Essential Navigation & Seamanship (Online)

Essential Navigation & Seamanship complements the in-water training of Powerboat Level II. This is a highly practical course with lots of opportunities for you to put knowledge into practice using the exercises provided. 

You will receive a course pack which includes a chart, plotter, course handbook, exercises and electronic chart plotter access. 

Course topics include: 
• Chart and publications 
• Safety 
• Engine checks 
• Buoyage 
• Tidal awareness 
• Visual and electronic navigation 
• Pilotage 
• Rules of the road 
• Anchoring 
• Weather forecasts 
• Passage planning 

The Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course is an inspiring online course for anyone interested in sailing, motor boating, sea angling or diving - or pretty much anything else on the water! 

This course will give you the essential knowledge needed when you’re afloat, from navigation to safety and seamanship to passage planning.