Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts)
Officer of the Watch Navigation and Radar Course
This course includes sections on the Collision Regulations, chart work, Buoyage, Electronic Navigation Aids, ECDIS, AIS, Radar and ARPA.
About the course
Theory is covered in the first 10 days, concluding with a written examination. The third week’s training takes place in our simulator suite. The simulator suite is a valuable learning environment for improving your navigational skills. Here you can practice your command skills, navigate all weathers and learn about radar systems. This practical part of the course is subject to continuous assessment.
Training towards
Prerequisites
- At least RYA Yachtmaster certificate, together with the corresponding RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate
- Plus STCW Basic Training.
Assessment
The examination consists of a 2.5 hour paper in two parts. A 60% mark in each part is required to pass the examination.
Please note:
All modules have a ‘life’ of three years.
What’s included
- Duration – 3 weeks (Monday-Friday)
Residential
- Inclusive of all food & accommodation
Non-residential
- Inclusive of lunch
Dates and pricing
| Course | From | To | Non-res | All-inc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 27/01/2020 | 14/02/2020 | Full | Full |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 10/02/2020 | 28/02/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 09/03/2020 | 27/03/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 20/04/2020 | 08/05/2020 | £2,940 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 18/05/2020 | 05/06/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 13/07/2020 | 31/07/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 28/09/2020 | 16/10/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 26/10/2020 | 13/11/2020 | £2,995 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 23/11/2020 | 11/12/2020 | £2,990 | £3,350 |
| Navigation and Radar (OOW Yachts) | 25/01/2021 | 12/02/2021 | £2,990 | £3,350 |