An theoretical introduction to coastal navigation and seamanship for all people irrespective of prior experience who want to go offshore either in a power or a sailing craft
Introduces the student to:
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Coastal navigation & chartwork
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Tides
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Weather
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Seamanship
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Rules of the road
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Lights & Buoyage systems
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Safety at sea
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Electronic navigation aids.
Course Details
This is an interactive course that enables the student to study in their own time at their own pace, usually taking about 16 hours to complete. Successful completion can act as a feeder to the RYA Day Skipper qualification.