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COASTAL NAVIGATION (SHOREBASED) COURSE
An Irish Sailing certificate will be issued on successful completion of this course, which will be run over five evenings 1930hrs to 2130hrs.
Course Objective
To learn how to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which the participant is familiar.
Assessment
There are no exams. Participants who demonstrate an understanding of the principles taught during the course will receive an Irish Sailing certificate.
The Course Itself
During the course candidates are led through exercises with paper charts and chartplotters. There is a strong focus on passage planning.
Topics covered will include:
- Weather
- Navigation
- Passage planning
- Coastal knowledge
- Rules of the Road
- Safety
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Last updated 15:26 on 27 July 2024