Marine awareness: teaching skippers the basics of coastal and inshore navigation.

Name: RYA Powerboat Level 2 2nd-3rd January
Start: 2025-01-02T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-03T16:30:00+00:00
Location: Dart Marine Academy

Learn marine awareness with Dart Marine Academy.

About Dart Marine Academy

Essential navigation and seamanship course. Heres what we cover.

Our essential navigation and seamanship course covers sea navigation and general seamanship is typically known as a “Day Skipper” course, particularly those offered by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) or similar maritime organisations.

The RYA Day Skipper Theory, for example, is designed to teach aspiring skippers the basics of coastal and inshore navigation, pilotage, chart work, seamanship, meteorology, and the essentials of safety at sea. This comprehensive course is suitable for both sail and powerboat handlers and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and confidently command a vessel in familiar waters by day.

Understanding how to skillfully navigate a powerboat and having a deep awareness of marine environments are crucial not only for the safety of those on board but also for preserving the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems.

jerry@dartmarine.co.uk

Jerry Harper

RYA Approve Powerboat Instructor, Dart Marine Academy

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Basics of coastal navigation and pilotage

How to navigate safely along the coast, including chart reading, position fixing, planning, and executing coastal passages.

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Tides and tidal streams

How to calculate and apply tide and tidal stream information in planning and during navigation.

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Meteorology

Basics of marine weather forecasting, recognising weather patterns, and understanding their effects on sailing conditions.

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Safety at sea

Essential safety procedures, including the use of lifejackets, liferafts, distress signals, and emergency procedures.

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Engine checks and basic maintenance

Understanding the basics of marine engine operation and routine maintenance to prevent breakdowns.

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Chart work

Understanding and using nautical charts, including symbols, depths, hazards, and navigation aids.

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Electronic navigation

Introduction to the use of modern electronic navigation tools such as GPS, chart plotters, and depth sounders.

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Rules of the road

Knowledge of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), including identifying navigational lights and markers.

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Seamanship

Practical skills in rope work, anchoring, berthing, and handling a boat under various conditions.