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Life & fun · May 31, 2026

Skipper Study

Day Skipper theory practice, one round at a time

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What it does

Skipper Study helps new skippers practise Day Skipper theory with short, focused quiz rounds. Choose modules like buoyage, lights, tides, chartwork, VHF, and pilotage, then review every answer with plain-English explanations and source references.

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