RYA RADAR Course - Radar Training for Small Craft Users
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    RYA RADAR COURSE

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      Background :
      This one day shore based course has been introduced by the RYA to enable boaters to get the very best from their radars, and to appreciate its limitations and strengths.
      This course is for anyone who wishes to learn how to use their radar effectively for both navigation and collision avoidance.
      Course Content :
      • Basic radar principles
      • Radar controls & Setting up procedures
      • Reading the picture
      • Navigation by radar (Radar Plotting)
      • Collision avoidance
      • Safety precautions to be observed
      • Appreciation of Radar Reflectors and Radar Transponders
      • Appreciation of MARPA
        Course Duration :
        1 Day (0900-1700)

        Entry Requirements :
        None,

        Legal Requirements :
        This course meets the training requirements for skippers of licenced workboats fitted with radar.

        Materials & Equipment:
        RYA Radar Course Notes RC/99 included in course fee.
        Please bring with you a notebook & pen, (although provided, you may also wish to use your own navigational plotter, dividers/compass)
        "Radar Afloat" by Tim Barlett - (optional) see link at bottom of page.

        Course Objective:
        After the course you should have sufficient knowledge, that with practice, you will be able to use the radar to help with collision risk assessment and navigation in reduced visibility.A RYA Radar course completion certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

        Venue:
        • Southampton -River Hamble - Unit 10 Universal Marina - Sarisbury Green
          (see directions on home page or download page)

        Cost :
        • £95 (includes RYA Radar Course Book)
        • Tea & Coffee provided throughout the day.


        To Book a Course:
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        Click button to check on-line Course Availability and Booking

        or
        Check On-Line the Course avilability, download Booking Form
        Complete and send to Office address with course fee.

        2009 Dates:

        VENU Jan 23 Feb 13 Mar 6 Apr 23May 23 Jun 251
        Southampton Jul 23 Aug 28 Sep 24 Oct 22 Nov 26 Dec TBA


        Recommended Reading :

        Radar Afloat by Tim Barlett
        Publishers Fernhurst IBSN Code 1-8986-6071-9
        This publication will supplement the course notes and will provide a very valuable reference after the course.
        "RADAR AFLOAT" Click here to Order Today!

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