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SUMMARY:Coastal Navigation for Small Boats\, Limerick
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for: Anyone who operates a recreational craft in coastal or inland waterways. \nLength of course: This course is usually held over one evening\, Friday\, (3.5 hrs.)\, one full day\, Saturday\, (approx. 8 hrs.) and\, depending on the number of students and the rate of progress\, Sunday morning as well.  \nObjective: To learn how to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which the participant is familiar. \nAssessment: There are no exams.  Participants who demonstrate an understanding of the principles taught during the course will receive an Irish Sailing certificate. \nPrerequisites: Some previous sailing or boating experience is expected. \nFormat of the course: Comprehensive course notes are provided in advance.  During the course candidates are led through exercises with paper charts and chartplotters.  There is a strong focus on passage planning. \nSyllabus: \n\nWeather\nNavigation\nPassage planning\nCoastal knowledge\nRules of the Road\nSafety\n\nThis is course is extended beyond the normal syllabus to provide hands-on experience with modern navigation electronics\, including chartplotters.
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/coastal-navigation-for-small-boats-lk-271/
LOCATION:Limerick
CATEGORIES:nav - Small Boats
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SUMMARY:RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore - Limerick
DESCRIPTION:Who this course is for:   Experienced and up-coming skippers. \nLength of course: The course is taught over 45 hours. It will be covered over two weekends and a series of one night per week classroom sessions. \nObjective:  To reach the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams. \nAssessment: There are three exam papers. \nPrerequisites: Significant previous sailing or boating experience is expected.  Some mathematical ability would be useful. \nFormat of the course:   The course allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques. \nSyllabus: \n\nPosition fixing\nCourse shaping and plotting\nPassage planning\nTidal knowledge\nUse of almanacs and admiralty publications\nElectronic position finding equipment and chartplotters\nTaking and interpreting weather forecasts\nPlotting weather systems\nWeather predictions using a barometer and by observation\nCollision regulations\nCustoms and excise regulations for cruising abroad.\n\n  \nThis course will be classroom based (not online) on the following weekends: \nFri 15 evening\, Sat 16 and Sun 17 January 2027\, and \nFri 26 evening\, Sat 27 and Sun 28 February 2027 \nIn addition\, there will be a number of evening classroom-based sessions on Tuesday evenings in January and February.  \n 
URL:https://www.vhf.ie/courses/rya-coastal-skipper-yachtmaster-offshore-lk-271/
LOCATION:Limerick\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:NAVIGATION COURSES,RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore
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