This course covers all essentials of near-shore navigation, collision regulations, meteorology, tidal calculations, safety and much more. It is essential preparation for the Day Skipper Practical course.

 

When?

40 hours over 10 Monday evenings

Mon 14th Jan to 18th March, 18:30 - 22:30 each day

 

Where?

Our centre in Pimlico, face to face with an instructor. This is not an online course but there will be an element of homework.

 

Prerequisites

None

 

Course content

• the basics of seamanship
• the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage
• chartwork
• electronic charts
• position fixing
• plotting a course to steer
• weather forecasting and meteorology
• tides
• collision regulations
• construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat
• emergency and safety procedures incl. distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts

 

What's included?

• RYA Training Charts
• RYA Training Almanac
• RYA Day Skipper Course Notes
• RYA Chart Simulator Software
• RYA Exercise Book

 

Price

£360

 

How to book

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A Royal Yachting Association (RYA) & British Canoeing (BC) approved training centre, regulated by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS).