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The Officer of the Watch Navigation and Radar module is a foundation course in yacht navigation but it is not for complete beginners. We highly recommend that students have taken and passed their RYA Yachtmaster before attending, although this is not a formal requirement. There are two parts to the course. Five days of theory followed by five days of practical navigation in our radar simulator in Antibes.
The first week of theory starts from where the RYA Yachtmaster leaves off. Students should be at Yachtmaster standard before attending or they may find this week difficult. Several areas are examined which are not fully covered in the Yachtmaster programme, such as chart correction, radar potting and more detailed understanding of electronic navaids. In the practical element there is much emphasis on the set up and correct operation of these navaids, good watchkeeping procedures, basic radar plotting and radar navigation, practical rule of the road.
Duration : 15 Days
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