RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship

Cost

£180

Duration

16 Hours


 

Course Information

This course is for those wanting a basic introduction to navigation for things such as dinghy sailing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding being undertaken in coastal waters. It includes basic navigation skills and passage planning along with some key seamanship elements that any passage plan should consider.

Course content:

  • Charts and Publications
  • Safety
  • Engine Checks
  • Buoyage
  • Tidal Awareness
  • Visual and Electronic Navigation
  • Pilotage
  • Rules of the road
  • Weather Forecasts

 

Course Details

 

Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None

Ability after the course: The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course gives the candidates an introduction to navigation and safety. The course covers basic navigation skills and passage planning along with some key seamanship elements that any passage plan should consider.

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:12

Course Materials Provided: RYA ENAS Student Pack, including:

  • Course Notes
  • Course Exercises
  • RYA Training Chart 3
  • RYA Training Chart 4
  • Plotter & Dividers Kit   

VENUE 1: Bristol Maritime Academy, Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

Venue 2: Portishead Marina, BS20 7QH