Using our state of the art simulator to produce life like situations enables students to practice collision avoidence techniques in the classroom coupled with practical tuition on our own 48mile radar on the school training boat fitted with radar overlay on the plotter and even AIS (automatic identification system)enabling a client to go away and put the knowledge to practical use on their own boat.

A one day course increasingly popular on both sailing and motor boats. Radar is an invaluable aid for navigation and collision avoidance, but it is only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable operator

Course type: Theory

Suggested minimum pre-course experience: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Course content: Basic understanding of radar and set controls. Plotting and collision avoidance. Navigation techniques

Ability after course: Understands how to use radar in a small boat.

Minimum duration: 1 day