Chequered skipper chequered skipper was formerly resident in England and Scotland. Now, the chequered skipper is only found in western Scotland. The butterfly has also reached parts of Japan but faces threats there. In the United States the chequered skipper is also known as the arctic skipper and is found in the northern coasts and expands to central Alaska. The chequered skipper can be seen in central California. The chequered skipper has been seen along the coasts of Canada. It is generally considered a woodland butterfly and breeds in and around damp woodland, favoring clearings and woodland paths and seems to have
Day Skipper Day Skipper 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. Candidates must complete the theory part of the course first to be able to apply this knowledge