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This is a
new 2 day course for 2007 and has been created to satisfy the demand from
powerboaters and sailors for a dedicated but short course focusing on
navigation techniques and safety.
The course
will help you to develop your navigation skills and awareness of general
boating safety. The course suits those with powerboats or motor cruisers who
either are starting out and haven’t yet undertaken any courses or those who
have already undertaken a practical course (eg Powerboat Level 2 or MC
Helmsman) but want to spend more time on the theory aspects.
As part of the course cost you
will be given a course pack, this includes:
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Exercise & Course Information
Booklet
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RYA Charts
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Basic Navigation and Safety
Course Notes
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Free Training Simulator/RYA
Electronic Chart Plotter
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Free Course Plotter
In addition to the RYA pack you
will require:
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RYA Training Almanac ~
available from your instructor
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Dividers (large), 2B pencils,
soft eraser [can all be purchased at the start of the course] and a
calculator.
The full course syllabus covers:
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Charts, publications & terms:
Basic terms, Chart overview & Introduction to chart datum and depths
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Buoyage: Lateral buoys;
Cardinal buoys & Where to find information.
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Navigation: Plotting a
position; Measuring distance and bearing; Position fix & Heading
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Safety: Personal and boat
safety equipment; Safety procedures and briefing; Communications;
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Engine checks & Rescue
procedures
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Anchoring: Where to anchor &
How to anchor
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Tides: Tidal streams & Tidal
heights
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Electronic navigation: GPS
terms; GPS use & Using waypoints
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Rules of the road: Risk of
collision & Who gives way
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Weather forecasts: Sources of
forecast; Terms used in forecast & Sea state
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Pilotage: Harbour information;
Transits & Pilotage plans
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Passage planning: SOLAS V
requirements, Pre planning & Chart choice
Below is some feedback from
students on a pilot course run just before the course was formerly launched:
"..an excellent introduction that all new boat users should be encouraged to
complete. It gives you confidence to get the most out of your boat, whilst
being aware of the risks."
"..to be recommended for newcomers, but also very useful for those who want
to do more than pull ropes and tie on fenders."
"I would definitely recommend it to new boat owners or anyone keen to get
into boating."
"..a great mix of information with a good hands-on feel."
"I now feel more confident in my abilities and can't wait to get on the
water and put the theory into practice."
"Useful to all, regardless of experience. Good background knowledge to
enhance your enjoyment of being afloat."
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