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RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course

Introduction to the basic concepts of inshore navigation and safety in an easy to understand and enjoyable online format.

About the course...

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.

What's in the course?

The basics of navigation, including tidal awareness, charts, almanacs, and the use of electronic aids such as GPS

Harbour entry and departure pilotage techniques

How to recognise buoyage on charts and on the water

Collision regulations

Weather sources and information including local apps and websites

How to plan a passage

Safety equipment to carry and how it should be used

Additional Course Information

Course Duration

The course takes around 8 hours in total to complete, but it is structured so you can take it at your own pace.

Previous Experience

None, we start at the foundation level of all of the key concepts to make sure nothing is missed.

Qualification

On successful completion, you will receive the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Certificate.

"The online training, the provision of course materials and the regular communication from ABB was very professional"

Bruce & Anne Grey

The Investment

RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Online Course

$220

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.