Online RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR)
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Joining Instructions: Please click here for course joining instructions
Recommended Reading: None
You will have 6 months from ordering the course to completion (extensions are avalible)
Course Prerequisites: None
Minimum Age: 17+
If you work commercially on the water, then this is one of the courses required in order for you to obtain your RYA/MCA Certificate of Competence.
The course is aimed at people who work as, Delivery skippers/crew, RYA Yacht & Advanced Powerboat instructors, RIB/boat skippers, Charter skippers, yacht crew, superyacht crew, Work-boat skippers, Harbour masters & Pilots and Fishermen, to list a few.
There is approximately 3-8 hours of leaning and exams, but this depends on you and your learning style.
Topics covered on the course are:
Once you’ve passed the course, you’ll be able to download your completion certificate, which can then be submitted to the RYA with your commercial endorsement application.
Courses run in a single format:
You can split the course up so you do not have to sit the course all in one go, you can leave and come back to the learning modules over a period of days or weeks.
However please be aware that the exam section has to be completed in one go, this assessment is graded, split into 2 sections and totals a maximum of 2.5 hours from start to finish of the exams.
This course is a requirement for anyone whos looking to obtain a commercial endorsement.
Weather it is RYA Powerboat level 2, RYA Advanced powerboat (COC), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Offshore, Coastal (Power or Sail) COC, or RYA Day Skipper (Power or Sail) but only combined with the shore based modules (Dasykipper or yachtmaster theory course).
There are 4 sections to the course and then the exam, this is not a difficult course its aimed at being able to find the information for skippers and then use it correctly.
If you think you might need a commercial endorsement then give us a call if you are unsure and we can guide you as best we can.
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Ready to take the helm? The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is the UK’s most popular pathway to skippering your own yacht. Whether you’re looking to charter in the Solent, explore the South Coast, or plan adventures overseas, this 5-day course delivers essential navigation, safety, and passage-planning skills—all in a friendly, small-group setting at our Premier Marina Gosport base.
No minimum age (under-16s accompanied by an adult). Some sailing experience helpful but not essential.
Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Day Skipper Theory course!
Once you’ve found your ideal dates, you can secure your place with just a 30% deposit. We understand life can throw up the occasional choppy waters, so instalment payments are available to spread the payment out before your course—just get in touch to arrange what works best for you. If you have any questions or want to chat through the course before booking, don’t hesitate to contact Tom for friendly, expert advice on the phone.
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The RYA Day Skipper Course runs over five days and brings students with at least the RYA Competent Crew qualification (or knowledge to that level as minimum) and some sailing experience, up to skipper level.
You can join the RYA Day Skipper Practical course at a variety of recognised training centres throughout the UK and abroad. Many well-established sailing schools operate out of key locations like ours who have been operating for over 30 years from the Solent the best sailing ground in the world! . You can search for training courses based on your preferred time and choose a reputable providers to find a course that fits your schedule. Its highly recommended to take your training course in the UK where the training is the best in the world and your qualification will be respected and accepted all over the UK and the world!
If you’re unsure where to start, feel free to drop us a message—we’re happy to recommend popular options and help match you with a course that suits your needs and sailing aspirations.
Take a look at our live day skipper practical course calendar for dates for the RYA Day Skipper Practical course!
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The RYA SRC/VHF Radio Course is minimum qualification required by law to operate the VHF or VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel carrying a radio. This is also for anyone who wants to operate a marine radio at sea, weather it is on a Kayak or paddle board, to operating a RIB, Jet ski or a Yacht. This course is one of them you need to stay safe on the water.
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Fun couple of days with the Commodore team doing Day Skipper drills ahead of a YM exam. Very useful and great instruction from Ali.
ChrisCI have used Commodore Yachting for the following courses and would never go anywhere else for training or experience building: Sail - Competent Crew Sail - Day Skipper Sail - Mariner Handling Power - PB2 Power - Own boat tuition Motor Yacht Power - Own boat tuition RIB All the instructors have been great and I have come away with bags of confidence. The Chief Instructor Tom is extremely knowledgable and will guide you as to what steps to take in achieving your goals.
Robert Till