Joining Instructions - RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship

Timing

  • 2 days, 09:15-17:00

Location

Certificates

  • You will be issued the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Certificate on successful completion of the course.

Assessment

  • There is no written assessment on this course

Equipment

  • You will be given the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course pack and training almanac on your arrival, as well as a notepad and pen.

Food

  • Tea, coffee and snacks are included, but meals are not. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or there is a shop nearby with takeaway rolls etc. Cafe Rhu in the Marina is open Wednesday - Sunday.

Accommodation

  • Accommodation is not provided. There are several hotels & B&Bs in the near vicinity

Student Resources

  • You will find a link to access extra Student Resources in the footer below.

A detailed weather analysis chart showing pressure systems, fronts, and weather patterns over Europe, Asia, and North Africa, dated March 27, 2020.
A nautical navigation chart of the West Coast, showing water depths, channels, navigational markers, and coastal landmarks near Clyde and Ardmore channels.
A close up view of a chart showing tidal heights at various times of day