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Essential Navigation and Seamanship

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Course Overview

This course is delivered through a flexible blended learning format, allowing students to start at any point during the academic year and progress at their own pace with dedicated online support.Ideal for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, as well as those looking to refresh their skills, the course provides a solid introduction to navigation and safety awareness. It is suitable for anyone with an interest in sailing, motor boating, sea angling, or diving, and serves as a valuable complement to practical on-the-water training courses such as Powerboat Level 2, Start Yachting, and Helmsman.Covering the essential principles of navigation and boating safety, this course is designed not only for beginners but also as a useful refresher for experienced dinghy sailors, keelboat sailors, and inshore racers seeking to strengthen their foundational knowledge.
  • Start Date
    15 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    10 Weeks
  • Campus
    Limavady

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  • Course: ONLINE RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Ref L060
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees:
     Full £119.00
    Concession £119.00
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  • Site location Limavady Main St
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course but it highly recommended that applicants have some level of knowledge for seamanship.A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

Additional Information

This highly informative course offers plenty of opportunities to apply your newly acquired knowledge through practical exercises. If you choose the online learning option, you’ll benefit from a range of interactive activities designed to reinforce key concepts and help you practice what you’ve learned in a dynamic and engaging way. The course covers essential topics to build a strong foundation in navigation and boating safety, including: Charts and Publications Safety Procedures and Engine Checks Buoyage Systems Tidal Awareness Visual and Electronic Navigation Pilotage Techniques Rules of the Road (Collision Regulations) Anchoring Best Practices Weather Forecasting Passage Planning Whether you’re learning in-person or online, the course ensures you gain the confidence and practical skills needed for safe and effective boating.

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