RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship - Shorebased Theory Course Aim: Help you become more competent, knowledgeable and safer on the water. This course will give a basic understanding of navigation and seamanship afloat which is essential for anyone skippering or crewing a small boat at sea. It forms a solid foundation on which to build your knowledge so that your time afloat can be spent safely. Essential Navigation & Seamanship Shorebased Theory Course Syllabus The Essential Navigation and Seamanship course provides an introduction to the basic skills required before taking a small boat to sea or taking an active part in running a boat. In addition as well as a 2 Day Theory Course this course will also be accessible on line via RYA Interactive learning. If you are interested in doing this course on line please 'Contact Us'. If you would like a free taster then go here. Then proceed to register for your On Line Interactive Account which can be used for other on line theory courses too like the Overseas Inland Waters CEVNI Test or for VHF Preparation. After reciept of your 'Contact Us' form and course fee we can issue an enrolment key to use your interactive account for this course. However you may try the free taster from here first without any commitment. Charts, publications and terms Basic terms, Chart overview, introduction to chart datum and depths Buoyage Lateral buoys, Cardinal buoys, Where to find information Navigation Plotting a poition, Measuring distance and bearing, Position Fix, Heading Safety Personal and boat safety equipment, Safety procedures and briefing, Communications, Engine checks, Rescue procedures Anchoring Where to anchor, How to anchor Tides Tidal streams, Tidal heights Electronic Navigation GPS terms, GPS use, Using waypoints Rules of the Road Risk of collision, Who gives way Weather Forecasts Sources of weather forecast, Terms used in weather forecast, Sea state Pilotage Harbour information, Transits, Pilotage plan Passage Planning SOLAS V requirements, Preplanning, Chart choice Ability After Course A basic understanding of navigation and safety afloat. Pre Course Experience Non / Reference Books Duration 2 Study days, typically one weekend What's Next ?