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RYA Day Skipper
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40 hrs
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Nautical terms, ropework, anchorwork, safety, international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, definition of position, course & speed, navigational charts & publications, navigtional drawing instruments, compass, chartwork, tides & tidal streams, visual aids to navigation, meteorology, passage planning, navigation in restricted visibility, pilotage, marine environment. (Includes assessment).
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£ 275
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RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster
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40 hrs
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Position, the magnetic compass, tides,tidal streams, buoage, lights, pilotage, GPS & chart plotters, echo sounders, logs (speed & distance measuring), deck log, rules of the road, safety at sea, navigation in restricted visibility, passage planning, marine environment. The earth & the celestial sphere, the PZX triangle, the sextant, measurement of time, merdian altitudes, sun, star, & other sights, compass checking, satellite navigation systems, great circle sailing, meteorology, passage planning, passage making, communications. (Includes assessment).
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£ 275
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CEVNI Test
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2 hrs
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Test for inland waterways ICC's.
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£ 25
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RYA GMDSS Maritime Radio Operation
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1 day
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Preparation, listening, discipline, repetition, power reduction, communications with shore stations & other ships, distress communications, calling, changing channels, phonetic spelling & numerals, addressing, watch keeping, coastguard liaison, VHF & GMDSS radio operation - cheque for £30 for the RYA licence fee required in addition to course fee, made payable direct to the RYA.
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£ 80
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RYA Radar Operation
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1 day
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Basic understanding of radar wave propagation, radar set components, target definition & discrimination, radar refectors, types of radar display, radar plotting, use of radar as an aid to navigation, accuracy in range & bearing, general safety precautions in using equipment.
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£ 80
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RYA First Aid at Sea
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1 day
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Basic first aid techniques including resuscitation & hypothermia.
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£ 80
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RYA Diesel
Engine Course
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1 day
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Introduces basic diesel engine operation and care and essential maintenance. No experience required.
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£ 80
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Theory Courses