Free Navigation Theory Classes

Here is an offer you can’t refuse!
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor & Examiner Simon Bradshaw will be running a selection of free 90 minute workshops on some key subjects

Places are limited so book your free place asap!

 

Thursday 21st March

Meteorology

 

Thursday 25th April

IRPCS – International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)

 

Thursday 23rd May

Pilotage

 

Thursday 29th June

 Passage planning

 

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Here is an offer you can’t refuse!
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor & Examiner Simon Bradshaw will be running a selection of free 90 minute workshops on some key subjects.

Places are limited so book your free place asap!

 

Thursday 21st March

Meteorology

  • Sources of broadcast meteorological information
  • Knowledge of terms used in shipping forecasts, including the Beaufort wind scale, and their significance to small craft
  • Basic knowledge of highs, lows and fronts
  • Convergence & Divergence, impact upon navigation and on sail twist

 

Thursday 25th April

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

  • Lights and Shapes
  • Steering and sailing rules (5,7,8,9,10 and 12-19)
  • General rules (all other rules)

 

Thursday 23rd May

Introduction to Pilotage

  • Buoyage and Beacons
  • Use of transits, leading lines and clearing lines
  • IALA system of buoyage for Region A
  • Pilotage plans and harbour entry

 

Thursday 29th June

 Introduction to Passage planning

  • Legal importance
  • Why Plan?
  • Preparation of navigational plan passages
  • Weather, tides
  • Use of waypoints
  • Keeping a navigational record

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Dates

21 March – Meteorology, 25 April – International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 20 June – Passage planning

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