The RYA Day Skipper course is designed to teach you how to take charge of your yacht and your crew.
The skipper of any boat is not only responsible for the crew but for pilotage, navigation, sail selection, anchoring, reefing, maintenance and repairs, meteorology - amongst other things.
Our experienced RYA Instructor will guide you through the training. You will complete an inshore or coastal passage where you will use the skills that you have practiced during the week. Night sailing is also undertaken to give you a taste of pilotage in the dark.
By the end of this course the successful RYA Day Skipper will be able to undertake short coastal passages by day, in both tidal and non-tidal waters. The course will give you the skills and confidence needed to skipper on your maiden voyage. In addition it will allow you to obtain your International Certificate of Competence so that you can charter in warmer climates!
Prior requirement for the RYA Day Skipper course is five days on board, 100 NM, and basic knowledge of navigation and seamanship - this can be obtained from the RYA Day Skipper Theory course, or self study using specialised publications. Please be aware the theory has to be all covered before you join for the practical course and that theory will be gently tested during your 5 days onboard.
The course can be completed by either five days and nights continuously or by three weekends (modules). You will be living on one of our fully coded yachts with up to four other students and your instructor. Your food is included in the cost, as are the costs of overnight stays in the harbours/ports you will visit during the course. Due to the vagaries of the weather, we cannot publish a route itinerary, except to say that the yacht will be cruising in the Firth of Clyde, north of a line from Troon to Campbelltown.
It is also the perfect opportunity to visit harbours and anchorages on the magnificent Firth of Clyde!
What's included in the price?
- 5 nights/days on board (Sun evening to Fri early afternoon), or 1 weekend module of 3 (Fri evening to Sun mid-afternoon);
- All on board meals and snacks;
- All harbour and marina fees;
- Fuel and gas;
- Free secure parking for your car.
Optional extras:
- Oil skins hire £3.50 per item/day;
- Cleaning fee £12.50/per person or the crew can clean the boat;
- Sleeping bag can be hired at just £25 per period.
Course starts on a Sunday departing from Largs Yacht Haven, Scotland.
For more info please visit our FAQs or email admin@gowestsailing.com
| Date | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 11th October 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 18th October 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 25th October 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 1st November 2026 at 18:30 | 3 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 8th November 2026 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 15th November 2026 at 18:30 | 2 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 22nd November 2026 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 29th November 2026 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 6th December 2026 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 17th January 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 24th January 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 31st January 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 7th February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 14th February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 21st February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 28th February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 7th March 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 14th March 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 21st March 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 28th March 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 4th April 2027 at 18:30 | 1 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 11th April 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 18th April 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 25th April 2027 at 18:30 | 3 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 2nd May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 9th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 16th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 23rd May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 30th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 6th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 13th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 20th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 27th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 4th July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 11th July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 18th July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 25th July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 1st August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 8th August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 15th August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 22nd August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 29th August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 5th September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 12th September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 649.00 |
| Sunday, 19th September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 26th September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 3rd October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 10th October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 17th October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 24th October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 31st October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 7th November 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 14th November 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 595.00 |
| Sunday, 21st November 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 28th November 2027 at 18:30 | 2 | £ 549.00 |
| Sunday, 5th December 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 549.00 |
| Date | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 23rd October 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 275.00 |
| Friday, 30th October 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 275.00 |
| Friday, 20th November 2026 at 18:30 | SOLD OUT | £ 275.00 |
| Friday, 5th February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 19th February 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 5th March 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 19th March 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 2nd April 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 16th April 2027 at 18:30 | 3 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 30th April 2027 at 18:30 | 4 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 7th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 14th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 28th May 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 11th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 25th June 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 9th July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 23rd July 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 6th August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 20th August 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 3rd September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 17th September 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 1st October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 15th October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 29th October 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
| Friday, 12th November 2027 at 18:30 | 5 | £ 295.00 |
