The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship online course provides a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers, crew and those wanting to refresh their skills. It’s for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving. It complements RYA on-the-water training, such as the Powerboat Level 2 or Competent Crew course.
The course should take between 6 and 10 hours to complete and will provide you with a great background into remaining safe on the water. It’s a highly informative course with many opportunities to put your newfound knowledge into practice.
The RYA defines the Essential Navigation and Seamanship syllabus. It introduces the basic skills required before taking a small boat to sea or actively running a boat.
The list below indicates the depth of knowledge required and the minimum time which is to be spent on each subject area.
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