A basic introduction to navigation and safety. Tailored for those new to boating, anglers, divers, dinghy and keelboat sailors wishing to extend their horizons. Equally suitable for all types of craft, power and sail, from Albacore dinghies to Zapcat racers.
Topics covered
- 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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Course Information
What will I learn?
Enough to have fun and stay safe on the water and understand basic navigation.
Duration
16 hours. Additional reading and study materials are suggested.
Previous experience required
None
