RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course
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Introduction to the basic concepts of inshore navigation and safety in an easy to understand and enjoyable online format.
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About the course...
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Our Online RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course provides a fantastic base of knowledge for taking your boat on short coastal passages and to prepare for an I.C.C. assessment.
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What's in the course?
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The basics of navigation, including tidal awareness, charts, almanacs, and the use of electronic aids such as GPS
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Harbour entry and departure pilotage techniques
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How to recognise buoyage on charts and on the water
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Collision regulations
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Weather sources and information including local apps and websites
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How to plan a passage
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Safety equipment to carry and how it should be used
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Additional Course Information
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Course Duration
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The course takes around 8 hours in total to complete, but it is structured so you can take it at your own pace.
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Previous Experience
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None, we start at the foundation level of all of the key concepts to make sure nothing is missed.
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Qualification
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On successful completion, you will receive the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Certificate.
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"The online training, the provision of course materials and the regular communication from ABB was very professional"
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Bruce & Anne Grey
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The Investment
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Access is to the course is open for 12-months from completing the registration. If life gets too busy and you need more time, you have an option to pause your course for up to 6-months and then continue when you have more time.
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The Rules of ABB...
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Go on adventures
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Use what you have
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Never compromise on safety
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Leave your comfort zone
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Look after your boat and she'll look after you
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Continually develop your skills
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Keep It Simple Skipper!