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RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship


This online course aims to provide fundamental navigation and safety knowledge. It is ideal for beginners in boating, whether sailing dinghies, cruising yachts, motorboats such as speedboats or RIBs, or simply for anyone passionate about sailing.

If you need assistance, our instructors are available to support you, answer your questions, and guide you through the course.

Upon successful completion of the entire programme, including the final test, you will also receive your RYA certificate by post.

All RYA courses are delivered in English.

Programme

The programme includes:

  • Chart navigation concepts;

  • Publications;

  • Safety;

  • Buoyage;

  • Tidal knowledge;

  • Helm skills;

  • Electronic navigation;

  • COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea);

  • Anchoring;

  • Weather forecasts;

  • Passage planning.


Price

 
160
(VAT included)
  • Includes 2 "RYA Training Charts" navigation charts
  • Includes 1 "RYA Essential Navigation Book"
  • Includes 1 RYA Handy Plotter
  • Includes RYA "Essential Navigation & Seamanship" certificate (upon successful completion)
  • Full access to the "RYA Interactive E-learning Website"
  • Access to the "Online RYA Training Almanac"
  • Unlimited email support
  • Shipping included for Portugal (contact us for shipping rates to other destinations)


Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is more suitable for powerboaters and beginner sailors.


It is particularly useful for those who have completed or plan to take RYA Powerboat Level 1, Level 2, RYA Start Yachting, RYA Competent Crew, or for those starting sailing in an Introduction Course on our G7.25 keelboats, planning to advance in the future.


Duration

You can start your course immediately while waiting for these materials. The course takes a minimum of 6 hours to complete but you have up to 6 months to finish. Study at your own pace and anywhere. At minimum, 6-8 hours are required, but additional study and reading time is recommended to deepen your knowledge.


Locations

The Oeiras Marina offers fast access to a high-quality water area. It has modern, quality facilities supporting sailing activities, including restaurants, shops, changing rooms, security, and parking.


Its location at the entrance of the Tagus Estuary allows sailing in open waters with clear conditions or choosing sheltered waters of the Tagus.


Proximity to Cascais and Belém, as well as rapid access to destinations like Sesimbra, is also an advantage.



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