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RYA Radar Course

  • Course Aim

    The aim of the course is to give an understanding of the use of radar in small boats as an aid to navigation, and for collision avoidance.

  • Duration

    One day, from 9am - 5pm.

  • Prior experience required

    None

  • Course Content

    • Basic understanding of radar wave propagation
    • Radar set components
    • Target definition and discrimination
    • Radar reflectors
    • types of radar display
    • Radar plotting
    • Use of radar as an aid to navigation
    • Accuracy in range and bearing
    • General safety precautions in using equipment

The course is run in our classroom at Cobb's Quay, Poole, and costs £90 per person. Alternatively, the course can be run on your own boat on a one-to-one basis (prices available on request).

Please contact us for further details and forthcoming course dates, or call us on 01202 661881.

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RYA Radar Course

Radar Course
The Waterfront, Cobbs Quay, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL - Tel: +44 (0) 1202 661881 - Fax: +44 (0) 1202 664222
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