RYA Radar

If a vessel is equipped with Radar, the MCA strongly recommend any member of the crew who is liable to use the radar to undertake appropriate training in it's use. The 1 day RYA Radar course covers the basics of radar operation. We combine the 1 day RYA Radar course with a second day afloat on our Motor boat taking your Radar usage and understanding to the next level.

The cost of the combined course is £250 or the 1 day RYA Radar course is £110. Lunch and training materials are included.

As the price of equipment falls, the use of radar is becoming increasingly common. However, as with most electronic equipment, best results are only obtained when you know how to use all the functions correctly.

The RYA Radar course starts from basics by looking at the way a radar set works and then goes on to demonstrate how the different adjustments and features available affect the working of the set. Other subjects covered include target definition, radar reflectors, types of radar displays, radar plotting and the use of radar for navigation and collision avoidance. At the end of the course students are awarded with an RYA Radar course certificate.