RYA Basic Navigation & Safety

The Basic Navigation & Safety course aims to provide an excellent introduction to general navigation and boating safety.

Course Type: Theory

Pre course experience: None required

Assumed Knowledge: None

Course Content:

passage planning

charts & position plotting

safety, including engine checks

buoyage

tidal awareness

visual navigation & pilotage

rules of the road

electronic navigation

anchoring

weather forecasts

This is a 2 day (16 hour) course.

We can offer a variety of formats to meet your needs.

Specialist 1-1 tuition by the 1/2 day for brushing up or sorting out those niggling little questions

RYA Day Skipper Theory

A comprehensive introduction to chartwork navigation meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.

Course type: THEORY

Suggested minimum pre-course experience: Some practical experience always helps but not essential

Assumed knowledge: None

Course content: Basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and meteorology

Ability after course: The syllabus arms would-be skippers with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights, weather and IRPCS is also included.

Minimum duration: 40 hours and 2 assessment papers

We offer the 40 hours as:

5 day intensive course

6 days (3 x 2 day sessions) split over 3 weeks

All in small groups

Specialist 1-1 tuition by the 1/2 day for brushing up or sorting out those niggling little questions