About the course
Whether you’re interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving, this course is a perfect complement to the RYA practical, on-the-water courses. It’s also great for those who simply want to refresh their skills.
This informative course offers a variety of interactive exercises to help reinforce the information you learn. You’ll cover topics such as:
- charts and publications
- safety
- engine checks
- buoyage
- tidal awareness
- visual and electronic navigation
- pilotage
- rules of the road
- anchoring
- weather forecasts
- passage planning
We offer this course remotely via the RYA’s online training platform. Most people complete the course in about 6 hours, but you can work through it at your own pace.
When you sign up, you’ll receive a pack that includes a chart, plotter, dividers, course handbook and exercises.