Student Handbook 2024/25
Essential Navigation and Seamanship
RYA
Sport
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St

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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