RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is designed for those interested in sailing, day boaters, sea-anglers and anyone who likes to get out on the water.

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship

The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is designed for those interested in sailing, day boaters, sea-anglers and anyone who likes to get out on the water. It provides an introduction to navigation and safety for new and inexperienced skippers, but is also a handy refresher for skippers and crew that may need some revision.

The course is delivered via the RYA interactive software or in the classroom and takes about 16hrs to complete.

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Our guarantee is that we won't give up on you: in the unlikely event that you fail or can't complete one of our RYA courses, you can resit or rejoin another at NO EXTRA COST (includes practical courses up to Day Skipper and all theory courses less exam fees where applicable) (*see Terms & Conditions).

Course Information

Topics for this course include: (view full syllabus)

Included in the course pack are two training charts, course notes, exercises and a plotter and divider set.

Charts and publications

Safety

Engine checks

Buoyage

Tidal awareness

Visual and electronic navigation

Pilotage

Rules of the road

Anchoring

Weather forcasts

Passage planning

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How do I Book?

Check out the available course dates and then contact us or book online.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Lou or Jim for more information.

Course Name Dates Cost
Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online
Online Course
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