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Basic Navigation Theory Course

Taken over a two day weekend, the Basic Navigation course requires no previous knowledge, but some practical experience is desirable. This RYA certificate course is designed to give those who venture out on the sea an introduction to the basic concepts of maritime navigation and is suitable as an introduction to navigation for Sub-Aqua Divers, Power and Sports boaters, Sea Anglers, Boat masters and those yachtsmen and motor boaters who would like to progress on to RYA Day Skipper.

In our modern purpose built classroom at Hamble Point Marina you will learn about:

 • Buoyage System
 • Pilotage Techniques
 • Weather Forecasts and their sources
 • Basic Passage Planning
 • Safety
 • Basic Rules of the Road
 • How tides affect us
 • Introduction to GPS and Electronic Charts

This course is for beginners

The RYA Day Skipper theory certificate may be attained by attending a further two weekends training course within 12 months of completion of the Basic Navigation course. Attending the RYA Day Skipper theory course will give you all of the navigation and theoretical knowledge required to move on towards the Day Skipper practical course and Day Skipper qualification.