RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course Syllabus
The Essential Navigation and Seamanship course provides an introduction to the basic skills required before taking a small boat to sea or taking an active part in the navigational planning and general running of a boat. This course is delivered online with materials supplied by Nomad Sailing.
Charts, Publications and Terms
Basic terms
Chart overview
Introduction to chart datum and depths
Buoyage
Lateral buoys
Cardinal buoys
Where to find information
Navigation
Plotting a position
Measuring distance and bearing
Position fix
Heading
Safety
Personal and Boat Safety Equipment
Safety procedures and briefing
Communications
Engine checks
Rescue procedures
Anchoring
Where to anchor
How to anchor
Tides
Tidal streams
Tidal heights
Electronic navigation
GPS terms
GPS use
Using waypoints
Rules of the Road
Risk of collision
Who gives way
Weather Forecasts
Sources of forecast
Terms used in forecast
Sea state
Pilotage
Harbour information
Transits
Pilotage plan
Passage Planning
SOLAS V requirements
Pre-planning
Chart choice
