RYA Radar Course
This is a great 1-day introduction to RADAR for leisure boaters. If you're preparing for your Yachtmaster practical exam, you'll need to know about radar and diesel engines as well as all the usual sailing and navigation topics. The 1-day radar & diesel courses are a great way to develop the required knowledge.
The cost includes a certificate, the RYA Radar book and an RYA Radar Course booklet.
Radio Direction And Ranging - RADAR - uses pulses of radio waves which are reflected back off other vessels & features. This gives their direction, distance & bearing.
Knowing how to use radar can be a life-saver
"I didn't have radar on my own boat but was interested in doing this 1-day introductory course anyway. One day I found myself crossing the Dover Straits in thick fog on a charter yacht. I was very glad of the radar technology and that I'd done this course too!"
The 'ColRegs'
In restricted visibility, the colregs say that if radar is on your boat, you must use it properly.
Navigation Aid
Radar is an essential tool to see what's around you in fog, at night or in strange light conditions, such as the glare of sunlight off the water. It can also be used to get a position fix by distance and bearing to an obvious charted feature. Because radar can measure distance extremely accurately, a 3 'radar distance' fix is often more accurate than your Global Navigation Satellite System. It's also a great aid for piloting your boat in difficult circumstances.
What else will I learn?
During the day you'll also learn about gain and clutter, targets and plotting, VRMs & EBLs, CPA & guard zones.
"Very knowledgeable instructor. The information was presented in a logical and informative way. The simulator brought it to life and we were able to experience all the different techniques and situations."
Want a course at your venue?
A special Radar course can be arranged anywhere in the North West to suit you.
"Relaxed but efficient methods of teaching based on the ability of the students to absorb the info. The course was custom fit for me. One to one attention on own equipment."
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