Essential Navigation Course (Online)
This course
The RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course is an engaging online course designed to provide the fundamental knowledge required for safe and enjoyable boating. Whether you own a sailing yacht, motor cruiser, RIB, fishing boat or are completely new to boating, this course will give you the confidence to understand the essentials of navigation, safety and passage planning.
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world using the RYA's interactive online learning platform. The course is ideal for anyone preparing for practical RYA training, purchasing their first boat or simply wishing to improve their boating knowledge.
Required experience
None
Minimum duration
Approximately 8–10 hours of online learning, allowing you to complete the course whenever it suits your schedule
Minimum age
There is no minimum age.
Content
Throughout the course you will gain an understanding of:
• Nautical charts and navigational publications.
• Essential onboard safety equipment and engine checks.
• The IALA buoyage system.
• Tidal awareness and understanding tidal streams.
• Visual navigation techniques.
• Electronic navigation.
• Pilotage and harbour approaches.
• The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).
• Safe anchoring techniques.
• Weather forecasting and interpreting meteorological information.
• Passage planning and safe decision-making.
Interactive Online Learning:
The RYA online learning platform includes a range of interactive exercises, quizzes and practical navigation activities designed to reinforce your understanding as you progress through each module. You can pause and resume your learning whenever convenient, making the course ideal for busy lifestyles.
Course Pack Included:
Your official RYA course pack will be posted to you and includes:
• Training chart.
• Plotter.
• Dividers.
• RYA course handbook.
• Navigation exercises.
Certificate issuing criteria
Upon successful completion, you will receive the official RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Certificate, recognising your understanding of the core principles of navigation and boating safety.
Why Choose BH Marine?
BH Marine provides professional RYA training backed by extensive commercial maritime and instructional experience. We are committed to delivering high-quality training with excellent support throughout your learning journey. Although the course is completed online, we are available to answer questions and provide guidance whenever you need assistance.
Start your learning today and study from anywhere in the world at a pace that suits you.
Format
Can be taken in the classroom or online
If you decide to take the course online, you will find many interactive exercises to help reinforce the information and lots of chances to try out what you've learned.
Both the classroom course and the online course are available through our training centres. Contact a training centre or visit their website to find more details.
However you take the course, you will receive a course pack which includes a chart, plotter, dividers, course handbook and exercises.
Price:
£140
Dates: We run courses weekly and availability changes weekly, to get the latest dates live now. Please WhatsApp us on the contact us now or fill in the form. We are very quick to reply.
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