This can be taken as a 5 day intensive course, or over 16 evenings. Held in our confortable classes in Galway Harbour Enterprise park, you will be taught by experienced, friendly instructors who will take you through the course with professionalism & understanding. A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, weather & the basics of seamanship. This is an invaluable course in learning how to start making decisions on board, & thinking about taking the Day Skipper practical course. The course covers navigation around familiar waters by day & gives a basic knowledge of night lights, weather & IRPCS. There are 2 assessment papers during the course to see if you have taken everything onboard. The first is based on chartwork and navigation, & the second is a more generic overview of the subject.
Course Type: Theory
Required Experience: Some practical experience desirable but not essential
Assumed Knowledge: None
Course Content: Basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and meteorology
Ability After Course: The syllabus arms would-be skippers with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights, weather and IRPCS is also included.
Minimum Duration: Minimum Duration: 40 hours and 2 assessment papers
