RYA Day Skipper

RYA Day Skipper is a sailing qualification issued by the Royal Yachting Association certifying a skipper's competence for coastal sailing and yacht command. Charter customers typically encounter this credential when selecting skippered charter options or verifying their skipper's qualifications. The certification covers navigation, boat handling, seamanship, safety procedures, and meteorology within 20 nautical miles of the coast. It is widely recognized and accepted across European and Mediterranean charter markets as a standard qualification for yacht skippers.