Course joining instructions

5 days in total recommended time taken Copy and paste this link to book (Above link temporarily unavailable) https://www.rowaurora.co.uk/ds-ym-ymo Information: Our RYA certified course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence needed to take on your next boating adventure. From navigation to safety procedures, we cover all the essential topics to make sure you are fully prepared. Join us and become a confident skipper today. Previous Knowledge/Experience None essential but some boating experience is desirable. Age: There is no minimum or maximum age limit, but under 18 year olds must be accompanied by a guardian. What’s included RYA student pack comprising practice charts, Day Skipper Course Notes booklet, and RYA Exercises. Tea coffee is included but lunch is not. What will I need? 1. A notebook and pens to make notes along with 2b pencils and a rubber for chart work 2. A set of marine dividers (at least 8inch) of a type with tightening screw, 3. A Portland Course Plotter or other Course Plotter available to buy when booking Course Structures: During the final day of the course you will sit two formal written assessments, one on navigation and the other a general paper covering, seamanship, meteorology and the collision regulations. You may also have to complete homework during the course. If you are uncomfortable with sitting any formal assessments, please speak to us before the course. we will do everything we can to facilitate your needs. The exam is done at home. If you require your exam to be invigilated (This is required if you need a commercial endorsement) please contact us to arrange a time and date. This course introduces the skills necessary to: • Navigate in coastal waters using; - position fixing, plotting a course to steer, estimating your position, tidal heights and streams, passage planning, pilotage, electronic navigation using GPS and Chart Plotters. • Identify the use and type of knots used in seamanship, types of construction, parts and equipment on yachts or motor cruisers • Be aware of safety equipment and procedures such as distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, life jackets and life rafts • Recognise action to be taken under the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea • Find sources of weather information and act upon the forecast Dawn Smith Copy and paste this link to book (Above link temporarily unavailable) https://www.rowaurora.co.uk/ds-ym-ymo