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A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
| | Day Skipper Shorebased Course | | Pre-course experience | Some practical experience desirable, but none required. | | Course content | Basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and meteorology. A basic knowledge of lights, weather and IRPCS is also included. | | Ability after course | Sufficient knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. | | Minimum duration | 40 hours and 2 assessment papers | | Minimum age | N/a | | Course Detail: | - Safety at Sea
- Safety Equipment
- Rules of the Road
- Chartwork inc. navigation instruments, compasses, course plotting
- Nautical Publications
- Electronic and satellite navigation
- Tides and tidal streams
- Basic Meteorology
- Pilotage
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