Hands on Navigation
You will receive the RYA Plotter, Dividers, chart pack, course exercises and the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship handbook.
Together with the RYA Interacrive On Line animation and the hands on chartwork this course presents the ideal learning package for the beginner.
| Course Duration | The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course takes about 6 - 8 hours to complete, this can be done in one go or over a number of sessions. |
| Course Equipment | As part of the course fee each candidate is provided with the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship pack (Charts, Question Papers, Handbook. All posted at the earliest opportunity. |
| Provision of Equipment | We will provide a Navigation Chart Plotter and Single Handed Divider that you can keep, you will need to provide a 2B pencil, eraser, paper and Internet access. |
| Assessment | Continuous On Line. |
| Certification | On a successful completion of the course the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Certificate is issued. This will be posted to you. |
| Course Accessibility Compatibility On Line | A PC, Mac or tablet with internet access. Speakers/headphones. Pop-ups enabled. |
| Course Fee | £95.00 |
| Support | Email and Telephone support from an Instructor should it be required. |
| Postage | We will endeavour to post your pack at the earliest opportunity. If you are booking this course from outside of the UK contact us so that we can brief you on Postage Fees and potential Customs Fees. |
Course Introduction
The On Line course offers a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced crew/skippers, and those wanting to refresh their skills.
In fact it's for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving, and works well in complementing the on-the-water training, such as the Powerboat Level 2, Start Yachting and Helmsman courses.
It's a highly informative course with lots of opportunities for you to put your new found knowledge into practice. If you decide to take the course online, you will find many interactive exercises to help reinforce the information and lots of chances to try out what you've learned.
Course topics include:
Charts and Publications
Safety
Engine checks
Buoyage
Tidal awareness
Visual and electronic navigation
Pilotage
Rules of the road
Anchoring
Weather forcasts
Passage planning
You will receive a course pack which includes a chart, plotter, dividers, course handbook, exercises and access to the RYA On Line Course.
Video - Introduction to RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship On Line course
Minimum Requirements.
A PC, Mac or tablet with internet access.
Speakers/headphones.
Pop-ups enabled