Course Overview
The Motor Cruising Day Skipper Fast Track is designed for beginners who want a coordinated route from basic motor-cruiser handling to supervised day-skipper responsibility.
The package combines the two-day RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman course, the four-day RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical course and the online RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC course. Day Skipper Theory (opens in a new tab) knowledge must also be completed before the practical Day Skipper stage and is not included in the package price.
The programme is enquiry-led and requires at least two confirmed students. We first review the participants, theory plan and preferred dates, then confirm the motor cruiser, instructor, sequence and written quotation.
Who Is This Course For?
Complete beginners seeking a structured motor-cruising pathway and groups who want to coordinate foundational handling, skipper development and VHF training.
Prerequisites
- No previous motor-cruising experience required for the complete pathway
- RYA Day Skipper Theory (opens in a new tab) knowledge must be completed before the practical Day Skipper stage
- Minimum age 16 for Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical
- Course requires at least two confirmed students to run
Typical Itinerary
The final six-day sequence is set around vessel and instructor availability, candidate progress and the theory plan.
- Days 1–2: Motor Cruising Helmsman foundations
- Days 3–6: Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical development
- VHF online learning before or alongside the practical programme, with the examination arranged separately
What Is Included
Included
- Two-day RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman course
- Four-day RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical course
- RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC online course access
- Use of the nominated motor cruiser and safety equipment
- Onboard accommodation during the agreed practical programme
- Applicable completion certificates when the required standards are achieved
Not included
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- Separate RYA VHF/SRC examination fee
- Flights, transfers, insurance and personal expenses
- Dinner ashore, drinks and additional personal provisions
- A certificate where the required standard is not achieved
Optional extras
- Airport pickup€30 per trip
Bookable extras can be selected on the booking page.
Delivery dates and final inclusions are confirmed before payment. External examination or certification fees remain separate unless your written quote explicitly includes them.
Course Syllabus
- RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman course content
- RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical course content
- Preparation, boat handling, pilotage and passage making
- Navigation, electronic aids, meteorology and collision regulations
- Emergency situations and introduction to night cruising
- Online RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC course
What you will work toward
- Build basic motor-cruiser handling and safety skills
- Progress toward skippering short daytime passages in familiar waters
- Develop pilotage, navigation, seamanship and crew-management ability
- Complete the RYA Marine Radio VHF/SRC learning and arrange the required examination
Courses inside this Fast Track
RYA Motor Cruising Helmsman
Two days of foundational handling and safety.
View course information (opens in a new tab)RYA Motor Cruising Day Skipper Practical
Four days progressing toward day-skipper responsibility.
View course information (opens in a new tab)RYA Marine Radio VHF (SRC)
Online learning with a separately arranged examination.
View course information (opens in a new tab)Register your interest
This is an enquiry-led demand-validation programme. We are collecting preferred dates and participant requirements while confirming the appropriate training craft, instructor and delivery arrangements in Phuket.
- No fixed course dates are published yet
- An enquiry does not reserve a place or create a payment obligation
- We will provide written confirmation of the dates, craft, instructor, price and certification arrangements before requesting payment
Any RYA course will only be delivered and certificated once the relevant recognition, equipment and staffing requirements are confirmed for that discipline.
Recommended to Bring
- RYA logbook and evidence of prerequisite sea time
- Relevant theory notes, charts and navigation tools
- Quick-drying clothing and non-marking footwear
- Sun protection, waterproof layer and soft luggage
Supporting Courses
Marine Radio VHF/SRC, RYA First Aid and the appropriate RYA shorebased navigation course support safe progression through the cruising scheme. We will identify any missing qualification when reviewing your enquiry.
Local Information
Flights and Arrival
Yacht Haven Marina is approximately 20–30 minutes by road from Phuket International Airport in normal traffic. Exact boarding, checkout and examination arrangements are confirmed in the written joining instructions.
Typical Weather
Phuket is warm throughout the year, but the monsoon seasons influence wind, rainfall and route planning. These are typical patterns rather than a forecast.
Mid Oct–Jan
24–31°C
Drier northeast-monsoon period with more sunshine and generally comfortable cruising conditions.
Feb–May
25–33°C
Hot, mostly dry weather. Winds can become lighter and more variable as the season progresses.
July–Aug
24–32°C
Southwest-monsoon sailing with tropical showers, fresher winds and more swell on exposed routes.
Sep–Mid Oct
24–31°C
Typically the wettest and most changeable period, with squalls and routes adjusted to conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Day Skipper Theory included?
No. Day Skipper Theory knowledge is required before the practical Day Skipper stage, but the theory course is not included in the €2,340 package. We can help you arrange online study.
Is the VHF certificate completed entirely online?
The course content is online, but the SRC certificate also requires a separate written and practical examination. We coordinate the assessment arrangements with you.
Can one person book the Fast Track?
You can register interest as one person, but the programme requires at least two confirmed students before it can run. We will not request payment until the delivery plan is confirmed.