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This course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.
Pre-course experience
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Course content
Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, passage planning Ability after course
A basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety Minimum duration 16 hours. Can be taught over 2 days or a series of shorter sessions Cost: €280 inc Shorebased Pack Basic Navigation & Safety Course Syllabus | | | | | | | | |
The Basic Navigation & Safety 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. - 1. Charts, publications and terms
- Basic terms
- Chart overview
- Introduction to chart datum and depths
- Lateral buoys
- Cardinal buoys
- Where to find information
- Plotting a position
- Measuring distance and bearing
- Position fix
- Heading
- Personal and boat safety equipment
- Safety procedures and briefing
- Communications
- Engine checks
- Rescue procedures
- Where to anchor
- How to anchor
- Tidal streams
- Tidal heights
- GPS terms
- GPS use
- Using waypoints
- Risk of collision
- Who gives way
- Sources of forecast
- Terms used in forecasts
- Harbour information
- Transits
- Pilotage plan
- SOLAS V requirements
- Pre planning
- Chart choice
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