Upcoming VHF Radio and Coastal Navigation Courses

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In case anyone is interested there are a couple of VHF and Coastal Navigation courses coming up in October and November.

These courses are run by VHF & Chartplotters and Patrick Hartigan.
www.vhf.ie
info@vhf.ie
0872436792

VHF Course Details

Dublin. 19-20 October.
Friday evening and all day Saturday.

This is the Department of Transport SRC modules 1&2 course. Take the exam immediately after the course.

This is a legal requirement if you want to use a VHF radio on a boat.

€210 inclusive of course materials, exam and certificate.

Coastal Navigation Course Details


Dublin. 9/10/11 November 2012

Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday morning.

This ISA approved course is intended to provide you with the skills you need to safely navigate a boat by day and night in coastal waters.

 GPS use with paper charts. Waypoints. Compass bearings. Variation and Deviation.

 Chart plotters: raster and vector charts. Computer and stand-alone plotters.

 Tides, tidal heights. Tidal currents and their effects on passage planning.

 Weather conditions, synoptic charts, weather forecasts. How to avoid weather risks.

 Pilotage. Recognising buoys by day and night. Vessel day shapes and lights.

 Safety at sea. Summoning assistance. Medical Emergencies.

 Limitations of electronic navigation. Rules for Prevention of Collisions at Sea.

 Hands-on practical training on chartplotters. Equipment selection and installation.

Price: € 175