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RYA Radar Course – Classroom based 1 day

This is a new version of the RYA Radar Course from the Royal Yachting Association, using a simulator. It provides the RYA Radar Certificate. Radar training is becoming a must have skill for commercial operators, but is also extremely useful for the pleasure boater too. Our course takes you through nine different scenario’s where you drive your boat through various locations, using view from your boat mode, chart plotter mode & radar mode. You learn a radar technique then use it during a scenario, eventually using all skills taught to navigate through exercise nine.

If you have a radar on your vessel then only after you’ve done some good training will you appreciate its capabilities and how complex the radar set is and how useful it really is if you know how to use the features that are built in.

Radar is an excellent addition on board your craft. The one day RYA Radar course helps you to understand how radar works and make the most of it for collision avoidance and navigation. We will teach you not only about the theory, but take you on a journey on a simulator.

Radar has a variety of uses including navigation and collision avoidance, indeed the ColRegs state that you must use all available means available to you to avoid the possibility of a collision. Therefore, if your craft is fitted with a Radar then you must use it and by implication know how to use it to its full potential, getting the most from a radar is a matter of understanding its potential and being able to ‘set it up’ and modify the settings for the conditions you are experiencing.

The RYA one day Radar course will give you the confidence to use and trust your Radar equipment.

The course covers:

Developing an understanding of how Radar works
Set up procedure, the various functions and the correct use of controls
Interpreting what you see of the screen
Target definition & discrimination
Radar reflectors – active & passive
Use of radar for navigation & collision avoidance
Use and limitations of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)
Advantages & disadvantages of radar

Shorebased Courses – VHF SRC Radio Course.

VHF Radio – SRC Course. (Available as RYA 1 day full Course or half day refresher).

Please note our price quoted for this course includes the £76 direct payment to the RYA for the exam at the end of your course and we handle ALL RYA paperwork for you so you don’t have to, not many centres will do this, so its peace of mind for you and no searching for the correct forms and remembering to bring the RYA paperwork with you on the day.

There is a legal requirement to have an Operators Licence (SRC), if you wish to use your VHF Marine Radio. You are breaking the law if you do not have an Operators Licence to use the Radio. You could face a fine of up to £5000, 6 months imprisonment and confiscation of your Radio Equipment if you do not have a Licence to Operate (this is called an SRC Certificate), which stands for Short Range Certificate. Its like having a Driving Licence for your car, if you don’t have one, you can’t drive (the same thing).

We use really good real Icom Radios. Icom themselves were very impressed with our Radio Training Room and did a Case Study on us a few years ago, you can read it at https://icomuk.co.uk Read More »

Shorebased Courses – RYA First Aid Course classroom based (EFAW).

RYA First Aid – Full Classroom Course valid for 3 years

This is our best value Course as its a 2 for 1 qualification, an RYA Qualification and now also an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification endorsed on the back your RYA certificate. Click on “Read More” to learn about this Course (an excellent qualification to have) and it may just help save a life! You get two certificates with this qualification.

Select the book button on the right to see the current price and availability. Click on “More Dates” to see available Course dates.

The classroom will be the ABC First Aid training room at Universal Marina. We have excellent facilities and equipment for this course and we get very impressive feedback from our students.

The RYA First Aid Course is not an attendance Course where you receive a Certificate at the end, you must prove to us you can do certain things (RYA Can do’s), such as putting someone in the recovery position, performing good CPR and bandaging etc. We will show you how and assess you at the time constantly throughout the day, there is no test/assessment at the end.

You must have an in-date RYA First Aid Certificate for certain other RYA qualifications (such as Yachtmaster) for example and MCA endorsements.Read More »

Shorebased Courses – Diesel Engine Course classroom based (DEM) 1 day.

DEM

Select the book button on the right to see the current price and availability. Click on “More Dates” to see available Course dates.

The classroom will be the Diesel Engine training room at Universal Marina.

Instructor – DEM

The Instructor will be a shorebased DEM Instructor qualified to run the course, normally Mike who was an Engineer for Caterpillar and worked on Fishing Boats, RNLI Boats, Official Launches and Sunseeker Yachts. This is a great Course and may help you to prevent a breakdown at sea. Click on “Read More” to learn more about this Course.Read More »

Small Ships Navigation & Radar (SSNR) – MCA approved 5 day Course

This Course is run by our good friends at Powerboat Training UK, but at our site here in Southampton. Use this link to book this Course, you can select a date as to when you take this course, on this link: https://www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk/courses/mca-radar-ecs/#book_now Starts April at Southampton, then every consecutive month.

The course dates shown may show as fully booked, but please check the above link to confirm availability via PTUK.

This Course is run in conjunction with a partner training provider and can be offered here at Aboard Boat Coaching or in Poole Harbour, Dorset by Powerboat Training UK.

This is a mandatory course for those helming a vessel operating as a Workboat whether coded to Workboat 2 or 3 or under MGN280 with a workboat certificate. This is a great hands on course for those needing to and wanting to materially enhance their knowledge of and competence with radar and electronic charts.

The MCA Smalll Ships Navigation and Radar course is actually a combination of two courses/four modules:

MCA Small Ships Electronic Charting system (approved) and Bridge watchkeeping (3 days)
MCA Small Ships Radar and Meteorology (2 days)

The course is aimed primarily at commercial users however it is equally relevant to non-professional users who want to get an indepth understanding of how to use their radars and electronic chart systems.

The aim of the courses are:

Electronic Charting System (approved) and Bridge Watchkeeping To give candidates the essential education and training needed to keep a safe navigational watch and to use electronic charts, and other electronic aids to perform effective Bridge Watchkeeping in small vessels.

Small Ships Radar and Meteorology To give candidates the essential education and training needed to use radar and obtaining Metrological information to maintain safety of navigation in small vessels.

Entry requirementsThe course is intended for all masters and any crew responsible for, or involved in, navigation on commercially operated small craft (<24m). It is essential for candidates to have a basic understanding of navigational principals prior to attendance. Candidates are recommended to have experience navigating small vessels and hold a level of certification that permits operations in an Area Category of Operation 6 or above.

Students shall verbally confirm on the day that they are fit and well enough to participate in the practical exercises.

You will need to bring with you a proof of ID such as driving licence or passport on day one of the course.

To book click on the read more button below.Read More »

Shorebased Courses – RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship (two day’s).

RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship

A basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers.

Course Content

Charts and Publications, safety, engine checks, buoyage, tidal awareness, visual and electronic navigation, pilotage, rules of the road, anchoring, weather forecast’s, passage planning.

The RYA Essential Seamanship and Navigation Course is designed to give students an understanding of navigation in a fun, safe learning environment. This course focuses on developing an understanding of chart work, tides, rules of the road and passage planning. It will help enhance your knowledge and will hopefully give you that little bit extra confidence to go to that harbour or new area you have always wanted to visit.Read More »

Shorebased Courses – RYA Day Skipper Theory Course classroom (5 days).

Navigation – RYA Day Skipper Course

The RYA Day Skipper is a full 5 day Course in the classroom, but you will get it all done in one go with an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor.

We run the Day Skipper starting on a Monday and it finishes on a Friday, now that’s a great way of getting your Day Skipper done and dusted in one go.

This Courses represents excellent value for money and we provide all Course material, training aids and books free of charge. Book now by following the instructions below.

Select the book button on the right to book, select the month to see all available dates.

The classroom will be the ABC Navigation training room at Universal Marina.

Instructor – Day Skipper

The Instructor will be a shorebased Yachtmaster Instructor who is an ex naval navigator qualified to run the course with all the necessary qualifications and experience to answer all your questions. This is a great learning Course and one that will stand you in good stead for your future leisure or commercial activities on the water.

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Shorebased Courses – Yachtmaster Theory Course classroom

An advanced level course in navigation, (6 days) including: chart-work and all aspects of planning and executing longer coastal passages and channel crossings. Essential requirement for many commercial roles and instructor qualifications. This is the knowledge you need before taking an Advanced Powerboat Commercial Exam or Yachtmaster Exam. The Course gives you the knowledge and the confidence to navigate safely by day or night.

This is the top level RYA navigation theory course for either those looking to work commercially or experienced leisure users. The entry requirement is the RYA Dayskipper Theory course. If you do not hold this qualification then we would seek reassurance from speaking to you that you have a robust level of knowledge/experience behind you.Read More »

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