercises - if you don’t already have these you can purchase a top quality set from us for £28 when you place your order.

Delivery UK delivery is free. European delivery is £20, outside Europe delivery is £40.

You can start studying immediately as many of the lessons don’t rely on the printed support materials.

This course is accessed online with no additional software required.

Lessons are accompanied by optional professional narration, and notes.

They are intuitive and easy to follow, whilst more complex subjects are accompanied by interactive animations and graphics to help you gain a full knowledge of each subject in the course syllabus.

Detailed step-by-step workings for navigational or tidal calculations make it easy for you to follow along as we show you how to plot positions, make tidal height and stream calculations, etc

You can go over these again and again, and test your knowledge with regular quizzes throughout each lesson.

At the end of each lesson there is an excercise containg similar questions to the exam, with detailed and illustrated answers sent to you immediately to confirm your progress and fully prepare you for your mock and final exams.

You can repeat entire lessons and excercises as often as you wish until you are confident that you fully understand each subject.

When you have completed the course you can request mock and then final exams.

These are assessed by our RYA Instructors and detailed feedback is provided in any areas that may require further study within the course.

If you pass the final exams you will be awarded the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course Certificate , which will be posted to you.

Additional free resits, with suitable Instructor guidance, are available if required.

RYA Coastal Skipper-Yachtmaster Shorebased Certificate

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Course reviews.

Laura Anderson

Very enjoyable and informative

Impressively prompt and thorough feedback on all queries, tests, mock and real exams. Very high standards and you feel you have earned the Yachtmaster certificate.

Ciaran McIntyre

Comprehensive and well delivered

Excellent course materials and high quality delivery. Very responsive and excellent instructor feedback

Andrew Harvey

Excellent Yachtmaster theory course - I’d definitely recommend it.

Does what it says on the tin and more. I was impressed how well the course managed to tackle teaching relatively complex skills in a logical and easy to understand way.

Oliver Fleming

Well put together course.

I found the Yachtmaster theory course to be really well structured and covered all of the syllabus in great detail. I was impressed by how well the course managed to tackle teaching relatively complex skills in a logical and easy to understand way.

Combined - RYA Day Skipper & Yachtmaster to fast track your theory learning

How To Get Qualified With Sailing Courses – RYA, ASA, IYT

Getting out on the water for the first time can be a daunting task, and navigating through the range of sailing courses and qualifications can be overwhelming. In this blog, we are going to explain the different yachting schemes available around the world (ASA, RYA etc), the qualifications they can offer, and discover the best path for you.

This applies to anyone wanting to sail or motor any yacht under 500 tonnes, most yachts are only around 10 tonnes!

Do I Need Sailing Qualifications/Licences?

If you keep your boat in the UK, only sail in the UK, and your boat is under 24m long, then no, technically you don’t. However, if you want to charter a boat, sail anywhere else in the world, or want to keep your insurance renewals low then a qualification or two is essential!

Finally, it’s not just about the licence, do you really want to take out your pride and joy, that probably cost 10’s if not 100’s of thousands, and try your luck? There is a lot of training and knowledge involved in becoming a skipper and working towards a qualification is the best approach to gaining the skills and knowledge.

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How To Get Qualified

We have decided it is a good idea to get some qualifications, now how do we achieve them? Before picking a school or instructor, you first have to look at which association they belong to. There are many to choose from as most wealthy countries have their own associations with their own qualification schemes. Once an association has been picked we can start looking at the appropriate qualifications, and finally, the schools that teach those qualifications.

RYA vs IYT vs ASA

Every qualification has to have an authorising body or association. You would be forgiven for thinking that just picking the most local yachting or sailing association is the way to go, but sailing is an international sport and hobby. Yachts can take us all around the world and we wouldn’t want to limit our future selves by obtaining the wrong certificate. The three biggest associations are Royal Yachting Association (RYA), International Yacht Training (IYT) and American Sailing Association (ASA) so let’s start by looking at those.

Royal Yachting Association

The RYA is the oldest and most internationally recognised governing body of dinghy, yacht, and motor cruising in the world. They were the first association to standardise training in the yachting industry and they have been going strong for nearly 150 years.

The RYA is equally focused on recreational boating as it is on professional boating which makes their qualifications particularly versatile.

Once you gain the RYA Day Skipper certificate you can easily convert it into either an ICC (international certificate of competence) which is free to do for RYA members or even get it commercially endorsed as a professional qualification without having to repeat any exams. The same can be said for the subsequent RYA Yachtmaster qualifications. This versatility and global reputation make the RYA qualifications a difficult route to beat.

International Yacht Training

IYT is a relative newcomer and was founded in 1998. Despite being a relatively new organisation, it has made quite an impact and shaken up the yachting industry for the better. International Yacht Training forced the RYA to take a more international approach to their training and the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) was actually created by International Yacht Training. However, the RYA rapidly got on board with this and now offers the ICC to holders of its own qualifications without any further or retesting required. Put simply, you can easily convert RYA qualifications to IYT qualifications, but cannot convert IYT to RYA.

You would expect there to be a strong rivalry between these two organisations but instead, they appear to work well together and have both worked to make the ICC the internationally recognised qualification it is today.

The IYT also have a good offering of professional qualifications, allowing their holders to work in the industry and arguably offer the best set of qualifications for those wishing to go on to working on superyachts. IYT are without a doubt a well-regarded association worldwide, but despite this, these newcomers are much less well known than the RYA and have far fewer training centres around the world, making their qualifications harder to obtain.

The ASA is the most prominent sailing association in America. They are solely targeting recreational sailors and have a well thought out approach to this market. Whilst they are less well known internationally, and they don’t offer the same options to progress into professional sailing, they do offer a good alternative to the ICC called the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). Officially, the IPC is the only recognised yachting ticket in the USA when it comes to chartering boats, however, in reality, the ICC will usually be accepted.

If you only want to sail in the USA, the ASA will probably do. However, for the most versatile qualifications, internationally recognised, for recreation and professional use, as well as the easiest to find training centres for, is, without doubt, the RYA. I chose the RYA when I learnt to sail and it has never once held me back from all my adventures. On the other hand, I have met many sailors who gained other qualifications elsewhere (ASA, IYT, SA Sailing, Australian Sailing, etc…) who have had to retest at some point to get their RYA tickets.

The RYA wins hands down.

RYA Cruising Scheme – Day Skipper to Yachtmaster

Okay, so RYA it is, but which RYA course should you start with?

The RYA offers many courses from complete beginner courses to celestial navigation courses. Where you start really depends on your prior experience and what you want to achieve. This diagram outlines the progression and entry points into the RYA Cruising Scheme:

A diagram displaying the steps involving RYA Start Motor Cruising, RYA Start Yachting, RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship, RYA Helmsman's Course, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Theory, RYA Day Skipper Motor, RYA Day Skipper Sail, RYA Yachtmaster Theory, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Motor, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Sail, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail, and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory.

Up until Day Skipper, you can really jump in at any point depending on your ambition. However, once you reach Day Skipper Practical, each course assumes you have a certain amount of prior experience and knowledge, usually exactly equivalent to the course that came before it. Watch out when trying to jump or skip courses from Day Skipper Theory and onwards as you will often get caught out by your fragmented knowledge and either downgraded or simply fail the course.

Prerequisites:	None
Duration:	2 days on the water
Description:	This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
For:	Those who are unsure if yachting is for them.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	None
Duration:	16 hours in the classroom or 10 hours online.
Description:	This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, you will have an awareness of charts and publications, safety, engine checks, buoyage, tides, visual and electronic navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecasts, and passage planning.
For:	Those looking to gain a basic understanding of navigation and safety aboard a yacht.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	None
Duration:	5 days on the water
Description:	By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
For:	This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	None
Duration:	5-6 days in the classroom or 50 hours online
Description:	A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
For:	Those wishing to become competent Skippers.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	Navigation to Day Skipper Theory standard
Duration:	5 days on the water
Description:	This course gives you the chance to take charge of short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
For:	Those wishing to become competent Skippers.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	Yes

Prerequisites:	Experience as Skipper
Duration:	80 hours online
Description:	This course takes you straight into the deep end. The Fast Track will provide a little background on each topic before moving on to the advanced skills of the Yachtmaster syllabus.
For:	The Fast Track to Yachtmaster course is designed to suit those who have a lot of experience at sea but have no formal qualifications. Alternatively, perhaps you have some qualifications but your skills are a little rusty and underused.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	Experience as Skipper and Navigation to Day Skipper Theory standard
Duration:	5 days in the classroom or 50 hours online
Description:	This builds on the Day Skipper theory course with more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology.
For:	Ideal for candidates for the Yachtmaster Coastal practical course & Yachtmaster Offshore exam.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	No

Prerequisites:	Navigation to Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore Theory standard. 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours
Duration:	5 days at sea + 2-day exam
Description:	Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor and learn complex manoeuvres.
For:	A course for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	Yes

Prerequisites:	15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles on yachts, 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper
Duration:	2-day practical exam
Description:	The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.
For:	Those looking to prove their mastery or go on to careers in yachting.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	Yes

Prerequisites:	Navigation to Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased standard
Duration:	5 days in a classroom or 50 hours online
Description:	A course in astronavigation, worldwide meteorology and passage planning, which also unravels the mysteries of the sextant.
For:	Those looking to skipper ocean crossings.
Commercial Endorsement Available:	Yes

There are lots of courses to suit your needs and lots of different entry points depending on our experience. If it seems a bit overwhelming we can make this simpler if we ask the question: Why do you want to take a course?

If you just want to try out being on the water for the first time, go for Start Yachting, or Start Motor Cruising.

If you want to learn to be a useful crew, start at Essential Navigation and Seamanship.

If you want to learn to be a skipper, start with Day Skipper Theory.

If you are already an experienced yachtsman and want qualifications to back it up, start with the Fast Track to Yachtmaster.

Choosing An RYA Sailing School

Finally, we know what course we want to take, now we just need to find somewhere to take it! The RYA has over 2,500 recognised training centres around the world. That’s a lot to choose from! Luckily, we are here to help make the right choice for you.

RYA Theory – Online Vs Classroom

There has been a recent shift from classroom learning to online learning. We did a lot of research into this and found the benefits of online learning to be so great that we have fully switched over to this medium and embraced e-learning. We believe we can provide a much better quality theory course with the aid of technology and are proud to be producing some of the best-prepared students for their practical training. By removing the need for travel and the cost of premises and accommodation, we have found we can offer a tailored experience for each of our students at a far more reasonable cost.

We actually wrote a whole blog on Online Vs Classroom courses so if you want to find out more, I urge you to check it out: Can You Really Learn to Sail Online ? Or, if you are already sold on the idea of an online course, head on over to our website and give our Free Trial a go .

Ardent Training are the premium providers of RYA Day Skipper Theory courses online.

RYA Practical Centres

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a practical centre, first and foremost, where do you want to sail? Some people just want somewhere local, some want adventure, and some want sun. Think carefully about where you want to sail and make a holiday out of your practical course in the right location.

Once you have a location in mind, time to start searching. There will no doubt still be multiple options but remember, cheaper is not better! There isn’t a large profit margin on RYA courses, so if a training centre is cheap, they are probably cutting corners. The first corners to cut are instructor wages and vessel maintenance so getting a cheap course may just result in your hard-earned money getting wasted on inexperienced instructors and poorly maintained vessels. This is not worth the savings as it will severely impact your enjoyment and how much you can get out of the course.

Armed with that advice, we recommend using the RYA’s Find a Training Centre tool to help you find the best training centre for you: https://www.rya.org.uk/wheres-my-nearest

Once you have completed your RYA Theory courses, you will want to head out and take your RYA practical courses on a boat like this.

So, what have we learned?

You need qualifications to charter a boat.
Qualifications will lower your insurance premium.
Qualifications will help you learn, stay safe, and enjoy your time on the water.
Go with RYA qualifications for maximum versatility and recognition.
If you want to be a Skipper, you need the RYA Day Skipper certificate.
Take your theory courses online with Ardent Training.
Choose where you want to learn to sail (in the sun or somewhere close to home?)
Go quality over price to get more out of your training.

If you want any more advice, you can always contact one of our team at Ardent Training. Just drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a call on 01688 325025.

If you can’t wait to get started, check out our Free Trial of our RYA Day Skipper online theory course.

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Preview: One Day International Series: England vs. Australia - prediction, team news, series so far

Australia 's tour to England heads to the 50-over format this week, with the first of five one-day internationals spread over just 11 days set to get underway at Trent Bridge on Thursday morning.

The weather ultimately forced these rivals to draw the Ashes last year, and it was a similar situation last Sunday when the heavens opened to call an end to the T20I series after a win apiece in Southampton and Cardiff.

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Liam Livingstone of England on September 7, 2024

England return to the 50-over format for the first time since December last year - a period during which the side relinquished the T20 world title to India and saw their hopes of a 'perfect summer' dashed by West Indies in the final Test of their tour.

The Three Lions will now look to make a positive start to the one-day series, unlike in the shortest format last week, but will have to do so without the services of white-ball skipper Jos Buttler , whose persistent calf injury ruled him out of the Hundred, T20 series, and has now forced him to sit out the ODIs as well.

Buttler has not featured for the hosts since they bowed out of the T20 World Cup in Guyana back in June and it is Harry Brook who has been selected to lead the team in this five-match series, which will also see him become England's 37th ODI captain.

While Buttler's absence is far from ideal, it has not affected England as much as some may have feared, as it paved the way for Liam Livingstone to return to the fold, and the Lancashire all-rounder was easily the pick of the Three Lions' players in the 20-over format, top-scoring for them in both innings, including a Player of the Match performance in Cardiff where he blasted 87(47) and picked up 2/16 with the ball in just three overs.

Livingstone's performance led England to victory that day and gave them the momentum coming into the first ODI at Trent Bridge, where their recent record has been average at best, with four wins, four losses and two no-results posted in their last 10.

Travis Head of Australia on September 7, 2024

Meanwhile, Australia will have fond memories of their most recent visits to Nottingham during the 2019 World Cup, when David Warner 's blistering 166 led them to a 48-run victory over Bangladesh and Nathan Coulter-Nile 's 92 not-out secured a win against the West Indies a week earlier.

The Aussies also enter this series with the better recent head-to-head record, having won each of the last five ODIs against England, including a 3-0 clean sweep in November 2022 and a 33-run victory at the World Cup in India last year.

While the T20s saw the visitors field a much younger squad, the 50-over series will bring with it the return of stalwarts Steve Smith , Glenn Maxwell , Mitchell Starc and Marnus Labuschagne , which will undoubtedly give the reigning world champions a huge lift, though it will be interesting to see how they fare having not played much international cricket recently - certainly not in English conditions.

Starc's return, in particular, will be vital for the men from Down Under, who have already seen injuries blight their pace attack in the last month, with the likes of Nathan Ellis , Riley Meredith and Xavier Bartlett all affected, while Josh Hazlewood 's workload still requires fairly close management.

Still, Australia rarely put up poor showings in the ODI format, and with a blend of promising youth and experienced campaigners, it would not come as a massive shock if they put in a big performance in this opening match.

England v Australia Mitchell Marsh of Australia shakes hands with Saqib Mahmood on September 7, 2024

Ben Duckett 's impressive performances in the longest format of the game have earned him a call to the 50-over setup and he is expected to open the innings here on his home ground in Nottinghamshire.

Reports in the week indicate that interim coach Marcus Trescothick is 'taking a cautious approach' to manage Jofra Archer 's workload, but he is likely to share the new ball with Cameron Green in this one after sitting out the second T20.

For the Aussies, all eyes will be on the highly-rated Jake Fraser-McGurk , who tore up the Indian Premier League this year to earn a spot as a T20 World Cup reserve, but then failed to make an impact in Scotland, contributing just 16 runs across three innings, including a pair of ducks in the first and third.

The visitors also received a major injury boost for the ODI series, with Mitchell Marsh cleared to play, and he will captain the side with Pat Cummins left out of the squad due to a planned rest period.

England squad: Harry Brook (c), Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Reece Topley, John Turner

Team B squad: Mitch Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

We say: Australia to win

While England are in a transitionary phase, they are missing a few key players that would have made the squad had it not been for injuries and may just need this first match to find their rhythm after a fairly lengthy absence from the ODI format.

Australia have several big names returning to their setup for this series and the experience the likes of Smith, Starc and Maxwell bring will be invaluable. For that reason, we feel the visitors will take the lead in this five-match battle.

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India vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 1: Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits 50, 4-Down India Fight Back vs Bangladesh

India vs bangladesh 1st test day 1 live scorecard: yashasvi jaiswal is standing solid for india and has brought up his half-century in 95 balls..

India vs Bangladesh Live Updates, 1st Test Day 1 Live Updates: Hasan Mahmud is on fire today and he is troubling India with his fiery face. He has now taken his fourth wicket and his latest prey is Rishabh Pant, who departed after scoring 39 runs. After his departure, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has joined Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease for India. Jaiswal is standing solid for India and has brought up his half-century. Both the batters now aim to stitch a solid partnership and keep four-down India in the game. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are eyeing some quick wickets, in order to keep India's batting lineup in check. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the first Test of the two-match series on Thursday in Chennai. ( Live Scorecard )

Here are the Live Updates of Day 1 of India vs Bangladesh 1st Test match -

September 19 2024 13:08 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal hits 50 FIFTY!!!! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a single off Mehidy Hasan Miraz's delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his fifth half-century in red-ball cricket for India and he brings it up in 95 balls. Both Jaiswal and KL Rahul are standing solid and taking taking four-down India ahead in the game with their good partnership. Bangladesh eye another wicket at the earliest. IND 130/4 (34.2 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 13:02 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Maiden over Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed bowl excellent overs and deliver consecutive maidens controls the run flow for Bangladesh. The Indian duo of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal is slowly taking the hosts ahead in the game. They now aim to steal some boundaries in the upcoming overs to keep the momentum on the Indian side. IND 120/4 (33 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 12:50 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Good over for India India finally have a good over after a string of slow overs. In the previous over by Hasan Mahmud, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul show resilience and stay steady at the crease Mahmud also leaks two boundaries of byes and leg byes. In total, the Bangladesh pacer leaks eight runs. Four-down India gaining momentum. IND 111/4 (30 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 12:29 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT OUT!!! Rishabh Pant unfortunately becomes Hasan Mahmud's latest victim and departs for 39. Mahmud, who is on high on confidence with his fiery pace, confuses Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter tries to cut it for a boundary but the ball finds the edge and goes straight into the hands of Litton Das behind the stumps. A disappointed Pant walks back to the dugout as Mahmud scalps his fourth wicket of the day. IND 96/4 (25.3 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 12:23 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal, Pant near 50s In the first over of the second session on Day 1, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant show cautious approach as Hasan Mahmud bowls a maiden. However, both Jaiswal and Pant are inching closer towards their respective half-centuries. Their partnership is really beneficial for three-down India. IND 88/3 (24 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 12:12 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 2nd session begins Hello and welcome to the second session of Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. At Lunch, India's score read 88/3 with Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Both the batters will aim to continue with their fiery partnership and take India ahead in the game. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are aiming to break this partnership at the earliest. facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 11:39 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Lunch This marks the end of the first session of play on Day 1 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai. Before the lunch break, Bangladesh were lucky enough to scalp three quick wickets in the form of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. However, the strong partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal (37*) and Rishabh Pant (33*) has brought India back into the game. India's score read at 88/3 at Lunch. facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 11:33 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Pant survives, Jaiswal nears 50 WOAH!!! What an eventful over this one has been for India. Bangladesh hand over a massive lifeline to Rishabh Pant. The wicketkeeper-batter plays a shot off Taskin Ahmed's delivery. The shot travels straight to Shadman Islam at the first slip and looks like an easy catch. However, Islam fails to carry it and the ball goes for a four. Apart from this, Yashasvi Jaiswal in batting at 36 and inching closer towards his half-century. IND 86/3 (22 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 11:29 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Good partnership between Jaiswal, Pant Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishbah Pant are stitching a good partnership as India are slowly getting back on track. In the previous over of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Pant. On other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are desperately aiming for another wicket at the earliest. IND 81/3 (21 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 11:18 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Exchange of words between Pant and Litton Ohh Hooo!!! There's a bit of tension on the ground as India's Rishabh Pant and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das have been seen exchanging a few words with each. Actually, Yashasvi Jaiswal played a shot off Taskin Ahmed's delivery and runs for a single. However, they cancel their plan and Das throws the ball which deflects after hitting Pant's pads. The Indian duo then completes the single, resulting in Das' displeasure. Usually players don't take a single after the ball gets deflected. IND 59/3 (16 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 11:12 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Pant in good form Rishabh Pant, who has fought against all the odds to make a comeback in Test cricket, is looking is good form in the first Test against Bangladesh. In the previous over of Nahid Rana, Pant smashes a brilliant boundary as the Bangladesh pacer concedes seven runs. Three-down India slowly gaining the momentum. IND 57/3 (15 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:55 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal key for India Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is standing like a strong wall for India and taking the team ahead in the game. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, he hits a boundary as the Bangladesh pacer leaks four runs. Jaiswal is also getting a good support from Rishabh Pant, who is also playing a cricket. IND 50/3 (14 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:46 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Jaiswal, Pant survive horrible mix-up Ina shocking turn of events, India were about to lose their fourth wicket as well against Bangladesh. In the previous over of Hasan Mahmud, the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant survive horrible mix-up. Pant plays a shot off and runs for a double. However, while returning for a triple, Mahmud grabs the balls and throws it towards the striker's end. Pant and Jaiswal somehow manage to make it to their respective spots on time. IND 40/3 (12 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:37 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: India in trouble but Jaiswal, Pant in focus After losing three big wickets in a quick succession, Team India is in deep trouble. The focus will now be on young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has been joined by wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is returning to Test cricket after a hiatus of almost 700 days. The duo will now aim to bring India out of the mess and gain some momentum in the coming overs. IND 36/3 (11 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:26 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Kohli departs cheaply, Rohit's reaction is viral OUT!!! What a big blow for India as their star batter succumbs to Hasan Mahmud's wrath. On his return to Test cricket, Kohli departs for 6 after he becomes a prey of Mahmud's fiery pace. Kohli tries to play a drive but the ball finds a hard edge of the bat and Litton Das makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch behind the stumps. Seeing Kohli depart, India skipper Rohit Sharma looks utterly disappointed and hopeless while sitting in the dugout. India lose their third wicket. IND 34/3 (9.2 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:15 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT OUT!!!! Hasan Mahmud strikes again and this time, he dismisses the young and talented Shubman Gill for duck. Gill, who was looking in fine touch with the bat gets completely confused with the stunning pace of Mahmud. He manages is an inside edge and Litton Das moves to his left to pouch it with ease. Soft dismissal and Gill departs for a duck. Second wicket gone for India and Virat Kohli walks in with a huge round of applause. IND 28/2 (7.3 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:13 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Big over for India After some initial slow overs and a wicket, India have finally gained some momentum as Yashasvi Jaiswal starts dealing in boundaries. In the previous over of Taskin Ahmed, Jaiswal hits two boundaries as the pacer concedes 10 runs. Both Jaiswal and Gill aim to continue with this momentum for India. IND 24/1 (7 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:08 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Gill joins Jaiswal After the early dismissal of skipper Rohit Sharma for 6, young batter Shubman Gill has joined hands with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the crease. The duo need to stitch a good partnership, in order to bring one-down India back on track. On the other hand, Bangladesh bowlers are high on confidence and aim to carry this momentum ahead in the game. IND 14/1 (6 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 10:00 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: OUT OUT!!! Hasan Mahmud has provided Bangladesh with a terrific breakthrough as he dismissed India skipper Rohit Sharma for 6. Mahmud bamboozles Rohit with his pace. Rohit defends with soft hands but the outside edge carries to second slip where Najmul Hossain Shanto crouches to snaffle with both hands. India have lost their first wicket. IND 14/1 (5.1 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:56 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: 1st boundary off the day After an initial cautious start, Rohit Sharma finally breaks his shackles and smashes a brilliant boundary off Hasan Mahmud's delivery. On the last ball of the fourth over, Rohit patiently waits for the ball, hits it hard and into the gap through point and steals four runs. India slowly gaining the momentum with Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal looking in fine touch. IND 8/0 (4 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:52 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Rohit survives close call Hasan Mahmud is looking in good touch with the ball. The Bangladesh pacer is troubling the Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal with his magnificent pace. In his previous over, he struck on Rohit's pads and appeals for LBW. The on-field umpire signals not out and Bangladesh opt for the DRS. However, the decision comes as the Umpire's Call and Rohit survives the threat. IND 4/0 (3.2 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:44 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Rohit eyes multiple feats This is a special game for Rohit Sharma as he needs one century to become India's first batter to score ten centuries in World Test Championship. Apart from this, he needs seven sixes to become India's batter with most sixes in Test cricket. In the previous over by Hasan Mahmud, Indian duo of Rohit and Yashasvi Jaiswal score 1 run. IND 2/0 (2 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:41 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: Cautious start from India India are off to a cautious start against Bangladesh on Day 1 of the first Test in Chennai. The duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are not playing reckless cricket and currently understanding the nature of the pitch. In the first over by Taskin Ahmed, India score 1 run, made by Jaiswal. They will aim to score some boundaries in the coming overs. IND 1/0 (1 overs) facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:34 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: We are underway The first Test between India and Bangladesh in Chennai begins. For India, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be opening the proceedings. The duo will be eyeing a good start to give India a terrific boost. On the other hand, Taskin Ahmed will be bowling the first over and eyeing some quick wickets for Bangladesh. Let's Play. facebook twitter Copy Link
September 19 2024 09:14 (IST) IND vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 Live: India's surprising team selection India skipper Rohit Sharma left everyone surprised with the strange team selection for the first Test against Bangladesh. Earlier on Wednesday, there were some reports which suggested that India are likely to go ahead with three spinners at the MA Chidambaram stadium. However, at the toss, Rohit revealed that the team has opted for three pacers and two spinners. Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj will be the pacers while veterans Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be handling the spin department. facebook twitter Copy Link
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India vs Bangladesh: Who is Hasan Mahmud, the pacer troubling the hosts on Day 1? What role did he play in the Pakistan victory?

Mahmud dismissed both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli on 6 and sent Shubman Gill back to the pavilion for an eight-ball duck as Bangladesh were off to a superb start after opting to field on Day 1 of the first Test in Chennai. read more

India’s home season got underway in Chennai on Thursday with Rishabh Pant making his first Test appearance since December 2022. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul also returned to the India Test XI , the former having missed the entire home assignment against England and Rahul having played just the first match in that series.

In a rare move by the Indian team, skipper Rohit Sharma also included three quicks in the XI instead of two with Akash Deep being included alongside Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj besides Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as the two spin options.

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India’s home season, however, was off to a rocky start with the hosts losing three early wickets after being invited to bat by Bangladesh. Both Rohit and Kohli departed for 6 while Shubman Gill was out for a duck, resulting in the home team getting reduced to 34/3.

And the bowler responsible for guiding the ‘Tigers’ to a fantastic start in the morning session of the opening day of their tour was Hasan Mahmud. The pacer set the ‘Hitman’ up with a series of testing deliveries that swung either way, eventually leading to an outside edge off an away-swinger that resulted in a catch in the slips.

Mahmud would then get both Gill and Kohli caught-behind in his next two overs, strangling the former down the leg side before tempting the legendary batter into going for a drive away from the body that resulted in an outside edge.

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant managed to rescue India from a shaky position with an unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership that was worth 54 at lunch, with India ending the morning session in a relatively better position of 88/3.

Mahmud, however, would break the partnership right after lunch, getting Pant caught-behind on 39 to deny the Indian wicketkeeper-batter a half-century on Test comeback.

Mahmud has been in fine form for the Tigers and had played a supporting role in Bangladesh’s historic 2-0 sweep of the Test series in Pakistan right before the India tour, and his superb spell on Thursday morning was an extension of his outstanding run in the preceding series.

Who is Hasan Mahmud? What role did he play in Bangladesh’s victory in Pakistan?

While Hasan Mahmud is relatively new to the Test scene, he is somewhat experienced as far as the limited-overs formats are concerned, having represented Bangladesh in 22 ODIs and 18 T20Is since making his debut at home against Zimbabwe in March 2020, right before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He had played just a solitary T20I when he made his ODI debut came less than a year later in January 2021 against West Indies, also at home, making an instant impression with figures of 3/28.

Mahmud has been among Bangladesh’s most promising fast bowlers in recent years and has been part of a pace attack together with the likes of seniors Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed as well as Shoriful Islam that has helped the Tigers somewhat reduce their dependence on the spin department.

Besides his 14 Test wickets, Mahmud has 48 wickets to his name in the limited-overs formats (30 in ODIs, 18 in T20Is). That includes a haul of 5/32 against Ireland in 2023, his only five-for for Bangladesh in the white-ball formats, as well as 3/47 against India in their T20 World Cup clash in Adelaide in 2022.

Much like Day 1 in Chennai, Mahmud has dismissed Rohit cheaply in the Adelaide Oval back then, and later getting rid of all-rounder Hardik Pandya on 5.

As for the recent tour of Pakistan, in which Bangladesh not only beat the home team for the first time in the Test format but ended up sweeping the series, Mahmud had finished as the third-highest wicket-taker with 8 wickets at an average of 24.12.

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That included a maiden Test five-for (5/43) in Pakistan’s second innings in the second Test that combined with fellow pacer Nahid Rana’s 4/44, helped the visitors bowl the Shan Masood-led side out for 172.

Bangladesh were set a target of 185 as a result, which they successfully chased down with six wickets to spare.

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Cunliffe's Complete Day Skipper vs. Complete Yachtmaster

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Start date 11 Apr 2018
11 Apr 2018

Is Cunliffe's Complete Day Skipper a subset of his bigger Complete Yachtmaster? I need to do the Day Skipper practical course in order to get an ICC. I have sailed for years and owned several boats but have never had to get a license (I'm from the US but now living in the EU). Many years ago I did some offshore multiday passages on someone else's boat. I have also taken advanced navigation courses in the US, but am needing review. For home-study theory prep for the DS practical, should I go straight to the Complete Yachtmaster book and skip the Complete Day Skipper book, or is there something to be said for a simpler book? I am aware that Cunliffe's DS book is not an RYA day skipper text book but it sounds good to me from the reviews. I have plenty of US-oriented boating books, including Chapman's, but figured I'd best get something for this continent. I know that there are differences in the rules of the road here from the US. Thanks.

Just go straight for the Yachtmaster. Cunliffe's book covers the same areas as the RYA scheme. He examines the instructors, or at least used to. In fact I'd say that within the RYA scheme skipping the Day Skipper theory and going straight to the Yachtmaster theory is the best way to save money if you're a quick learner and willing to put in some extra effort outside the course. PS there shouldn't be differences in the ColRegs but buoyage is different.

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It's a few years since I last read it but I think the Day Skipper book is excellent for someone new to sailing. You might learn something from it but a lot won't be relevant to you - it literally starts with how to climb on board (holding the shrouds instead of the guardrails) and treats your first daysail around the harbour as quite an achievement. Perfect for someone who's just bought a Westerly Centaur on a whim and wants to teach themselves to sail rather than do a course, not for someone who's owned several boats and done offshore passages. Also worth noting that despite the name it has little to do with the RYA course, though it will naturally cover much of the same ground. If you want a book to brush up on trad nav and suchlike I would definitely suggest the Yachtmaster one rather than Complete Day Skipper. That said, the prior knowledge needed for Day Skipper practical is not vast; given your sailing history I'd expect you're already there. Finally, a full Day Skipper course is not needed for an ICC. You can do an ICC test in a short day, my parents did it with similar experience, no qualifications, and little or no prior prep (I think my mum brushed up a little on buoyage since she leaves most of the nav to my dad). The test content is on the back of the application form which is downloadable from the RYA site - have a look if you haven't already and it should remove any concerns. Pete

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lpdsn said: PS there shouldn't be differences in the ColRegs but buoyage is different. Click to expand...

While the Day Skipper is worthwhile in its own right, I agree with prv. If the objective is to just get an ICC then take the assessment. Many of us have done that. A bit of cramming on regs, lights and buoyage and the practical test. I did it on my own boat and using my own past logs as evidence of navigation, but many RYA sailing schools will assess you on their boat.

Graham_Wright said: I thought I'd have a go at an on-line lights and shapes test. It turned out to be American based. It was different. There were many lights based on inland lakes and the like. I didn't know most of them. Click to expand...

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GK0639 said: Is Cunliffe's Complete Day Skipper a subset of his bigger Complete Yachtmaster? I need to do the Day Skipper practical course in order to get an ICC. I have sailed for years and owned several boats but have never had to get a license (I'm from the US but now living in the EU). Many years ago I did some offshore multiday passages on someone else's boat. I have also taken advanced navigation courses in the US, but am needing review. For home-study theory prep for the DS practical, should I go straight to the Complete Yachtmaster book and skip the Complete Day Skipper book, or is there something to be said for a simpler book? I am aware that Cunliffe's DS book is not an RYA day skipper text book but it sounds good to me from the reviews. I have plenty of US-oriented boating books, including Chapman's, but figured I'd best get something for this continent. I know that there are differences in the rules of the road here from the US. Thanks. Click to expand...

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lpdsn said: Just go straight for the Yachtmaster. Cunliffe's book covers the same areas as the RYA scheme. He examines the instructors, or at least used to. In fact I'd say that within the RYA scheme skipping the Day Skipper theory and going straight to the Yachtmaster theory is the best way to save money if you're a quick learner and willing to put in some extra effort outside the course. PS there shouldn't be differences in the ColRegs but buoyage is different. Click to expand...

alant said: Why, is "bouyage" different? They don't change em when a DS or YM passes by. Click to expand...

lpdsn said: IALA 'A' and IALA 'B' are different. The Yanks also seem to have additional buoys all of their own. If you've missed the point and are confused, read the last bit of post #1. Click to expand...

You do not need the day skippers theory for the ICC. Do not listen to the RYA training centres who say that you do. The ICC has it’s own theory test. I did it last year. I downloaded the Adlard Coles app to refresh which took about 4 hours if you have reasonable experience. Did the practical and theory on one day on the examiners boat. Pretty easy exercise.

12 Apr 2018

Gladys said: IALA 'A' and 'B' are covered in DS theory... Click to expand...

lpdsn said: As I understand it, the OP is experienced in US waters so he's already got the 'B' bit. Now he wants to sail in European waters. Click to expand...

alant said: But whether IALA A or IALA B, they are covered in both DS & YM courses, DS doesn't concentrate on IALA A. PS, seems you, are the one confused. Click to expand...

Surely if there were something in the DS book that wasn't in the YM book, then the YM book couldn't really be called "Complete"?

lpdsn said: That didn't work did it? Click to expand...

James_Calvert

A couple of years ago I perused both books with the thought of buying one for my son. Not in support of an exam but as a reference book. I do recall that somewhere in the Yachtmaster book there's a bit where TC says he covered this fully in the other book and wouldn't in this one.... Can't remember now where this was, anyone actually got a copy who can check?

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