Course and qualification

RYA Radar Course

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About this course

Both sailing and motor boats increasingly have radar onboard. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have a radar, you must know how to use it. Radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids, but the best results are only obtained when you know how to use all of the functions correctly.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNo minimum age
Duration1 day
Course contentRadar wave propagation; Radar set components; Target definition and discrimination; Radar reflectors; Types of radar display; Radar plotting; Navigation; Range; Bearing
Certificate or qualificationThe RYA Radar Certificate is awarded following successful completion and continual assessment during the course.
Award typeCourse Certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None

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PGM training

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PGM training

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Medina Yacht Club

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Medina Yacht Club

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Guernsey Sailing Trust

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Guernsey Sailing Trust

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SPRmarine

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SPRmarine

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Airdrie, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom

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Tastetheblue

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Tastetheblue

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Coastwise

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Coastwise

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Cleveland, Avon, United Kingdom

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Britsail

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Britsail

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Greenock, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

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Compass Sea School Ltd

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Compass Sea School Ltd

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Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom

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Go West Sailing

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Just Sailing

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Fastack

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Fastack

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You & Sea

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Mendez Marine

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Mendez Marine

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Neat

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Neat

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Portugal Sail And Power

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Portugal Sail And Power

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Arun Yacht Club

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Arun Yacht Club

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