If you are comparing Ardent Training and My Sailing Course for your RYA Day Skipper Theory course, the right choice depends on how you want to learn. Both offer online Day Skipper theory training. The difference is in the teaching style, the level of support, the course structure, and how well prepared you feel by…
Build a digital passage plan an RYA instructor can read in 60 seconds. Show “decisions for reasons” with clear evidence.
• What they check: clarity, safety margin, reasons, alternatives, backup.
• The 4-page pack: route overview, tides and streams, pilotage, weather and limits.
• Prove your sources: chart edition, model run time, reference and secondary ports.
• Keep it simple to share: GPX, PDF, and one printed summary.
• Finish with a checklist you can copy.
Read the full guide and make a plan that stands up to inspection.
The calm before the storm—literally. Explore the synoptic charts to see what’s behind #StormAmy and when the wind and rain arrive. #MetOffice #PassagePlanning
Wind against tide = short, steep, wet. Learn how to spot the overlap, slide your timing, and reef early so the headland round feels easy—not epic.
A practical, UK guide to reading the Shipping Forecast, Inshore Waters and apps—then turning mixed data into a clear “go/no-go” weather window you can trust. Includes a quick routine and common pitfalls.
Plot the tide, not your luck. Master heights, streams and timing so your next entrance feels easy.
#Tides #Seamanship #SailingUK #RYA
What’s actually in Day Skipper Theory? Charts, tides, COLREGs, weather, APEM—and how it all clicks together. Plain-English walkthrough + ready-to-use downloads.
Fastnet ’79 changed sailing. A sudden August storm, five yachts lost, lives cut short—and safety rules rewritten. We’ve pulled the lessons skippers still use today: heavy-weather choices, DSC/MAYDAY drills, horizontal recoveries, and practical prep you can do this week.
RYA Day Skipper Theory is the course that takes you from crew to confident skipper. This guide explains what the RYA Day Skipper Theory course involves and how to choose the right online course. You will learn how to plan passages, work tides, and navigate safely using charts and real-world techniques. You will also learn…
When you’re at sea, understanding the weather isn’t just about checking your app — it’s about reading the sky, feeling the wind, and spotting pressure trends. These natural signs often give you far more warning than a digital forecast. In this post, we’ll explore how to identify common cloud types, interpret wind shifts, and understand…
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
If you belive the Earth is flat, you're about to fall of the end...
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