G77
RYA An Introduction to Navigation
30€
Best fit for Essential Navigation and Seamanship.
Theory
Essential Navigation & Seamanship
Sixteen-hour navigation and seamanship course
Course overview
An introductory shorebased course in navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew.
A 16-hour course, delivered over short sessions or two full days.
Is this course right for you?
Experience & eligibility
What you need
- No previous experience needed — this shore-based course assumes no prior knowledge.
These are a guide, not a fixed requirement. We confirm your eligibility with you personally before the course, so please get in touch if you are unsure whether this course is right for you — we will help you find the right starting point.
Before you join
- No formal prerequisite is stated.
What you will cover
- Charts and publications
- Buoyage and tides
- Pilotage
- Weather
- Anchoring
- Passage planning
- Rules of the road
Course outcome
A practical foundation in navigation and seamanship for further on-water training.
Included
Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.
Additional fees
Any exam, licence or book fees are listed here when applicable; final details are confirmed before training.
Recommended reading
Books that match this course.
Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.
G6
RYA Navigation Handbook
30€
Useful next reference as chartwork develops.
Supporting
Course pathway
Where this course fits.
Use this as a planning guide. The right route depends on your current experience.
Recommended before
No formal course is normally needed.