Essential Navigation & Seamanship
A gentle first pass through the boat, the chart, tides, buoyage, the core rules and staying safe — the foundation everything else builds on. Maps to the entry-level Essential Navigation & Seamanship syllabus topics. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the RYA. Your revision book collects notes across every course.
Where this sits
Stage 1 on the ladder- Assumes:
- No experience needed — this is the start.
- You’ll be able to:
- Read a chart, follow buoyage and stay safe on a day sail.
- Ready for next:
- Day Skipper theory
Unit 1 of 6
The boat
Unit 2 of 6
The chart & where you are
Unit 3 of 6
Tides
Unit 4 of 6
Buoyage
Unit 5 of 6
Rules & weather
Unit 6 of 6
Going somewhere safely
17 lessons. Lessons shared with other courses carry their progress with them.