BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT Tel: 01628 474960

RYA RADAR

One day course, small numbers.
The aim of this course is to give an understanding of the use of Radar in small boats as an aid to navigation and for collision avoidance.
This course is intended to equip the yachtsman with sufficient knowledge so that, with practice, he can fulfil the requirements of the Collision Regulations when using Radar in conditions of reduced visibility and learn how to utilize its benefits to the full as an aid to navigation.
‘Radar Afloat’ by Tim Bartlett is the official background reader to the course (published by Fernhurst ISBN 1-8986-6071-9).

Hours daily 0930-1700hrs

Please bring a packed lunch

Subjects covered will be:

	Developing an understanding of how Radar works
	Set up procedure, various functions and use of controls
	Interpreting what you see on the screen
	Target definition and discrimination
	Radar reflectors – active and passive
	Use of Radar for navigation & collision avoidance
	Advantages & disadvantages of Radar
	Use & limitations of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA)

RYA RADAR COURSE - one day course

Course Dates:

(ref):

RAD 41:

Sunday

28

November

2010

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