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Whether you want to plan passages with confidence or simply understand the water more clearly, we’ll help you feel capable, prepared, and in control.
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Navigation
Develop the skills to navigate confidently and effectively.
Our hands-on shore-based training teaches you to read charts, plan safe routes, and make informed decisions for a variety of marine environments. Led by experienced instructors, the course is practical, engaging, and grounded in real-world navigation experience.
What You’ll Learn
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Chart reading and course plotting
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Use of GPS, compass, and electronic navigation aids
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Tidal planning and understanding currents
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Collision avoidance and navigation rules
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Passage planning and route management
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Weather interpretation and decision-making
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Emergency navigation procedures
What We Offer
A basic introduction to navigation introducing the basics of charts, tides, buoyage, and safety so you can feel more confident on the water.
Essential Navigation & Seamanship
Learn how to plan and navigate short trips, with practical skills in charts, pilotage, tides, rules of the road, and weather.
Day Skipper Theory
Develop advanced navigation and passage planning skills for longer coastal and offshore journeys, including electronic navigation and detailed weather knowledge.
Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
Take your navigation to the next level with ocean passage planning, celestial navigation, and understanding global weather systems.
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
Who This Course Is For
Our navigation courses are ideal for:
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Leisure boaters and paddlers
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Sailing instructors
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Commercial crew
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Water-based businesses seeking staff training
No prior knowledge required, just a willingness to learn.
Why Learn with Sea, Shore & Safety?
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✅ Marine-Specific Scenarios – Developed from real experience in boating, paddling, and offshore environments
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✅ Clear, Practical Teaching – Our instructors make every topic approachable, with no jargon or pressure
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✅ Meets Industry Standards – Certification where required
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✅ Personalised Instruction – Small groups and flexible scheduling available
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✅ Supportive Environment – Learn at your pace with hands-on practice throughout
Reviews from Our Students & Clients
Riley
COURSE:
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RATING:
5 stars
This course is a must for anyone with a powerboat.
Tim
COURSE:
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RATING:
5 stars
Very knowledgeable and professional instructor.
Alex
COURSE:
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RATING:
5 stars
Well run and a relaxed learning environment. Plenty of opportunities for everyone to have a go.
James
COURSE:
Marine Radio SRC
RATING:
5 stars
We were impressed with his knowledge and ability to instruct.
Dave
COURSE:
RYA Safety Boat
RATING:
5 stars
Our instructor was clear and concise and knows the syllabus well.
Jo
COURSE:
Youth Sailing
RATING:
5 stars
A really great experience for kids to get out sailing every day.