RYA Radar

The RYA Radar Theory course provides an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance. Cruising boats increasingly have radar on board and the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) state that if you have radar you must know how to use it. Radar is probably the most versatile of all electronic navigation aids but the best results are only obtained when all the functions are used correctly.

At Deep Blue Sea Training we use computer based radar simulation for realistic and effective learning.

Pre-course requirements

Age: no restrictions

No pre-course experience and assumed knowledge

Recommended reading

RYA Introduction to Radar by Tim Bartlett

Course Details

Duration: one day

Start/finish time: 09.30 to 17.00

Location: Classroom at Calle de Sant Magi 74, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca

Course syllabus

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

Cost: €199

Including course book, certificate and refreshments

Deposit: €100 (secures place but can be changed to another date)

Certification

The RYA Radar Certificate is awarded on completion of the course