Plan with Confidence!

Flexible Scheduling…

We understand everyone is busy so we can work around your schedule with videos & catchup sessions.

Advanced Shorebased Navigation

Quality & Fun Instruction from an Experienced Skipper

Some of the highlights of this course are the Meteorology, Course to Steer, Day & Night Pilotage, GPS System use & Tidal Theory…for us, its about learning…not just passing an exam!

Who is this course for?

Anyone who wants to sail further safer, buy their own boat or take the family on a holiday to the Mediterranean

10 Sessions over 6 days (40 Hrs) | 4 Week Schedule

Essential Navigation Skills…Sail Further Safer

CHARTWORK // Position Fixing . DED Reckoning . Estimated Position . Course-to-Steer

TIDAL THEORY // Tidal Curve . Tidal Atlas & Diamonds

METEOROLOGY // Low Pressure Systems . Interpreting Forecasts

COL REGS (IRPCS) // Rules of the Road

PASSAGE PLANNING // Day & Night Pilotage

What else will I need to bring?

You will need a Portland Plotter & Dividers

You can buy these from
1. Galway Maritime in Galway
2. Sunset Watersports in Sligo
3. Marine Parts in Dublin

You will also need – Pencils, rubber, sharpener, pens, notebook, rough work paper, calculator.

We supply your Day Skipper Packs which contain…

RYA Training Charts & Almanac
Day Skipper Navigation textbook
Course Questions

Got a question?

Call David today +353 87 141 7564