This course 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, or any other water activities. It's a highly informative course with lots of opportunities for you to put your new found knowledge into practice.
Stepping stones in RYA Shorebased Courses:
- Essential navigation (this course)
- Day Skipper theory
- Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster theory
Course topics include:
• 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 course.
