Day Skipper Theory
Day Skipper theory revision that actually sticks
Day Skipper theory is where the habits form. Get COLREGs, buoyage and basic chartwork properly solid here and every certificate above it becomes easier. Practice questions with explanations, memory drills for the recall items, and readiness tracking so you can see progress rather than hope for it.
- Taster, no card
- FreeTaster, no card
- Every answer
- ExplainedEvery answer
- Installs as an app
- MobileInstalls as an app
What to focus on
- COLREGs, the rules you will use on every passage
- Buoyage, IALA Region A lateral and cardinal marks
- Chartwork, position fixing, course to steer and estimated position
- Tides, heights and streams at standard ports
- Safety, lifejackets, flares, man overboard and calling for help
- Weather, reading a forecast and knowing when not to go
How to revise
Short daily sessions with retrieval, not rereading. Answer, get it wrong, read the explanation, meet it again in a few days. Ten minutes a day for a fortnight beats a weekend of notes.
Where it leads
The same account carries Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore, STCW Basic Safety, SRC VHF and AEC engine theory, with readiness tracked separately per level so nothing blurs together.
Common questions
Is this a course?
No. Amidships is an independent study and revision tool. Courses and certificates come from approved training centres.
Can I start before my course?
Yes, and it is the best time. Arriving with COLREGs and buoyage already familiar frees your attention for chartwork and tides.
Is there a free option?
Yes. There is a free taster and the full COLREGs glossary is open to everyone without an account.
Start revising today
Build a question bank habit, track readiness by topic and walk into the exam knowing where you stand.
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