Radar Course
Starting from: £149
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Radar is a fantastic aid to navigation and collision avoidance tool. If you know what you are doing with it! If going for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore exam then expect to be asked questions about radar.
- One-day RYA course in Southampton
- Complete guidance from expert instructor
- Learn how to use a radar effectively
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Excellent Instructor
The instructor was excellent, tailoring the course to the particular needs and abilities of the participants. He differentiated his instruction based on our prior experience and by the end we had all learned what we needed to be competent using radar on a yacht.
Martin R
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This 1 day course helps you to understand radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance.
Almost all cruising boats now have radar on board. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea broadly state that if you have a radar you must know how to use it. This Radar Course will give you a good understanding of how the radar works and 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 the functions correctly. It is not an all seeing eye, and can easily mislead those who do not understand its controls, allow for its limitations, or interpret its picture correctly.
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More Info on the RYA Radar Course
Student Instructor Ratio - 8:1 max! There will be a maximum of 8 students to 1 instructor on this course. The RYA allow us to take a higher number of students but this lower number allows for more focused and intensive instruction.
Friendly experienced instructors: Learn from the best with our team of friendly and experienced instructors. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching, our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for students of all skill levels.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the RYA Radar Course:
Required Experience
- There are no prerequisites in taking the RYA Radar Course.
Course Duration
- 1 day
Course Content
- How to use a radar for navigation and collision avoidance
Skills Gained
- Navigation and collision avoidance skills
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Complete Breakdown
The RYA Radar Course teaches the theoretical basics, the controls and benefits of operating a radar, with an RYA Certificate being earned at the end of it.
The RYA and the MCA stress the importance of those operating boats with Radar fitted, to know how to use it properly and to do so in all appropriate conditions, not just in fog.
Importantly the Collision Regulations say: Rule 7. Risk of collision. Vessels must use all available means to determine the risk of a collision, including the use of radar (if available) to get early warning of the risk of collision by radar plotting or equivalent systematic observation of detected objects. (e.g. ARPA, AIS).
If you are looking to achieve the Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications you will need basic Radar knowledge. The examiner will likely ask you questions relating to Radar on the day. This course is a good way to prepare and is highly recommended.
Timings - The RYA Radar Course usually starts at 9am and ends around 5pm.
Student Instructor Ratio - 8:1. There will be a maximum of 8 students to 1 instructor on this course. The RYA allow us to take a higher number of students but this lower number allows for more focused and intensive instruction.
What Sailors Say About Us
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Excellent course with expert presenter
Great radar course, the presenter was a career expert and made the material interesting, enjoyable, interactive and inclusive. The course was excellently moderated and I would strongly recommend First Class for anyone considering this qualification.
Graham, UK
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Easy to understand,
I have recently done two shore based courses. #1 was radar. The instructor was very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand, and ultimately to pass the test. #2 was first aid, done in a classroom at CA House in London. I found this excellent, again the instructor was very knowledgeable and experienced which really helped with anecdotes on real examples - I found this useful for confidence but also pragmatism.
Richard
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Very informative
I would strongly recommend First Class Sailing, they are professional and friendly the quality of the training is top notch! I had the pleasure of doing the Radar course recently and it was very informative and surprisingly fun - not least because the instructor clearly knew his stuff and his anecdotes added greatly to my enjoyment of the course!
David M, UK
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Learn theoretical basics, the controls and benefits of operating a radar on this course.
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Great sea school for all RYA sailing courses, highly recommended!
First Class Sailing are a great team, providing excellent training both for formal RYA sailing courses and sailing experiences. The boats are in very good condition & well equipped for training & local cruising. The team are super knowledgeable and they have a great roster of instructors in hand to deliver the courses.
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