BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT
Tel: 01628 474960
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BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL |
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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).
Tea & coffee provided.
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 £120
Course Dates:
(ref): | RAD 34 : | Saturday | 28 | June | 2008 | 0900 start |
(ref): | RAD 35 : | Saturday | 29 | November | 2008 | 0930 start |
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BISHAM ABBEY SAILING & NAVIGATION SCHOOL LTD Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre Bisham, Near Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1RT Tel: 01628 474960 |
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