This introductory course covers the fundamentals of navigation, tides, charts, and safety awareness. It’s designed for anyone interested in sailing, powerboating, sea angling, or diving, and complements practical training such as RYA Powerboat Level 2, Powerboat Intermediate, Start Yachting, and Helmsman courses.
This is the page for the 2 days (16 hours) in person Essential Navigation course, this course is also available as an online course.
What You’ll Learn
- Charts and Publications
- Safety Awareness
- Engine Checks
- Buoyage
- Tidal Awareness
- Visual and Electronic Navigation
- Pilotage
- Rules of the Road
- Anchoring
- Weather Forecasts
- Passage Planning
Who Is It For?
Perfect for:
- Powerboat Level 2 students progressing to Intermediate Level
- Competent Crew sailors preparing for their next course
- Anyone keen to improve their navigation and safety knowledge
The teaching resources for this course will be provided. You may find it useful to bring pen and paper for notes. A break for lunch will be made. The minimum number for the courses to run is 6. Under 16 will need to be accompanied by a guardian.
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2027 Feb 6th & 7th
February 6, 2027 - February 7, 2027
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October 24, 3042
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