It is an introduction to basic navigational techniques, together with safety and seamanship.This is an ideal course for users of small craft. So if you have a RIB, small day boat or a small inshore fishing boat then this course could be for you.

Duration:

16 hours.(see schedule for dates)

Previous Knowledge required:

None.

Course Overview:

A course for people who are using small craft. It provides an understanding of who has right of way, how to get to grips with marine weather forecasts and their local implications, what is a sea chart and how are they best used. Above all it explains boat safety and safety equipment.

Certificate Awarded:

RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Certificate.

Whats included:

All tuition and a RYA course pack.

Next Step:

If you are a complete beginner this course could lead you into a Day Skipper Shorebased Theory course.

Cost:

See our latest prices for this course here.

Full details of each course syllabus can be found in the RYA syllabus and logbook G15. This book can be purchased at a discounted price through our sea school.

Shorebased Theory courses are held in the comfortable classroom surroundings of the Vikings Sailing Club.