A comprehensive introduction to cartographic work, navigation, meteorology and the basic concepts of boating.
Nautical terms:
Parts of a ship and hull.
General
nautical terminology
Strings
Knowledge of the properties of commonly used synthetic ropes
Anchor work
Characteristics of the different types of anchors
Considerations to consider when anchoring
Security
Knowledge of the safety equipment to be transported, its storage and use (see the RYA Vessel Safety Manual, C8)
Fire and fire fighting precautions.
Use of personal safety equipment, harnesses and life jackets
Ability to send a distress signal via VHF radiotelephone
Basic knowledge of rescue procedures, including helicopter rescue
International standards for preventing collisions at sea
Governance and navigation rules (5, 7. 8, 9. 10 and 12-19)
General Rules (all other rules)
Definition of position, course and speed.
Latitude and Longitude
Knowledge of standard navigation terms
Orientations and true directions
The knot
Navigation charts and publications.
Information displayed on cards, card symbols, and representation of direction and distance.
Commonly used navigation publications.
Graphics correction
Navigation drawing instruments.
Use of parallel rules. Patented dividers and tracing instruments.
Compass
Variation application
Awareness of the deviation and its causes.
Use of a hand compass
Graphics
Estimation and estimated position, including knowledge of room for maneuver
Visual fixation techniques.
Derived satellite positions
Use of waypoints to fix the position.
Driving course
Tides and tidal currents
Definitions, levels and tide data.
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