However you decide to take the course, It offers a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, And those wanting to refresh their skills. In fact it's for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving, and works well in complementing our on-the-water training, such as the Powerboat Level 2, Start Yachting and Helmsman courses.

It's a highly informative course with lots of opportunities for you to put your new found knowledge into practice. If you decide to take the course online, you will find many interactive exercises to help reinforce the information and lots of chances to try out what you've learned.

 

Course Topics:

 

Charts and Publications

Safety

Engine checks

Buoyage

Tidal awareness

Visual and electronic navigation

Pilotage

Rules of the road

Anchoring

Weather forecasts

Passage planning

 

You will receive a course pack which includes a chart, plotter, dividers, course handbook, exercises and access to the online plotter.

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In the classroom, the course is taught over 2 Days with exercises to complete along the way. It can be covered as a series of short sessions or over two full days.

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Don't forget the RYA packs are included in our course fee.

Cost £275.00

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Call or email to book.