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INTRODUCTIONS |
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RYA TRAINING |
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OTHER COURSES |
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RYA Course - Go Cruising |
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This module will equip sailors who have already completed the Basic Skills course with the knowledge to plan and complete short day cruises.
Preparation of the yacht and evaluation of the influence of expected conditions is included. Simple chartwork and tidal calculations are covered as well as a basic introduction to GPS navigation.
The course will include a day cruise in the tidal area of the Broads.
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Course Content |
Rigging |
Boat preparation and equipment. Alternative sails. Reefing under-way. |
Ropework |
Fisherman's bend, splicing, whipping, sheetbend, rolling hitch. |
Getting Under Way |
Lee shores and kedging off. Wind/
tide effects. Engine checks. |
Sailing Manoeuvres |
Sailing in difficult conditions. Wind shifts. Sailing a course. Towing. Bridges. |
Sailing Theory |
Simple navigation. IRPCS. Pilotage. Passage Planning. Bouyage. Tides. |
Meteorology |
Detailed interpretation. Planning a cruise. |
Clothing & Equipment |
Equipment inventory for cruise. First aid. Flares. |
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