RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course
An introduction to navigation and safety awareness
Course description
An element of preparation and planning is needed for even the shortest of journeys. Whether you’re just starting out on the water or looking to refresh your knowledge, the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is great way to boost your skillset.
Our Essential Navigation and Seamanship course can be taken either online or in person, giving you the option to learn at a pace that suits you. With just two days in the classroom, or eight hours online, this course offers an introduction to navigation, tides, charts, and safety awareness.
When taking the course you'll be provided with a helpful course pack, including a chart, plotter, dividers, course handbook and exercises.
However, you decide to take the course there’s plenty of opportunities to put your new-found knowledge into practice. For those joining online, you’ll experience a variety of interactive exercises to reinforce all that you’ve learned.
Course overview
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Course length |
16 hours in the classroom or approximately 8-10 hours online |
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Course format |
Can be taken in the classroom or online |
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Required experience |
None |
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Minimum age |
None |
More information
- Charts and Publications
- Safety
- Engine checks
- Buoyage
- Tidal awareness
- Visual and electronic navigation
- Pilotage
- Rules of the road
- Anchoring
- Weather forecasts
- Passage planning
