RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship

1. Charts, Publications and Terms

• Basic Terms

• Chart Overview

• Introduction to chart datum and depths

2. Bouyage

• Lateral bouys

• Cardinal bouys

• Where to find information

3. Navigation

• Plotting a position

• Measuring distance and bearing

• Position fix

• Heading

4. Safety

• Personal and boat safety equiptment

• Safety procedures and briefing

• Communications

• Engine Checks

• Rescue Procedures

5. Anchoring

• Where to anchor

• How to anchor

6. Tides

• Tidal streams

• Tidal heights

7. Electronic Navigation

• GPS terms

• GPS use

• Using Waypoints

8. Rules of the Road

• Risk of collision

• Who gives way

9. Weather Forecasts

• Sources of forecast

• Terms used in forecasts

10. Pilotage

• Harbour information

• Transits

• Pilotage plan

11. Passage Planning

• SOLAS V requirements

• Pre-planning

• Chart choice

None

• 2 days tuition 

• Light refreshements 

• Use of plotters and dividers

• RYA Training Almanac

• RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship shorebased pack & notes