Course and qualification

RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course

RYA schemes:Motor CruisingShorebasedPowerboat
Age:No RYA minimum age
Level:Beginner
Format:ClassroomOnline
Setting:Shorebased

About this course

An element of preparation and planning is needed for even the shortest of journeys. Whether you’re just starting out on the water or looking to refresh your knowledge, the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is great way to boost your skillset. This course offers an introduction to navigation, tides, charts, and safety awareness and can be taken either online or in person, giving you the option to learn at a pace that suits you.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNo RYA minimum age
Duration16 hours in the classroom or approximately 8-10 hours online
Course contentCharts and Publications; Safety; Engine checks; Buoyage; Tidal awareness; Visual and electronic navigation; Pilotage; Rules of the road; Anchoring; Weather forecasts; Passage planning
Certificate or qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None

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Oceanpro

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Explore Oceanpro, a Training & Teaching listing in Beaulieu sur Mer, France.

Beaulieu sur Mer, France

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