The aim of this course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely navigate a boat by day and by night in coastal waters with which they are familiar.

This course is ideal for anyone intending to take the International Certificate of Competency ICC assessment at a later stage.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced sailor, our expert instructors will guide you through the process of planning and executing coastal passages, with a focus on safety and seamanship.

You’ll learn how to use charts and pilot books to plan coastal passages, as well as how to navigate using visual aids, such as landmarks and buoys. You'll also be introduced to electronic navigation tools, such as GPS, and how to interpret weather forecasts to plan your trips accordingly.

On completion of this you will receive an Irish Sailing certificate in Coastal Navigation.

Description

The IS Coastal Navigation Course Syllabus covers the following:

Interpret Weather forecasts, source information and plan accordingly
Chartwork; identify distances, plot positions, determine course to steer and more
Understand how to utilise electronic aids to navigation; GPS, Electronic Chart Plotter and more
Calculate tidal heights
Identify Buoyage at both day and night
Prepare detailed passage plans, using charts, interpreting the effect of tide and weather
Understand and comply with IRPCS

Optional

There is a test at the end of the nav course (the IS course pack is 15 euro) for anyone wanting to do the exam.

There is also a theory element of the ICC assessment exam that you can do separately 15 euro for the assessment pack).

So anyone wanting to do both, there will be two IS packs at 15 euro each. NB there are lots of common areas in the two assessments.

Also note that anyone who has an IS level 2 powerboat certificate or an IS day skipper certificate is exempt from having to do the ICC written assessment. Note that only applies to certificates not older than 5 years

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge is required

Duration

This course will take place over the Saturday and Sunday

This course take place at the Galway Bay Sailing Club in Rinville, Oranmore, H91 W678.

Instructor

The course will be instructed by Mr John Roberts a fully experienced, accredited and approved Irish Sailing Navigation instructor.

Irish Sailing Coastal Navigation - Weekend Oct 24/25