Suitability

A necessary course for anyone intending to charter a yacht for coastal cruising or buy their own yacht.

 

This course covers the navigation skills you require to sail a yacht in coastal waters.

 

• Use navigation charts, publications, plotting equipment and a magnetic compass.
• Fix a position using a different methods.
• Know the routine for navigation in coastal waters.
• How to navigate in restricted visibility.
• How to use the yacht’s log.
• Understand the importance of pilotage and harbour regulations.
• Understand the effects of tides and currents on sailing.
• Use buoys and lights as navigational aids
• Use echo sounders and lead lines.
• Understand radio direction finding.
• Use logs for determining speed and distance.
• Understand the impact of weather on navigation.
• Understand the International Regulations for the prevention of collisions at Sea.
• Understand Morse and flag signal.

Course Cost $250 plus materials [Book Now]

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