Essential Navigation and Seamanship Theory Course
This two-day course offers a really good introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, and is also for those simply wanting to refresh their skills for sailing, motor and powerboating.
It can also be used to compliment the Powerboat (Level 2, Intermediate and Advanced), Start Yachting, Helmsman and Day Skipper courses.
Pre-course requirements
- No age restrictions
- No pre-course experience or assumed knowledge required
Recommended reading
- RYA introduction to Navigation
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days
- Daily start and finish time: 09.30 – 17.00hrs
- Location: Classroom in Calle de Sant Magi 46, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca 07013
Certification
Course Syllabus
- Charts and Publications
- Safety
- Engine checks
- Buoyage
- Tidal awareness
- Visual and electronic navigation
- Pilotage
- Rules of the road
- Anchoring
- Weather forecasts
- Passage planning
Course Schedule
