RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory Course
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This course is ideal if you're interested in water-based sports such as fishing, sea angling, diving or RIB driving. It provides you with the essential knowledge and skills you'll need for pottering about in a small boat - and best of all, you can study wherever and whenever you like.
- Take the course in the convenience of you own space and time
- Helpful instructor on hand if needed
- Learn essential skills for practicalities of being on the water
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Valuable navigation knowledge
I have taken several courses with First Class Sailing and have enjoyed each one tremendously and more importantly have gained valuable navigation knowledge. I highly recommend First Class to novices and experienced sailors alike, for their professionalism and the calibre of the instructors.
Dean H, UK
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Perfect for beginners but appropriate for all skill levels, the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Online Course is a complete introduction to the practicalities of being on the water.
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A Snapshot of the Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course
The course is split into individual modules, each featuring easy-to-follow diagrams, graphics and animations to ensure your learning experience is always interesting and engaging. The more complex modules also include a "Try It" section where you can practice the skills you've learnt, and every module finishes with a Test It section which will check your knowledge.
You'll be supplied with a student pack which contains all the materials you'll need to supplement your online learning, and here at First Class Sailing we will be happy to provide more guidance if you're struggling.
More Info on the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory Course
Introduction to Navigation: This is an introductory online navigation course.
Convenient For You: Take the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory course at your own time and in your own space wherever that may be (with internet connection!)
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 Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory Course:
Required Experience
- None
Course Duration
- 6 to 8 hours, at your own pace
Course Content
- Basic Navigation Skills
Skills Gained
- Useful skills for hobbies such as RIB driving and sea fishing
Get Started In 3 Easy Steps
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Purchase the course
Purchase the course via the button above. We then set you up with a username and password. so you can get started straight away. Some course materials will reach you by post a day or 2 later.
Take The Course
You’ll learn skills required to earn your shore-based RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory accreditation.
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Sail off into the sunset with your new found knowledge.
RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Online Theory -
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What will you learn?
- Safety - usage of safety equipment & basic procedures for staying safe on board
- Engine checks - avoiding breakdowns on the water
- Awareness of tidal conditions
- How to use visual and electronic navigation systems
- Pilotage - procedure for leaving and entering harbour
- Buoyage - identifying and navigating types of buoys
- Collision regulations - the 'rules of the road'
- Considerations for using anchors
- Understanding of the effects of weather conditions on sailing trips
- Safe passage planning
Where will your course take you?
The Essential Navigation & Seamanship course will help you get the most out of nautical hobbies such as RIB driving and sea angling. By the end of the course, you will have built up a basic knowledge of what is involved in navigating a small watercraft, safely and confidently.
If you develop a taste for sailing and want to take your learning further, there's plenty of opportunities to progress. First Class Sailing offer a full range of RYA sailing courses, including Day Skipper and Competent Crew (which are the first port of call for those who want to move on from the Essential Navigation and Seamanship course).
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Office team all very helpful. Enjoyable course
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Well structured course and some good supporting materials.
Karen W
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Learnt loads
Straight forward course from which I learnt loads. It was nice to know support was on hand at the end of the phone from a real live instructor, even if I didn't need it! Greatly enjoyed learning about charts.
Robert S, UK
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Learn the skills you need for making the most of being on the water
- Learn in your own time and space
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