This course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
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Pre-course experience |
None
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Assumed Knowledge |
None
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Course content |
Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, passage planning
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Ability after course |
A basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety
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Duration |
16 hours |