RYA – Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course – Navathome

Essential Navigation Provided by NAVatHOME
Do you want to master the skills that allow you to put your boat on your secret spot very time?

Do you want to be able to navigate into that hidden atoll without having to have your eyes glued to the GPS? The RYA Essential Navigation course includes the basics of understanding how to interpret navigational information, use landmarks to create a fix, and to manage tides. Become that crew member the skipper is happy to rely on when they put their head down for a few hours to get some sleep.

The RYA Essential Navigation is the introductory course for the RYA Yachtmaster scheme for both power and sail course is the perfect course for those who can handle a boat comfortably, but would like to have a basic navigation understanding going forward to help the skipper.

Who is this course for?
This is an online navigation course specific to give you a robust understanding of the basics of navigation.

Operators of Motor Cruisers, run-abouts, sailing boats, ocean rowers and paddlers, and anything else that floats.
Those who have just bought their first family boat and want to make sure they know how to keep their loved ones safe on the water.
Those who are comfortable with handling a boat, but want some additional knowledge.
Those just starting out on short distance day passages that have some navigational challenges.
Those looking to be able to navigate into some of those great anchorages with a difficult entry.
Those who really want to land on that perfect dive or fishing spot every single time more accurately than you can with a GPS.

Course Pre-Requisites:
This is an entry level course so no prior experience or skills are required.

Very Basic Boating knowledge.
Basic addition and subtraction maths.

What the course covers:
– Charts and Publications
– Tides
– Navigation Practices
– Safety and Engine Checks
– Weather Patterns
– Collision Regulations
– Securing the Boat

How is the course delivered?
The course is provided by NAVatHOME Australia using the online RYA Interactive portal. Upon enrollment, login details will be sent to you with in 24 hours.

Support and Extras
All support is provided by RYA accredited Yachtmaster and Navigation instructors. Students will have full access to all NAVatHOME Australia supporting resources.

Knots
Buoyage
Collision Regulations
Vessel Lights
VHF Radio Simulator

Certification:
– Essential Navigation Certificate

Essential Navigation Course pack includes:
– Basic Plotter and Dividers
– Course Notes
– 2 Northern Hemisphere Training Charts
– Easy Upgrade path to the RYA Day Skipper