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Radar Course price
£490 One to One £620
Course description
Both sailing and motor boats increasingly have radar onboard. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have a radar, you must know how to use it. Radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids, but the best results are only obtained when you know how to use all of the functions correctly. It is not an all seeing eye, and can easily mislead those who do not understand its controls, allow for its limitations, or interpret its picture.
The RYA Radar course is a one-day course providing a clear understanding of radar and how it can be used to aid navigation and avoid collisions.
Course overview
Course length
1 day
Course format
Classroom based or afloat.
Required experience
None
Minimum age
None
More information
Course content
Radar wave propagation
Radar set components
Target definition and discrimination
Radar reflectors
Types of radar display
Radar plotting
Navigation
Range
Bearing
Yacht Master Course price
£490 One to One £620
Course description
Enrolling in the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course represents a pivotal step towards becoming a proficient skipper, capable of confidently managing your boat on extended voyages. This course places a strong emphasis on electronic position finding equipment, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems, and weather predictions using a barometer under both sail and power.
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course includes 40 hours of learning with the addition of exam time to earn your qualification. This course is classroom based
Acquiring this qualification not only boosts a skipper’s confidence but also equips them to navigate more challenging waters, enhancing their overall sailing capabilities. It is also a prerequisite for those wishing to obtain a Yachtmaster qualification. It is also a requirement for those wishing to proceed to Master 200
Course overview
Course length
40 hours plus exam time
Course format
This is a shorebased course that can be taken in the classroom.
Required experience
Knowledge to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased.
Minimum age
None
More information
Course content
Position fixing
Course shaping and plotting
Tidal knowledge
Use of almanacs and admiralty publications
Electronic position finding equipment
Taking and interpreting forecasts
Plotting weather systems
Weather predictions using a barometer
Day Skipper Course Price
£420
Course description
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, and the basics of seamanship.
Its goal is to help prepare you in making the key decisions needed onboard to skipper a small vessel in familiar waters. The RYA Day Skipper Theory course is open to anyone and while some practical experience is desirable, it is not required.
For your convenience, the RYA Day Skipper Theory can be taken online or in a classroom setting. The content covered in this course also provides a valuable base of knowledge for those considering taking the RYA Day Skipper Practical course.
Course overview
Course length
40 hours plus exam time.
Course format
This course can be taken in the classroom, online or by distance learning.
Required experience
Some practical experience is desirable.
Minimum age
None
More information
Course content
Seamanship
Coastal navigation and pilotage
Chartwork
Electronic charts
Position fixing
Plotting a course to steer
Weather forecasting and meteorology
Tides
Collision regulations
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