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RYA VHF Radio Course RYA VHF GMDSS Course and Exam Paul explains how we offer the RYA VHF GMDSS Course both online and in the classroom ​ How to log on to the RYA VHF Radio Course online Paul explains how to log on to the VHF Radio Course How to set up your VHF Marine Radio Set Paul explains how to set up your VHF GMDSS set. VHF GMDSS Calls and information for the VHF course. Information to read prior to our VHF Courses. How to send a VHF GMDSS Routine Call Paul explains how to send a VHF GMDSS Routine call using DSC. How to send a VHF DSC Mayday Call Send a VHF DSC Distress call followed up by a VHF May Day Call

RYA CoastalSkipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course The RYA Yachtmaster Shore Based course is invaluable to those who want to make decisions on board and work towards the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Examination and the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. The syllabus covers a comprehensive content of chart work, navigation, meteorology and advanced seamanship. You will obtain the theoretical knowledge required to skipper a small craft safely in tidal waters. This course is a pre requisite for the prestigious RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore. Book Online Course Book Classroom Course Video Tutorials This course is an advanced navigation course for those sailors wishing to take their RYA Coast Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore examination. To successfully complete this course it expected that students have completed their RYA Day Skipper or have the skills and experience to the level. Content Advanced Anchoring Safety at Sea IRPCS - The FULL International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Navigation & The Magnetic Compass Chart work & Position Fixing Tides & Tidal Streams Meteorology (Weather) Passage Planning & Pilotage Navigation in Restricted Visibility Protecting the Marine Environment Stability More information Prerequisites: RYA Day Skipper Standard is essential. Duration: 40 hours plus exam time Venue: London Price Includes: Course Material RYA Chart Pack RYA Navigation tables Certificate

Essential Navigation Course RYA Essential Navigation Course RYA Explain the essentials and overview of this course of the course. The course can be taken in the classroom or online, we have put some tutorials below to help you with the essential navigation course. City Sailing Explain how to log on the RYA Essential Navigation Online Portal We explain how to log on, how to use the online course with the books and documents and how to work through the course. ​ Session 1 Charts Publication and Terms TEST YOURSELF Parts of a vessel Looking at RYA Charts 3,4 Publications ​ Session 2 Buoyage ​ Test Yourself Types of Buoys for Channels, Danger, Safe Water, we have let Jake from the RYA take this session as we love the RYA Video on this! Session 3 Navigation Test Yourself Navigation, we love this. This includes The compass rose Latitude and Longitude Using your Breton Plotter Measuring direction and distance Allowing for variation Plotting a bearing line ​ Session 4 Safety ​ Test Yourself All the safety kit you need Session 6 Tide Flow Session5 Anchoring ​ Test Yourself How, where, and the types of anchor to use. How to set your anchor and to check if it is dragging. ​ We love anchoring and finding places that we can not see from the marinas. Session 6 Tides (Heights) In this tutorial, we look at how to read a tide table to find high and low water and the times. We find out how and why tides work with the effect of the earth and moon. We are shown how to use a tidal curve to work out the height of tide for any given time during the day. ​ Session 6 Tide Flow How to work out tidal flow using a tidal stream atlas and tidal diamonds. We also look at a worked example. Electronic Navigation Session 7 In this tutorial, we look at electronic navigation Session 6 Tide Flow Session 6 Tide Flow Waypoint Navigation Session 6 Tide Flow This video is about Waypoint Navigation. This is essential for the RYA Day Skipper and RYA Essential Navigation Course. We explain how to choose waypoints, how to enter them, and the pitfalls of waypoints. Session 8 Rules of the Road IRPCS Rules of the road, Paul explains the basics of the Rules of the Road for sailing vessels and power vessels, who gives way and who stands on. This is more than enough information for you to understand this part of the ENS Course. Pilotage We explain the fundamentals of pilotage and how to prepare to enter and exit a harbour. ​ ​ Weather Introduction to weather and a look at our favorite web sites for weather. Passage Planning We put it all together in a passage plan.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in the City City Sailing sailing is offers the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in Central London through a local RYA Provider in London run by one of our long term Instructors. ​ ​ ​ Book Now What do we offer? RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course is on the Tidal Thames on a high speed rib with chosen instructors. How Do I Book? Book Now Use the code CITY10 to get your £10 discount.

Plotters and Books for RYA Theory Courses Quick View RYA Weather Handbook Price £17.50 Quick View RYA Navigation Exercises Price £20.00 Quick View Reeds Skippers Pocket Book Price £9.00 Quick View Plotter and Dividers Price £23.00 Waterproof Hire Quick View Waterproof Hire Price £15.00 ​