Cruising boats increasingly have radar on board. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have a radar, you must know how to use it.
Radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids, but the best results are only obtained when you know how to use all the functions correctly. It is not an all seeing eye, and can easily mislead those who do not understand its controls, allow for its limitations, or interpret its picture.
Designed as complementary modules, these courses introduce the Radar and give you the skills and confidence to use Radar to the full extent of its capabilities.
While no previous knowledge is required it is helpful if you have a basic understanding of navigation and collision regulations.
Core Module Format - RYA Radar Course
This course uses real radar equipment and simulators to introduce basic radar principles and techniques
Content
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Understand the basic theory and to set up and operate a Radar set
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Use the Radar facilities for collision avoidance, navigation and pilotage
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Use the data provided to make key boat handling and safety decisions correctly
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Practice these skills on a simulator during the day
Advanced Module Format - Seaborne Practitioner Course
This course uses real radar equipment at sea to provide the student with real scenarios in a safe environment
Content
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Turn theory into practice before the real situations are experienced and decision making becomes vital !
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Gain real time experience using a menu driven display (on a fast motor boat radar) and / or a typical basic radar (on a yacht)
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Familiarise yourself with AIS/Chartplotter/Radar integration
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Gain confidence in the use of radar techniques in a relaxed environment
Features
Student to equipment Ratio is no more than 4:1 using radar simulators and real equipment.
The modular structure allows the theory and practical modules to be combined into a comprehensive radar course
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