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The Day Skipper qualification confirms that the successful candidate has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on shorter, coastal cruises during daylight. The Royal Yacht Association administers the qualification, although most of the training is carried out by private companies. It is a part of a series of qualifications that include Competent Crew, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster. While the qualification is primarily for the United Kingdom it is widely recognised internationally. The course has two elements, a theory and practical. Generally, candidates complete the theory part of the course first. == Day Skipper Theory == The theory part of the Day Skipper qualification is a shorebased (classroom) course that normally takes 36 hours, including an exam. Course Content includes:〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/courses/navigation/Pages/Dayskipper.aspx )〕〔(Day Skipper Theory Course Details ) First Class Sailing Retrieved 17/07/2013〕 * Nautical terminology * Ropework - knots and rope types * Anchors and Anchoring * Safety, including safety equipment, fire, personal safety equipment such as harnesses and life jackets, distress signals and rescue procedures * International regulations for preventing collisions at sea * Measuring position, course and speed * Using Navigational charts and publications * Using Navigational instruments * Planning and Navigating a course * Understanding Tides, Tide tables * Lighthouses and beacons * Weather and Meteorology * Planning a passage * Navigation in restricted visibility * Pilotage, Pilotage plans and harbour entry * Environmental awareness 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Day Skipper」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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