This course aims to introduce navigation for those who wish to take a shorter course than the Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster theory courses, and who are either looking for an introductory course, or don't need the skipper-level proficiency that is provided by the longer courses.

The course will have equal emphasis on both the yachting and power boating audiences.

The course covers the following subjects:

• Charts and publications
• Safety, including engine checks
• Buoyage
• Tidal awareness
• Visual navigation and pilotage
• Rules of the road
• Electronic navigation
• Anchoring
• Weather forecasts
• Passage planning

The course is delivered in our specialised training centre at our headquarters in Cowes, Isle of Wight.There will be no end of course exam as assessment of students learning will take place throught the course.

The course is run over 2 days.

The student will receive a chart, question paper, course handbook, a CD and a newly designed plotter for use on the course.

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

The price for this course is £275 (ex VAT) and does not include accommodation. Please contact us if you would like more details, or book online.

For accommodation, you might like to contact the Duke of York, only five minutes away, on 01983 295047 or see the accommodation pages on Cowes Online