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Motor Cruising Sail Cruising

Radar

The RYA Radar course teaches participants to use radar systems effectively for navigation and collision avoidance. Topics include radar setup, interpreting displays, and optimizing settings for different conditions. Participants practice identifying targets, navigating in poor visibility, and managing radar equipment. This one-day course is ideal for skippers and crew members ...see more
Course

Course Overview

The RYA Radar course teaches participants to use radar systems effectively for navigation and collision avoidance. Topics include radar setup, interpreting displays, and optimizing settings for different conditions. Participants practice identifying targets, navigating in poor visibility, and managing radar equipment. This one-day course is ideal for skippers and crew members operating in congested or foggy waters, enhancing safety and confidence.
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Fundamentals

Course Content

Radar wave propagation, radar set components, target definition and discrimination, radar reflectors, types of radar display, radar plotting, navigation, range and bearing.

Minimum Age
None (Centre Specific - Please contact your local Training Centre)

Minimum Duration
1 day

Certificate Issuing Criteria

Understand the use of radar in small boats as an aid to navigation and for collision avoidance.

Course Format
Classroom

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