Specialist Short Courses
Shore based Courses

Modern radar is an invaluable tool for the leisure boater, but is only useful in the hands of a knowledgeable operator, potentially dangerous if used while unfamiliar with its strengths and weaknesses. This one day RYA course provides essential skills in understanding the radar screen and interpreting the display for collision avoidance and navigation.

We provide sufficient time for practical sessions; using the screen controls, plotting targets and navigational techniques, using the latest RYA approved software simulators. This allows us to set up a wide range of scenarios, being able to apply sea state, weather (rain), buoys, EPIRB's, SART's and various vessels so you get to experience how these conditions effect the picture you see and how to interpret them, from the safety of the classroom. (you can run aground as often as you like!)

Course topics include:

  • how the radar set works
  • how its adjustments and features affect the way it works
  • target definition
  • radar reflectors
  • types of radar display
  • radar plotting
  • the use of radar in navigation and collision avoidance

Duration: 1 day
Price: £90
Includes: 'An Introduction to Radar' (G34)
Pre-requisites:Candidates should have some knowledge of navigation and collision regulations (to a level comparable with the RYA Basic Navigation and Safety course).